West Seattle High Softball Explodes Past Chief Sealth in Crosstown Slugfest
The bats were singing Thursday afternoon at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, and West Seattle High School's softball team was doing most of the talking. The Wildcats absolutely went off against crosstown rival Chief Sealth International High School, running away with a dominant 22-9 win in their annual matchup. This wasn't a pitching duel. This was a straight-up offensive showcase.
Wildcats Came to Swing
West Seattle's lineup was relentless from the opening pitch. Lila Whaley got things rolling with an RBI double in the first inning, setting the tone early. The hits kept coming all game long. Stella Eley connected. Marina Strange got a hit. Julia Herron worked her way into scoring position. Molly Lefkowitz was celebrating on second base as the runs piled up.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe real highlight came off the bat of Kaila Ignacio, who ripped an inside-the-park home run that had her teammates and coaches jumping out of their skin. The West Seattle dugout erupted as she crossed the plate. Lucy Malloy took the ball for the Wildcats and kept Chief Sealth's hitters in check when it mattered.
Chief Sealth Fought Back
Chief Sealth wasn't going down without a fight. Ava Boisoneau took the mound and Dani Thach also pitched for the Islanders, trying to slow down the West Seattle onslaught. Zayda Fischer managed to avoid the tag and score despite the deficit, and Elia Lopez sparked some momentum with a stolen base. Olivia Dunham and Triana Tuia held down the defense when they could.
But nine runs just wasn't enough to keep pace with a West Seattle team firing on all cylinders. The Wildcats' 22 runs told the whole story.
Baseball Coming Tonight
The softball game was just the appetizer. Tonight at 7 p.m., the two schools' baseball teams take their turn at the same venue: Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex at 2801 SW Thistle. Expect the same intensity, the same crosstown pride, and hopefully some of that same offensive energy from Thursday's clinic.
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