Rosy Salazar propelled the Grace School softball team to their first CIF-State playoff win, defeating Brawley 9-3 in the Division III regional quarterfinals. Salazar impressed with a solo home run, two runs scored, an RBI, and six strikeouts over five innings. Despite missing a key player, the team rebounded from a previous loss, showcasing their batting prowess with 10 hits. Coach Heidi Bird noted the significance of the win, especially with Salazar's potential last home game. Grace will face San Diego-Helix next but is currently adjusting logistics for the matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Salazar had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 RBI, and allowed 1 unearned run with 6 strikeouts.
  • Grace recorded 10 hits and scored 9 runs, increasing from just 2 hits in their previous game.
State of Play
  • Grace is preparing to face San Diego-Helix, following their quarterfinal victory.
  • Oxnard's postseason ended with a 3-0 loss to Bakersfield-Garces in the Division II quarterfinals, finishing their season at 17-11-1.
What's Next

Grace School will need to finalize details for their upcoming match against Helix, while Oxnard reflects on the season's challenges and aims to regroup for the next year.

Bottom Line

Rosy Salazar's standout performance not only secured a vital win for Grace but also revitalized the team's confidence heading into the next round, emphasizing the importance of team resilience in navigating playoff pressures.