Despite seeing their 4-run lead whittled down by the end, Alisal Varsity Trojans still held off for a 7-6 victory on Thursday. Soledad Varsity Aztecs closed the gap by scoring on an error, a ground out, a double, a walk, and a single.

Micah Smith collected four hits in four at bats in the win. Smith hit a solo home run to left field in the third inning, doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the first inning.

Alisal Varsity Trojans opened the scoring in the first after Aaliyah Ruiz tripled, scoring one run.

Alisal Varsity Trojans added one run in the second after Vivica Castañeda hit into a fielder's choice.

Alisal Varsity Trojans added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Smith homered to left field, and Neveah Lopez singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Lopez started in the circle for Alisal Varsity Trojans. The lefty gave up 10 hits and six runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking one.

Alisal Varsity Trojans accumulated 12 hits in the game. Ruiz and Smith were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Alisal Varsity Trojans. Jasmine Estrada collected two hits for Alisal Varsity Trojans in three at bats. Alisal Varsity Trojans turned one double play in the game.

Soledad Varsity Aztecs piled up 10 hits in the game. S. Gonzalez led Soledad Varsity Aztecs with three hits in four at bats. A. Esparza and D. Ocampo each collected multiple hits for Soledad Varsity Aztecs. Soledad Varsity Aztecs turned one double play in the game. Soledad Varsity Aztecs were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. A. Mosqueda had the most chances in the field with eight.