Carlsbad, CA — Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but Carlsbad Varsity Lancers defeated Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders 3-1. Sofia Tillis started the game for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers and recorded 21 outs. Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders were the first to get on the board in the first when Anelia Polk singled, scoring one run. Kendall Rivera singled to center field, which helped Carlsbad Varsity Lancers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Carlsbad Varsity Lancers went back into the lead after Allison Lasher singled down the left field line, and Tillis hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Tillis earned the win for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. The starter surrendered two hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking two. Brooklyn Haug took the loss for Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders. The starting pitcher went six innings, allowing three runs on 10 hits, striking out four and walking three. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers collected 10 hits in the game. Rivera, Tillis, Chloe Hernandez, and Gabriela Nevarez each collected two hits for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. Rivera, Tillis, and Lasher each drove in one run for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers turned one double play in the game. Evelyn Stabile and Polk were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders while hitting back-to-back. Polk led Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders with one run batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Mira Mesa Varsity Lady Marauders didn't commit a single error in the field. Polk had the most chances in the field with four.