Softball

Knights Shutout SWC in 1st Game of Doubleheader
Knights Shutout SWC in 1st Game of Doubleheader

San Diego City split a doubleheader against Southwestern, winning the first game 9-0, but dropping the second, 12-6, despite a late push. Savannah Turner and Shyann Beddow each hit 3-run home runs in the win and Hadley Phipps pitched a complete game shutout. 

Pitcher Hadley Phipps allowed only one run in 8.2 innings during Saturday's doubleheader vs. Victor Valley.
Knights, Phipps Get 2 Wins over Victor Valley

San Diego City swept Saturday's doubleheader against Victor Valley, winning the first game 10-4 and the second 2-0 with pitcher Hadley Phipps earning two victories allowing only one run in 8.2 total innings. 

Cali De La Rosa during City's home opener vs. Golden West on Jan. 28, 2024.
City Rallies With 4-Run 5th to Beat Riverside

San Diego City played its first true road game of the season at Riverside on Wednesday and put together a 4-run 5th inning to turn a 4-1 deficit into a 7-5 victory. 

Ari Mallari (left) and Kylie Perkins (right) have transferred to 4-year schools
Mallari and Perkins Sign With 4-Year Schools

Two Knights that played their freshman seasons at San Diego City in 2024 have moved on and signed with 4-year universities, including centerfielder Ari Mallari and pitcher Kylie Perkins. 

Knights Welcome 11 Freshmen to the 2025 Team
Knights Welcome 11 Freshmen to the 2025 Team

Eleven incoming freshman have joined the San Diego City softball team for the upcoming 2025 season which is set to begin in late January. These new additions join 10 returning sophomores, which will give the Knights much-needed depth at every position.

Ari Mallari (left), Shyann Beddow (middle), and Cadence Krisell (right).
Mallari, Beddow, Krisell Make All-PCAC

The Pacific Coast Athletic Conference announced its all-conference team and three Knights were selected, including Ari Mallari (second team), Shyann Beddow (honorable mention) and Cadence Krisell (honorable mention).

Cadence Krisell pitching vs. Taft on March 28, 2024
Krisell With 8 Strikeouts in Win Over Golden West

Relief pitcher Cadence Krisell allowed only one hit with eight strikeouts in the final five innings to help the Knights get an 8-4 road win at Golden West on Monday with Cali De La Rosa and Madison Dagnino combining for seven hits.

Hadley Phipps in the midst of a complete game shutout win over Grossmont on March 27, 2024.
Phipps Throws Complete Game Shutout in Win Over Grossmont

The Knights earned their first shutout win of the season, 3-0 over Grossmont, on Wednesday with pitcher Hadley Phipps throwing her first complete game. It was the Knights' first PCAC win of the season as they avenged a 1-0 loss to Grossmont in their previous meeting on March 8.

Ari Mallari makes a catch in center field in a win over Victor Valley on March 6, 2024.
Mallari With 7 RBI in Two Wins Over VVC

Ari Mallari drove in a total of seven runs in Wednesday's doubleheader to help the Knights get 9-1 and 9-2 wins over Victor Valley. The Knights improved to 7-9 overall and have now swept three of the four doubleheaders they have played.

Audrey Rothstein pitching vs. Riverside on Jan. 30, 2024.
Two Wins at Oxnard Doubleheader

The Knights lost their previous two games, but came away with two wins in a doubleheader at Oxnard on Tuesday behind strong pitching from Cadence Krisell and Audrey Rothstein.

Hadley Phipps Joins the Knights
Hadley Phipps Joins the Knights
Karah Barajas (left) and Ari Mallari (right).
Barajas, Mallari Commit to Knights

San Diego City's fresh new roster for the 2024 season now has two more additions with Karah Barajas and Ari Mallari joining the squad. 

Kylie Crull (left) and Lexi Lopez (right) are the newest members of the Knights.
Kylie Crull, Lexi Lopez Join the Knights

San Diego City's softball team now has 10 new additions after receiving commitments from Kyle Crull and Lexi Lopez.

City Adds Three to 2024 Roster
City Adds Three to 2024 Roster

The Knights added three more recruits to the ever-growing 2024 roster with Cali Ruiz De La Rosa, Cadence Krissel, and Madison Dangnino recently committing.

Mykala Mercado is 5th Recruit to Join City
Mykala Mercado is 5th Recruit to Join City

The 2024 roster is taking shape with Mykala Mercado joining the Knights as head coach AJ Hull's fifth recruit to commit. Mercado is a right-handed outfielder/infielder from Mission Hills High School who will be a great addition to next year's team.

From left to right: Lenny Padilla, Jill Begley, and Ariana Hencke.
Lenny Padilla, Jill Begley, Ariana Hencke Make All-PCAC

The San Diego City College softball team had three players selected to the All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference team, including freshman Lenny Padilla who was named to the second team. Freshman Jill Begley and sophomore Ariana Hencke earned honorable mention.