VPS softball girls head to CIF playoffs
by Misty Volaski

Villanova Prep finished its regular season Thursday at home against Laguna Blanca, defeating the visitors 17-11. In their last meeting, the Wildcats played Laguna in Santa Barbara, where they easily won the game 15-5 in a five-inning game called on the mercy rule. This game was much different. Laguna jumped out to an early lead, scoring eight times in the first inning. However, the Wildcats fought back, tying the game in the fourth inning.
Junior Tiffany Adams, who had a career day going three for four with a pair of home runs at crucial moments, and four RBIs, led the Wildcat offense. Adams is currently hitting .343. Pitcher Katie Jones (5-2) went four for five with a home run, double and three RBIs. Jones is currently one of the leading hitters in Ventura County with .633 average.
Teammate Kristen Handley went two for five, scored twice and drove in three Wildcats. Hitting lead-off, sophomore Jessica Campbell continued her streak of stolen bases. Campbell went two for five with three walks, five runs and 10 stolen bases. Campbell, who is batting .400, is currently ranked second in Ventura County with 46 stolen bases.
Last week at the annual sports award banquet, Katie Jones and Kristen Handley were named as co-MVPs, and Stephanie Desantis was named the most improved player.
The win earned the Wildcats a berth in the CIF playoffs. They will play area teams in hopes of making it to CIF finals later in the month.

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