High school pitcher Mya McGowan and catcher Sophia Burmeister, friends since grade school, led Poway to a 5-2 win over rival Rancho Bernardo with Burmeister hitting a two-run homer and an RBI single while McGowan pitched a complete game and knocked in a run.

By the Numbers
  • Burmeister batting .459 with 7 home runs and 22 RBI
  • McGowan's pitching record: 10-2 with a 1.33 ERA
Yes, But

The game was challenging, with Rancho Bernardo making Poway work hard for the win.

State of Play
  • Poway improved to 15-4-1 and leads the Palomar League at 4-0
  • Rancho Bernardo fell to 13-6-1, 3-2 in the league
What's Next

The strong partnership between McGowan and Burmeister is set to continue leading Poway to further victories.

Bottom Line

McGowan and Burmeister's synergy proved crucial in Poway's win, showcasing the power of a strong pitcher-catcher relationship in softball.