Torrey Pines Lady Falcons Softball

Both starting pitchers --- El Camino senior Naomi Amu and Torrey Pines freshman Rachel Nasland -- took one-hit shutouts into the eighth inning, when both teams mounted threats.

Torrey Pines (26-7-2) reached Amu (15-3) for two singles in the top of the eighth, but she escaped the jam by inducing a groundout, recording a strikeout and picking off a runner.

Nasland (14-3) surrendered a single to Kliebenstein in the bottom of the inning, watched her advance to second on a walk then allowed Rippy's one-out RBI single to win the game for El Camino (22-8-1).

"It was the eighth inning, and as the game went on I did get tired," said Nasland, who struck out 11 and allowed two of her three hits to Rippy. "I just think they came out with more energy in the eighth inning. We had just gotten out when we were batting, which was a bummer."

CIF SAN DIEGO SECTION SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Division I

No. 1 Torrey Pines (26-6-2) vs. No. 2 El Camino (21-8-1)

When: 5:30 p.m.

At a glance: Torrey Pines has won 13 of its last 14 games, but El Camino is nearly as hot. The Wildcats, who lost last year's final to Rancho Bernardo 1-0, have won five straight and 10 of their last 11. ... El Camino hasn't won a CIF title since claiming back-to-back crowns in 1993-94. Torrey Pines has never won a section title. ... El Camino figures to send senior Naomi Amu (14-3) to the circle to face freshman Rachel Nasland (14-2). Nasland will face a strong lineup of sluggers that includes Sharla Kliebenstein, Olive Naotala and Amu. The Falcons rely on a small-ball attack led by Kristen and Lauren Filicia, Lauren Hynes and Mary Lee.

By UNION-TRIBUNE

Thursday, May 20, 2010  

Torrey Pines High, seeking its first softball championship in school history, received the top seed in Division I on Thursday as pairings were announced for the San Diego Section playoffs.

The Falcons were seeded ahead of El Camino at No. 2, defending champion Rancho Bernardo at No. 3 and Poway at No. 4.

West Hills earned the top seed in Division II. Mt. Carmel, which will try to win its fourth straight title, was seeded No. 2.

Santana received to top seed in Division III, and four-time defending champion Francis Parker was given the No. 1 seed in Division IV.

Division I

Play-In Round — Saturday

(1) Torrey Pines (23-5-2) bye.

San Pasqual (15-11-1) at Hilltop (21-7), 10 a.m.

(4) Poway (17-11) bye.

Rancho Buena Vista (12-15) at Bonita Vista (19-5-1), 2 p.m.

(3) Rancho Bernardo (22-7-1) bye.

La Costa Canyon (11-15) at Granite Hills (15-11), 10 a.m.

(2) El Camino (18-8-1) bye.

Vista (13-15) at Mira Mesa (20-10), noon.

May 24 — First round.

May 25 — Second round, elimination games

May 26 — Elimination games.

May 27 — Third round, elimination games.

May 29 — Championship game at UCSD, 5:30 p.m.

Lauren Hynes

Torrey Pines -- Softball

She threw a no-hitter, striking out seven with one walk in a 7-0 win over Fallbrook. She was also 4-for-8 with a double and five RBIs in wins over Fallbrook and Mission Hills.