Photos: Salpointe Catholic captures elusive state softball title with win over Cactus
Freshman pitcher Alyssa Aguilar's championship performance Tuesday night delivered No. 5 Salpointe Catholic its first state softball title since 1996. The Lancers won the 4A championship in Tempe with a 2-0 shutout win over third-seeded Glendale Cactus.
Photos by Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic catcher Erika Marquez, center, celebrates with teammates after winning the 4A state softball title following a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic catcher Erika Marquez, left, leaps into the arms of pitcher Alyssa Aguilar and Aleena Alexander (3) after the final out in celebration of the team's 4A state softball title after a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic pitcher Alyssa Aguilar delivers a pitch against Cactus during the first inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic second baseman Anjolee Aguilar-Beaucage just hangs on to a fly ball hit by Cactus during the second inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Alyssa Ortiz scores on an RBI triple by teammate Yannira Acuna as Cactus catcher Kaytlin Leyvas looks for the throw to the plate during the sixth inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on May 15, 2018, in Tempe.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Malaea Rocha makes a diving catch of a line drive by Cactus during the fourth inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Malaea Rocha (10) slides into third following an error as Cactus third baseman Aubrey Chavez applies a late tag during the sixth inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Alyssa Ortiz (1) celebrates with teammate Anjolee Aguilar-Beaucage after scoring a run against Cactus during the sixth inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Alyssa Ortiz reacts after scoring a run against Cactus during the sixth inning of the girl's 4A state championship softball game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic catcher Erika Marquez, left, holds up the championship trophy as the Lancers celebrate their 4A state softball title after a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic players celebrate after winning the 4A state softball title following a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic's Anjolee Aguilar-Beaucage, left, and Erika Marquez celebrate after winning the 4A state softball title following a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
Salpointe, Cactus in 4A state title
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Salpointe Catholic players and coaches celebrate their 4A state softball title following a 2-0 victory against Cactus in the championship game at Farrington Stadium on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
