Hawks Late Game Sparks Push to Undefeated Week
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Sacramento, Calif. — January 31, 2026 — The Cosumnes River College softball team earned a doubleheader sweep of Lassen College on Saturday afternoon, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off victory in Game 1 and a strong all-around performance in Game 2.
Game 1: Cosumnes River 2, Lassen 1 (7 innings)
The opener was a tightly contested pitcher's duel that came down to the final inning, where the Hawks delivered a clutch walk-off to secure the win.
Lassen struck first in the top of the third inning when Nadia Velazquez drove in Lilly Fanene with an RBI single to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. That advantage held until the bottom of the seventh, as Lassen pitcher Zoey Heffelfinger and Cosumnes River starter Xochitl Atayde traded zeros through the middle innings.
In the decisive seventh, Mia Ballejos scored the tying run before Atayde delivered the game-winning moment, singling to center field to even the score. Moments later, Emma Misasi sealed the victory with a walk-off RBI single to third base, bringing Atayde home and lifting the Hawks to a 2–1 win.
Atayde was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just four hits and one run, striking out seven to earn the victory. Offensively, Cosumnes River collected 11 hits, led by Misasi (3-for-4, RBI) and Atayde (2-for-4, RBI).
Game 2: Cosumnes River 6, Lassen 1
The Hawks carried their momentum into Game 2, using a big third inning to pull away and complete the sweep.
Lassen opened the scoring in the second inning, but Cosumnes River responded immediately. In the bottom of the third, Misasi delivered again with a two-run single to give the Hawks the lead, followed by an RBI single from Emily Azemar. Additional runs scored on a passed ball and a wild pitch, as Cosumnes River built a commanding advantage.
The Hawks added insurance in the fourth inning and shut the door defensively the rest of the way. Kaylena Ogle earned the complete-game win, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out two.
Misasi finished Game 2 with two RBIs, while Azemar added an RBI and Faith Hahn, Imani Black, and Ashley Garcia each contributed key hits and runs.
With the sweep, Cosumnes River showcased its depth, timely hitting, and strong pitching as the Hawks continue to build momentum early in the season.