Softball Splits with Coalinga in Home Opener
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Hills Coalinga
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3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 1 |
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Allan Hancock
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2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Hills Coalinga
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0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
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Allan Hancock
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4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | X | 10 | 12 | 1 |
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College softball team split a doubleheader showing against Coalinga College during the 2025 home opener on Thursday afternoon. Game one was delayed by nearly an hour due to a scheduling issue with officials, which forced game two to end early due to darkness.
The Bulldogs improve to 1-4 on the season while Coalinga moves to an even 4-4 record. Up next will be another non-conference home showing on Saturday, March 1st, against Chaffey College at 1:30 PM.
GAME ONE: COALINGA 12, AHC 2 | BOX SCORE
Coalinga jumped out to an early lead after scoring three runs in the opening frame, but the Bulldogs responded in the bottom half with two of their own to cut the deficit. Jonessa Marquez plated the first runner with a bases-loaded walk before Shianne Gooley brought home the second. The visiting Falcons extended their lead with one run in both the third and fifth innings before erupting with a seven-tally streak in the final frame.
Dolores and Tori Salazar combined to register all five of AHC's hits, with the sophomore knocking two and the freshman recording three. The speedy duo also combined for five stolen bases.
Havanah Michel suffered the loss in the circle after 6.1 innings of work. She surrendered five earned runs on 11 hits while striking out one batter. Khaelii Roberston-Mack briefly appeared in relief, tossing 0.2 innings, but did not factor into the final decision.
GAME TWO: AHC 10, COALINGA 9 | BOX SCORE
The second game of the day showcased a thrilling offensive display as the Bulldogs held off a Coalinga late comeback attempt to secure the 10-9 victory.
Hancock wasted no time taking control of the game after rattling off four runs in the first inning, followed by three more in the second and two in the third. Dolores led the charge, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and two RBIs. Marquez also delivered a solid performance, collecting two extra-base hits (double and triple) and two RBIs. Riley Vanassap added two hits, two RBIs, and two stolen bases en route to the victory.
Gooley earned the start on the rubber and allowed three earned runs on as many hits after a 2.1-inning appearance. Michel closed out the contest and secured her first win of the season after twirling the final 3.2 frames. She struck out two and surrendered five earned runs on four hits.
