LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

The Mavericks battled from behind yesterday to defeat El Camino 12-7 in the Avocado league opener. After spotting the Wildcats 4 runs in the first the Mavericks were able to chip away for five in the bottom half, three in the third, and four in the sixth. Jimmy Voaklander was able to settle down and go four innings for his second win on the season. Garrett VanLeeuwen closed the game going two and a third innings allowing 0 runs. Offensively the Mavericks were led by Doug Konoske (3B, 1B, 2R, 2RBI's), and Scott Clement (2B, 1B, 2R, 2RBI's). The Mavericks also got some clutch pinch hitting from Cole Duccey who hit a 1-2 pitch to left scoring 2 runs. The win moves the Mavs record to 12-4, and 1-0 in Avocado league play. The Mavericks play Wednesday at Mt. Carmel @ 3:15.