The Everett Trojans battled through challenging conditions at the NWAC Inter-Region Tournament in Pasco on March 6–7, facing cold temperatures, gusty winds, and a blinding sun that made defense and pitching especially difficult throughout the weekend. Despite the tough environment, Everett showed resilience at the plate, splitting four games against strong NWAC competition and producing several standout offensive performances.

Game 1: Clackamas 4, Everett 1

Everett opened the tournament against Clackamas in a tightly contested matchup that ultimately slipped away due to defensive miscues.

The Trojans collected three hits, highlighted by a solo home run from Kendall Pahl, who accounted for Everett's only run in the second inning to tie the game at 1–1. Lilyana Balgos led the offense with a perfect 2-for-2 day at the plate and added a stolen base.

Clackamas capitalized on Everett errors to build their lead, scoring once in the fourth and twice in the fifth inning.

Monroe Dalrymple pitched five innings for the Trojans, allowing five hits and four runs (three earned) while striking out four. Karlee-Rose Keale tossed a scoreless sixth inning in relief.

Everett Team Stats

• 1 run, 3 hits, 3 errors

• Kendall Pahl: 1 HR, 1 RBI

• Lilyana Balgos: 2-for-2, SB

Game 2: Everett 9, Chemeketa 7

The Trojans responded in a big way offensively in their second game, exploding for 15 hits in a 9–7 victory over Chemeketa.

Everett jumped out early with two runs in the first inning before delivering a decisive five-run fifth inning. The Trojans hit three home runs in the game.

Renee Riggins had the biggest performance of the day, going 3-for-4 with a double, home run, and five RBIs. Kelsie Jensen also delivered a strong performance, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored.

Kendall Pahl added another long ball and drove in two runs, while Lilyana Balgos finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored.

In the circle, Karlee-Rose Keale pitched the complete game, allowing nine hits and seven runs while striking out five to earn the win.

Everett Team Stats

• 9 runs, 15 hits, 1 error

• 3 home runs

• Renee Riggins: 3-4, HR, 2B, 5 RBI

• Kelsie Jensen: 3-4, HR, RBI

• Lilyana Balgos: 3-4, 2 2B, 2 R

• Kendall Pahl: HR, 2 RBI

Game 3: Southwestern Oregon 11, Everett 3

Everett came out strong against Southwestern Oregon, building a 3–1 lead through three innings before the game turned in the middle frames.

Kendall Pahl drove in all three Trojan runs, delivering a two-run double in the first inning and adding a sacrifice fly in the third.

Renee Riggins stayed hot at the plate with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, while Lilyana Balgos added a hit and scored twice.

However, Southwestern Oregon erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting to take control of the game.

Dalrymple pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 14 hits and 11 runs (nine earned).

Everett Team Stats

• 3 runs, 8 hits, 4 errors

• Kendall Pahl: 1-2, 2B, 3 RBI

• Renee Riggins: 3-3

• Lilyana Balgos: 1 H, 2 R, SB

Game 4: Everett 13, Treasure Valley 9

The Trojans closed the tournament with an offensive shootout victory over Treasure Valley, scoring 13 runs on 10 hits.

Everett struck early, scoring 3 runs in the first, 4 in the second, and 5 in the third inning to build a commanding lead.

Monroe Dalrymple delivered the biggest blow with two home runs and three RBIs, while Karlee-Rose Keale added a key three-run hit. Kendall Pahl went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

At the top of the order, Lilyana Balgos and Renee Riggins each scored three runs while combining for four hits and two walks.

Keale pitched the complete game, striking out five while working through a high-scoring contest.

Everett Team Stats

• 13 runs, 10 hits, 3 errors

• 2 home runs

• Monroe Dalrymple: 2 HR, 3 RBI

• Karlee-Rose Keale: 3 RBI

• Kendall Pahl: 2 H, 2 RBI

• Lilyana Balgos: 2 H, 3 R

• Renee Riggins: 2 H, 3 R

Tournament Summary

Despite difficult weather conditions throughout the weekend, Everett showed offensive firepower and resilience, finishing the tournament 2–2 against quality NWAC competition.

The Trojans scored 26 runs on 36 hits across four games while hitting six home runs and collecting multiple extra-base hits. The offense was paced by several standout performers who consistently produced at the top and middle of the lineup.

Offensive Leaders (4 Games)

Renee Riggins

• 8-for-12

• HR, 2B

• 5 RBI

• 6 runs scored

Lilyana Balgos

• 8-for-11

• 2 doubles

• 5 runs scored

• 2 stolen bases

Kendall Pahl

• 5-for-10

• HR, 2 doubles

• 8 RBI

Monroe Dalrymple

• 4-for-10

• 2 HR

• 3 RBI

Kelsie Jensen

• 5 hits

• HR

• 2 RBI

Team Totals

Offense

• 26 runs

• 36 hits

• 6 home runs

• 10+ extra-base hits

Pitching

• Karlee-Rose Keale: 2 complete games

• Monroe Dalrymple: 10.1 innings pitched

While the unpredictable Pasco weather made for challenging conditions defensively, Everett's offense continued to show growth and depth throughout the lineup. The Trojans demonstrated the ability to respond after tough losses, finishing the tournament strong with a high-scoring win to close out the weekend.

Everett now looks to carry momentum in to north region play which begins this week.