10th Ranked Trojans Down Skagit Valley

Mount Vernon, WA - The first in season NWAC Coaches poll was released this week and the Trojans came in at #10 after their 5-3 start which included an upset win over SW Oregon.  EvCC had the opportunity to keep the momentum rolling into North Reigon play with a road doubleheader against Skagit Valley.   

Game one started with Everett making an immediate statement, scoring two runs in the first inning thanks to disciplined at-bats and an RBI walk by Taryn Takayoshi. Alissa Hermansen added another run with a sacrifice fly.

After Skagit Valley responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, Everett's defense and pitching took over. Hermansen was lights out in the circle, going the full seven innings while allowing just two hits and striking out three. She retired the final six batters in order, keeping Skagit Valley off the board after the first frame.

Everett reclaimed the lead in the third when Hermansen delivered another sacrifice fly, bringing home Emmajoy Wise to make it 3-2. The real damage came in the sixth, when Everett capitalized on defensive miscues by Skagit Valley. A crucial error allowed Kenidee Holden to score, and Emma Hansen delivered the knockout blow with a two-run double, extending the lead to 6-2.

Hansen led Everett's offense with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in two key runs. The team's patience at the plate was evident, drawing seven walks and forcing Skagit Valley's pitchers to work deep into counts.

Key Performances in 6-2 Win

• Emma Hansen (SS) – 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

• Alissa Hermansen (P) – 7.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 3 K, 2 RBI (at the plate)

• Emmajoy Wise (C) – 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 SB, solid defense behind the plate

• Ava Puaatuua (LF) – 1-for-2, 2 R, 1 BB, sparked the offense

• Taryn Takayoshi (1B) – RBI walk in the first inning to get Everett on the board

• Gracie Salverda (2B) – Reached on an error, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB

• Kenidee Holden (RF) – Scored a key run in the sixth inning to extend the lead

Everett overpowered Skagit Valley 12-5 in game two with an offensive onslaught and strong pitching from Taryn Takayoshi.

The Trojans wasted no time getting on the board, as Emma Hansen set the tone with a first-inning run, driven in by Emmajoy Wise. Despite Skagit Valley briefly taking a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first, Everett responded immediately, reclaiming control in the second. Ava Puaatuua delivered a clutch two-run single, followed by a booming RBI triple from Hansen, putting Everett up 4-2.

The game remained close until the fifth inning when Everett's bats erupted for five runs. Wise doubled in a run, Takayoshi added an RBI single, and Kirstyn Scott chipped in with an RBI knock. Smart baserunning and situational hitting stretched the lead to 9-2.

Skagit Valley attempted to rally in the bottom of the fifth, capitalizing on an error and an RBI triple from Kasi Thomas, but Everett's defense held firm. In the sixth, Everett put the game out of reach, as Alissa Hermansen lifted a deep sacrifice fly to score one and a throwing error brought in another run, cementing the final score at 12-5.

Takayoshi was rock-solid in the circle, going the distance with a complete-game effort. She scattered seven hits while striking out eight, effectively shutting down Skagit Valley's lineup after the first inning.

Key Performances in 12-5 win

• Emma Hansen (SS): 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, 3 R, SB

• Ava Puaatuua (LF): 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Emmajoy Wise (C): 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Taryn Takayoshi (P): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R (4 ER), 8 K; 1-for-3, 2 RBI

• Alissa Hermansen (3B): 1-for-4, 2 RBI

• Kirstyn Scott (2B): 2-for-4, RBI, R

• Kenidee Holden (RF): 1-for-3, RBI, 2 SB

The Trojans will have a quick turnaround playing against Edmonds on Tuesday, March 25th.  This doubleheader date is the result of a reschedule from an earlier season rain out.  Both the Trojans and the Tritons are off to solid starts this season.  Edmonds sits at 4-0 in north region play and has an 11-5 record and was ranked #6 in the NWAC Coaches poll.