{"id":271930,"date":"2026-04-17T03:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/271930\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T03:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:38:25","slug":"riley-mcandrew-leads-millikan-softball-past-long-beach-poly-in-battle-for-first-place-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/271930\/","title":{"rendered":"Riley McAndrew leads Millikan softball past Long Beach Poly in battle for first place \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Riley McAndrew #66 of the Millikan Rams throws to the plate agains the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mia<\/p>\n

Mia Meza #88 of the Millikan Rams reacts along with teammates after a run scores against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Riley<\/p>\n

Riley McAndrew #66 of the Millikan Rams scores ahead of the tag by starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Third<\/p>\n

Third baseman Addy Everrett #19 of the Millikan Rams throws out Bailey Holder (not pictured) of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Kayla<\/p>\n

Kayla Cisneros #14 of the Millikan Rams reacts along with teammates after a run scores against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits throws to the plate against Kayla Cisneros #14 of the Millikan Rams in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits throws to the plate against Millikan Rams in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Shortstop<\/p>\n

Shortstop Bailey Holder #12 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits can\u2019t reach a single by Addy Everrett (not pictured) of the Millikan Rams in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Riley McAndrew #66 of the Millikan Rams throws to the plate agains the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Third<\/p>\n

Third baseman Addy Everrett #19 of the Millikan Rams fields a ground ball and throws out Bailey Holder (not pictured) of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mia<\/p>\n

Mia Meza #88 scores on a sac fly by teammate Addy Everrett (not pictured) of the Millikan Rams against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits inthe first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mia<\/p>\n

Mia Meza #88 along with Kayla Cisneros #14 of the Millikan Rams reacts along with teammates after a run scores against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits throws to the plate against Millikan Rams in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Third<\/p>\n

Third baseman Emoni Lam Sam #23 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits throws out Hailey Fematt #7 of the Millikan Rams at first base in the third inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Right<\/p>\n

Right fielder Elizabeth Marquez #9 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits catches a fy ball by Addy Everrett (not pictured) of the Millikan Rams in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Right<\/p>\n

Right fielder Elizabeth Marquez #9 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits catches a fly ball against the Millikan Rams in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Riley<\/p>\n

Riley McAndrew #66 of the Millikan Rams dives back o first ahead of the tag by first baseman Sunnie Vaafuti #3 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the second inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits reacts after hitting a batter with bases loaded against Millikan Rams as a run scores in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Tegan Breaux #19 of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits throws to the plate against Millikan Rams in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Catcher<\/p>\n

Catcher Maya Hernandez #61 of the Millikan Rams catches a foul pop up by Janelle Morris (not pictured) of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the third inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Kayla<\/p>\n

Kayla Cisneros #14 of the Millikan Rams tagged out by catcher Janelle Morris (not pictured) of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Lauryn<\/p>\n

Lauryn Kim #48 of Millikan scores past catcher Janelle Morris #5 of Long Beach Poly in the fourth inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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Starting pitcher Riley McAndrew #66 of the Millikan Rams throws to the plate agains the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the first inning of a prep softball game at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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LONG BEACH \u2014 Senior pitcher Riley McAndrew was motivated to continue the ongoing legacy of Millikan\u2019s softball team.\u00a0That\u2019s why McAndrew brought her best stuff inside the circle when it mattered the most.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could tell by her performance that she really wanted this game,\u201d Millikan coach Michelle Lehr said. \u201cShe proved it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The George Washington commit threw a complete game and allowed only three hits and one earned run in Millikan\u2019s 6-1 victory against Long Beach Poly at El Dorado Park in a Moore League game Thursday.<\/p>\n

She also drew two walks, scored two runs and hit a leadoff triple in the sixth inning.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just know I have to do the best for my team,\u201d said McAndrew, who took a no-hitter into the sixth inning. \u201cTowards the end, after the no-hitter was up, I was just trying to finish. Do my best, but really just be competitive and make the batters compete.\u201d<\/p>\n

Millikan improved to 15-6 overall and 6-0 in the Moore League. The Rams are halfway to securing their sixth straight league title. They are on a 31-game win streak in league.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe still have to keep working hard,\u201d McAndrew said, \u201cmaking sure we\u2019re putting all our effort and focus in at practice. It means a lot to us, especially this group of seniors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Junior first baseman Sunnie Vaafuti drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning for Long Beach Poly (9-4, 6-2), which was trying to grab a share of the league lead Thursday.<\/p>\n

