The Scottsdale softball team earned a doubleheader split today at South Mountain.

The Cougars took game one 7-0. They scored three runs in the first and fourth innings. Grace Jump (11-6) started for SCC and took the loss. She allowed five runs on seven hits over 3.0 innings. Scottsdale mustered only four hits, including a double from Bailey Domniguez.

Scottsdale raced out to an 11-1 lead in game two, before hanging on for the 11-9 victory. Isabelle Aguirre (7-7) earned the win. She allowed seven runs, five earned on 11 hits. Dominguez had three hits and two RBI. Mackenzie Larson went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Sydnee Levandowski and Kim Hernandez homered for SCC.

Scottsdale is now 24-17 overall and 19-17 in the ACCAC. They moved 3.0 games ahead of Glendale for the fourth and final NJCAA Region I playoff spot.

Next up is a showdown with Glendale on Saturday, April 26. First pitch of the doubleheader is 12 p.m. The games will mark the final home contests of the season for the Artichokes.

All SCC regular season home games for 2024-25 are free of charge. However, any donation is welcome and will help the department navigate our current financial landscape. Donations can be made by visiting this link https://scc-maricopa.nbsstore.net/athletic-donations-2. The Artichokes Athletics Department thanks you in advance.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Henderson