Game 1: Phoenix College 6, South Mountain 3

The Bears set the tone early in the first game, powered by a grand slam from Katie Hofmann and solid pitching from Maddison Peter.

Key Performers:

• Katie Hofmann: 2-for-3, HR, 4 RBI
• Kyla Kim: 3-for-3, RBI, SB
• Mackenzie Phillips: Sac Fly, RBI
• Kassidy Juarez, Ava Kupczyk, Olivia Deford: Each had a stolen base

Pitching:

• Maddison Peter (W, 3-0): 5.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 K, 2 HR allowed
• Gianna Baca: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K

A strong defensive effort, including a key double play, helped Phoenix College secure the win.

Game 2: South Mountain 6, Phoenix College 3

South Mountain responded in game two, taking advantage of a few miscues and clutching a tight win over the Bears.

Key Performers:

• Kyla Kim: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 2 SB
• J'Kaia Graves: 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 2 SB
• Sofia Herrera: 1-for-3, 1 RBI
• Bridget Moen: 2-for-3

Pitching:

• Yasmine Bernal (L, 1-2): 5.2 IP, 6 H, 6 R (3 ER), 4 BB, 5 K
• Sydnee Taylor: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Despite a late push, the Bears couldn't complete the comeback, falling 6-3.