Casa Grande Softball Advances to NCS Championship Game

The Casa Grande softball team advanced to the North Coast Section championship game on Tuesday night with a 5-0 win over Redwood at Casa Grande High School.

The Gauchos (24-4) will face No. 5 Livermore (15-11) at San Marin High School at 5 p.m. Friday.

Casa Grande pitcher Emma Hall threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 and walking one. She allowed just four hits.

The Gauchos got on the board in the first inning when Emma Smith led off with a single and scored on a double by Emma Miller.

Casa Grande added two more runs in the second inning on a single by Miller and a double by Sydney Davis.

The Gauchos scored their final two runs in the fifth inning on a single by Smith and a double by Miller.

Miller finished the game with three hits and two RBIs. Smith had two hits and one RBI.

Casa Grande is seeking its first NCS championship since 2001.

Here are some additional details from the game:

• The Gauchos had 12 hits in the game.
• Redwood had just four hits.
• Casa Grande's defense turned a double play in the fourth inning to keep the game scoreless.
• The Gauchos' offense was led by Emma Smith, who had two hits and one RBI.
• Emma Hall pitched a complete game shutout, striking out 10 and walking one.

The win is a huge accomplishment for the Gauchos, who have been one of the top teams in the North Coast Section all season. They will be a tough out in the championship game, and will be looking to bring home their first NCS title in over 20 years.