Camarda strikes out 15 to lead Bishop’s softball Natalie Camarda was on her game recently, striking out 15 batters to help lead The Bishop’s School to a 6-3 win over Mountain Empire in scholastic girls softball action. With the win, Bishop’s moved its record to 12-7. Briana Martinez (two hits) had a home run, while Gabby Salerno and Yessica Palmer each had two hits. In other action, Bishop’s dropped a 1-0 decision to league foe Horizon. Bishop’s had the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning following a Martinez ground-rule double but just couldn’t get that elusive timely hit. Camarda struck out 13 in a pitchers’ duel with Cassidy Coleman. “With only two seniors, we’re pleased with where we are at so far this season, having outscored our opponents 107 to 46,” Bishop’s head coach Jim Buechler commented. Elsewhere, La Jolla Country Day School headed into play last week with a record of 4-8-1 (1-2 Coastal League). Key players to date have included Brittney Dawson, Chemayne Shipley and Katie Woods. In other action, La Jolla High fell recently to Valley Center (12-8) and University City (16-0) and on May 16 to Serra (11-6). Finally, University City High heads into action this week at 13-6-2. The Lady Centurions had their nine-game winning streak snapped last Thursday in a 2-0 loss to Cathedral. Bishop’s School girls lacrosse splits pair The Bishop’s School girls lacrosse team came into play this week with an overall record of 14-4 (8-1) Coastal League) following a split in two games last week. In a 14-4 win over Francis Parker last week, Sophia Muller and Elyse Tierney had four goals, while Megan Murray added three. Assists went to Emily Reit, Muller, Tierney, Hillary Halter, Jameson Kearney and Camilla Johnston. In a 10-5 loss to Torrey Pines, senior defender Lia Sagerman was all over the field with seven forced turnovers, six ground balls and a goal. Sophomore Dana Christensen had her best and most active game yet, with 11 strong saves. La Jolla JV softball wins both games The La Jolla High junior varsity girls softball team recently won a pair of games at home for a perfect 2-0 week. La Jolla beat Kearny 14-12, with Blair Brice contributing a home run and a triple for a total of five RBIs. Coach Mike Francis’ young Lady Vikings also beat Mission Bay 15-9, with Victoria Ibarra contributing a key double. Ryan Farley pitched both games for La Jolla. La Jolla girls track qualifies members The La Jolla High girls track team qualified nine positions for the CIF Prelims. Freshman Vanora Guerard, La Jolla’s only Western League champion in the triple jump with a personal record leap of 36’11″, placed second on the La Jolla all-time Top 10 board for this event. Senior Nihal Kayali qualified in the 800 (2:16.63), the 1600 (5:10.16) and the 4×400 relay. Junior Kylie Henry qualified in the 100 (13.41) and the long jump (15’7.25″). Senior Tess Plant-Thomas qualified in the 800 (2:21.98), while sophomore Rosie Jaye (9’3″) and freshman Cara Cadman (7’9″) qualified in the pole vault. The 4×400 team of Kayali, Courtney Avvampato, Claire Mittermiller, Christie Richmond and Plant-Thomas also qualified, placing second in the league. La Jolla boys lacrosse scores Tuesday, May 12 LJHS 15, Serra 2 Goals: Taylor Bourgeoise (4), Matt Ohara (3), Mike Soumekh (2), Jordan Moore (1), Kit Livingston (1), Scott Fletcher (1), Tom Wheeler (1), Nick Vandendriesse (1)   Friday, May 15 LJHS 3, Coronado12 Goals: Taylor Bourgeoise (1), Matt Ohara (1), Mike Soumekh (1)