Nordhoff softball attacks Coyotes in 14-5 win
by Misty Volaski

After besting Calabasas at home, 4-1, on April 2, the Rangers varsity softball squad took Calabasas again Friday, 14-5, improving its season record to 2-4 in the Frontier League.
Nordhoff dominated the game throughout, with Calabasas trailing the entire game and never scoring more than two runs an inning. As Nordhoff coach Tom Husted simply stated, "Nordhoff was too much for the Coyotes."
With Whitney Jenks still out with a broken hand, Tiffany Tolliver had another strong outing on the mound. She was relieved by Diana Garvin and Haley Lemmer later in the game. The three girls allowed only nine hits, while Nordhoff connected for 21 against the Coyotes.
Lady Rangers Carly Witt and Lindsey Collier each went four for five, and scored a combined five runs.
The junior varsity Rangers rocked Calabasas last week, as well, scoring 20 runs to Calabasas's 13. The J.V. Lady Rangers traveled to Coyote country with the NHS varsity team.
Heading the Ranger charge was shortstop Mallory Hinks, who homered to left field and added two singles, two walks and four RBIs. Left fielder Lulu Leichtfuss added to the Coyote pounding, going three for five with one double, two singles and an RBI. Taryn Odle and Ashley Deslaurier each had two singles, with Odle contributing three walks. Pitcher Rachelle Madrid tallied the win and had four strikeouts.
The final score was Nordhoff 20, Calabasas 13. This brings the Nordhoff Ranger junior varsity league record to 6-0.
Nordhoff is currently on spring break, and will return April 16 to play at Malibu at 3:30 p.m., varsity only.

Junior varsity scores were contributed by Missy Hinks.

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