Salinas and Alisal battled in a tight contest Thursday, but the Cowboys came away with a 3–2 victory behind a strong outing from Isabella “Bella” Machuca.
Alisal struck first in the opening inning, but Salinas answered immediately when Katie Gott delivered an RBI single to tie the game. The Cowboys later moved ahead in the third inning when Gott lifted a sacrifice fly that proved to be the difference.
Machuca went the distance in the circle, allowing just two hits and two runs while striking out six without issuing a walk.
Gott led Salinas offensively with two RBIs while finishing 2-for-3 at the plate. Gott, Gianna “Gigi” Rossi, and Isabella “Panda” Hernandez each collected two hits as Salinas held off Alisal in the close matchup.