Poly pitcher Tegan Breaux threw a complete game. She allowed nine hits, one earned run, two walks and struck out four batters.<\/p>\n

\u201cI told my kids after the game, I wanted this,\u201d Poly coach Elizabeth Sanches-Martin said. \u201cWe wanted this for you. We love you guys at a whole other level than softball is concerned. But you have to hit the ball to score runs, and you have to score runs to win a game, and that\u2019s where we fell short.\u201d<\/p>\n

Millikan junior outfielder Mia Meza chopped a leadoff single in the top of the first inning. Meza stole second base and reached third on a passed ball.<\/p>\n

Senior infielder Addy Everett\u2019s sacrifice fly to deep right field scored Meza for a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we all played together really well,\u201d Everett said. \u201cThe senior mentality, go all out. We have nothing to lose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Millikan added three runs in the fourth. Senior outfielder Kayla Cisneros hit a leadoff double. Everett singled and stole second, which put runners on second and third with no outs.<\/p>\n

Junior infielder Lauryn Kim reached on a fielder\u2019s choice but Cisneros was tagged out at home for the first out of the inning. McAndrew drew a walk to load the bases. Sophomore infielder Lizzie Hobbs was hit by a pitch, scoring Everett for a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just feel like they\u2019re all looking up to us,\u201d Everett said of Millikan\u2019s non-senior players. \u201cWe just have to carry the tradition on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senior designated player Peyton Dobrovolny hit a sacrifice fly that scored Kim. McAndrew also scored on the play after getting into a rundown.<\/p>\n

Millikan led 4-0 after four innings.<\/p>\n

MUST SEE VIDEO: Millikan softball scores two runs with consecutive plays at the plate via heads up base running. <\/p>\n

Millikan 4, Long Beach Poly 0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. pic.twitter.com\/9Mb88e9HsO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Everett\u2019s sacrifice fly scored senior Hailey Fematt in the fifth for a 5-0 lead.<\/p>\n

McAndrew hit a leadoff triple in the sixth. Hobbs brought home McAndrew for a 6-0 lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s something I\u2019ve been waiting to do for this team,\u201d McAndrew said of her hitting.<\/p>\n

Rams sophomore catcher Maya Hernandez hit a two-out triple but was left stranded.<\/p>\n

Poly senior third baseman Emoni Lam Sam\u2019s two-out double broke up McAndrew\u2019s no-hit bid in the bottom of the sixth.<\/p>\n

Jackrabbits senior catcher Janelle Morris hit a leadoff double in the seventh inning. Freshman Abigail Rodriguez entered as a courtesy runner and later scored Poly\u2019s only run of the game via Vaafuti\u2019s sacrifice fly.<\/p>\n

Millikan will play at Cabrillo on Monday, April 20.\u00a0Poly will host Compton on Tuesday, April 21.<\/p>\n

Millikan senior pitcher Riley McAndrew on throwing a complete game in Millikan\u2019s 6-1 win against Long Beach Poly in Moore League softball play. @RileyMcandrew66<\/a> also drew two walks, scored two runs and hit a triple in the 6th inning. <\/p>\n

The George Washington commit had a day. pic.twitter.com\/1IpG8SXEoK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Millikan senior infielder Addy Everett on going 2 for 2 with two singles and two RBI sacrifice flys in A 6-1 victory over rival Long Beach Poly. <\/p>\n

The Rams have won 31 consecutive Moore League games. pic.twitter.com\/GkUJu0ceYL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Millikan softball coach Michelle Lehr on her team\u2019s energy and effort in a 6-1 victory against Long Beach Poly. <\/p>\n

Coach Lehr\u2019s program is trying to win a sixth consecutive Moore League title and is currently on a 31-game league win streak. pic.twitter.com\/zcrjOWcsnU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Long Beach Poly softball Elizabeth Sanches-Martin on her team\u2019s effort in a 6-1 loss to Millikan in a Moore League game for first place in the league standings. <\/p>\n

Coach Sanches-Martin said her team wanted to win but she knows her program\u2019s impact is bigger than the final score. pic.twitter.com\/j9wW9P7SKb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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