CORRECTION: A previous version of this article contained incorrect information. Kaila Hatton plays for Montesano’s softball team.

Several local playoff-bound teams were victorious on Tuesday to remain hot in the final week of the spring prep sports season.

PREP SOFTBALL

Aberdeen 8, Black Hills 2

A prodigious offensive output combined with a shutdown pitching performance led to Aberdeen defeating Black Hills 8-2 on Tuesday in Tumwater.

The Bobcats (9-7, 6-3 2A Evergreen) pounded 19 hits – seven for extra bases – and had six players record multi-hit games en route to the victory.

Aberdeen scored at least one run in all but the top of the third inning and were paced by Alyssa Yakovich (3-4, 3B, R, RBI), Zoe Vessey (3-4, 2B, 2 RBI) and Abby Mainio (3-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI) with three hits each.

Laynie Yakovich added two doubles for Aberdeen.

That was plenty of run support for Bobcats standout sophomore pitcher Lilly Camp, who held the Wolves (7-9, 2-6) to two runs on one hit – a two-run single by Sam West in the first inning – and struck out 11 to pick up the win.

Aberdeen 110 112 2 – 8 19 0

Black Hills 200 000 x – 2 1 1

WP: Camp (6 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, H, 2 BB, 11 K). LP: Theophilus (7 IP, 8 R, 7 ER, 19 H, 7K).

Leading hitters: Aberdeen – A. Yakovich (3-4, 3B, R, RBI); Vessey (3-4, 2B, 2 RBI); Mainio (3-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI); L. Yakovich (2-5, 2 2B, R, RBI); Neal (2-4, 3B, 2R); Patrick (2-4, 2B, R); Camp (1-4); Scott (1-4, R).

RYAN SPARKS / THE DAILY WORLD Montesano infielder Addi Kersker makes a catch during the Bulldogs’ 11-1 win over Eatonville in Tuesday in Montesano.

Montesano 11, Eatonville 1

Montesano won its third-straight game by easily handling winless Eatonville 11-1 in five innings on Tuesday in Montesano.

The Bulldogs (12-4 overall, 5-2 1A Evergreen) scored a run in the bottom of the second and erupted for seven runs in the third, highlighted by a Kaila Hatton run-scoring triple followed by an RBI double from Alyssa Maldonado.

Monte scored a run in the fourth followed by two runs in the fifth, earning a mercy-rule, walk-off victory when Hatton scored on a sacrifice fly from Carsyn Wintrip.

The Bulldogs had seven hits as a team from six different players, led by Maldonado (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI), and drew eight walks against Cruisers (0-15, 0-8).

Maldonado picked up the victory, allowing one earned run on five hits with three strikeouts in five innings pitched.

RYAN SPARKS / THE DAILY WORLD Montesano pitcher Alyssa Maldonado earned the 11-1 win over Eatonville in Tuesday in Montesano.

The Bulldogs defense was also perfect on the day, committing no errors despite multiple reserves getting a chance to play.

Monte sits in second place in the 1A Evergreen League and will play at Tenino at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Eatonville 000 01 – 1 5 2

Montesano 017 12 – 11 7 0

WP: Maldonado (5 IP, R, ER, 5 H, 3 K). LP: Field (4.1 IP, 11 R, 9 ER, 7 H, 8 K, 3 K).

Leading hitters: Eatonville – Bamford (2-2); Prindle (1-2, R); Mills (1-2). Montesano – Maldonado (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI); Hatton (1-2, 3B, 2 R, RBI); Wisdom (1-2, 2 R); Parkin (1-2, RBI); Robinson (1-1, R); Mills (1-1).

Hoquiam 12, Tenino 0

Hoquiam continues to look like a top contender for a district title after trouncing Tenino 12-0 in five innings on Tuesday in Hoquiam.

The Grizzlies (12-3, 7-0 1A Evergreen) remained undefeated in league play by pounding out 14 hits – seven for extra bases – while pitcher Kayte Sauer tossed a shutout on five hits with eight strikeouts.

Hoquiam scored five runs in each of the first two innings, paced by a big game from catcher Faith Prosch, who had three hits – including a towering home run – and drove in three runs.

Five Grizzlies had at least two hits in the game, with Ella Folkers and Ashlinn Cady recording two doubles each.

Hoquiam honored its five seniors – Folkers, Cady, Graci Bonney-Spradlin, Carron Blood and DeVona Sansaver – on Senior Night.

Tenino 000 00 – 0 5 1

Hoquiam 552 0x – 12 14 0

WP: K. Sauer (5 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 8 K). LP: Grayless (4 IP, 12 R, 14 H, 2 BB, K).

Leading hitters: Tenino – Bratton (2 H). Hoquiam – Prosch (3 H, HR, 2B, 3 RBI); Folkers (2 H, 2 2B, RBI); Sauer (2 H, 3 RBI); Cady (2 H, 2 2B, 2 RBI); Dhooghe (2 H, 2B, RBI).

BOYS PREP SOCCER

Aberdeen 2, Centralia 0

Aberdeen continued its season-long dominance over opponents with a 2-o victory over Centralia on Tuesday in Centralia.

The Bobcats (15-0, 12-0 1A Evergreen) completed a perfect league season and recorded their 11th shutout of the 2023 campaign with a goal in each half by junior forward Elmer Torres.

In the 22nd minute, a cross from Bobcats junior midfielder Juan Serrano was collected by senior midfielder Gio Castillo, who fed Torres to open the scoring at 1-0.

After the half, Aberdeen began to dominate with accurate, quick passing and a multi-wave offensive attack. The pressure paid off when Torres scored his second of the game off a rebound of a hard shot by senior midfielder Gilberto Lopez, putting the Cats up 2-0 in the 66th minute.

Aberdeen’s ball control and defense limited Centralia opportunities to secure Aberdeen’s perfect league season.

“This group once again showed their consistency on the attack and their strength on defense,” Aberdeen head coach Larry Fleming said. “A strong overall team game to finish out a historic regular season.”

Fleming commended the play of midfielder Carlos Mendoza and defenders Javier Garcia and Hugo Garcia.

Jazier Arenal and senior Antonio Granados split time in the Bobcats net to record the clean sheet.

Second-ranked Aberdeen will host Hudson’s Bay in a first-round 2A District 4 playoff game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Stewart Field in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen’s JV team drew to a scoreless tie on Tuesday, completing its season with a 12-0-3 record.

The Bobcats C-team (8-1) defeated Yelm 1-0 on Monday, with Camden Fridberg scoring the game’s lone goal.

Aberdeen 1 1 – 2

Centralia 0 0 – 0

Scoring

First half – 1, Aberdeen, Torres (Castillo), 22nd minute.

Second half – 2, Aberdeen, Torres, 66th minute.