MURRIETA – The Murrieta Mesa Rams softball team clinched the CIF State Southern Regional Division 1 title with a commanding 8-2 victory over Del Norte on Saturday afternoon, June 1.
The Rams set the tone early, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. They continued their offensive surge in the second inning, adding three more runs to establish a solid 6-0 margin. Although Del Norte managed to get runners on base, they couldn’t deliver key hits to score runs.
Murrieta Mesa’s pitching was a standout factor in the game, with Lilly Hauser delivering an exceptional performance. Hauser tossed a four-hitter and recorded 14 strikeouts, stifling Del Norte’s attempts to mount a comeback. On the offensive side, Paige Bambarger and Madison Boehm combined to drive in five runs for the Rams, fueling the team’s dominant performance.
In the seventh inning, Del Norte’s Lainey Llamas hit a home run to make the score 8-2, but it was too little too late as the Rams secured the championship title. This victory caps off an impressive season for the Murrieta Mesa softball team that is coming off winning four straight Southwestern League titles.
Their win in the CIF State Southern Regional Division 1 title game comes after they finished as semifinalist in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. Congratulations to the Murrieta Mesa Rams on their outstanding achievement and memorable championship season! For more information, visit the CIF State website.
