Both teams were strong in the circle on Saturday, but Palma Varsity Chieftains defeated Notre Dame Varsity Regents 3-2. Sophia Cardinale (SCU)?? started the game for Palma Varsity Chieftains and recorded 21 outs.

Palma Varsity Chieftains opened the scoring in the second after Brianna Hernandez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Palma Varsity Chieftains scored one run in the top of the third on a solo home run to center field by Reese Amaral.

Cardinale (SCU)?? earned the win for Palma Varsity Chieftains. The starter gave up five hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking five. Anya Shah took the loss for Notre Dame Varsity Regents. The hurler went seven innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits, striking out eight and walking none.

Leadoff hitter Keilani Pato-Guardado led Palma Varsity Chieftains with three hits in four at bats. Hernandez, Amaral, and Ashlyn Urmanita each drove in one run for Palma Varsity Chieftains.

Shah went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Kamille Beals set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Notre Dame Varsity Regents with three hits in three at bats. Jaz Mina led Notre Dame Varsity Regents with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying five walks for the game. Notre Dame Varsity Regents turned one double play in the game.