Feb 18, 2025 | Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys

Carson Wins Opener

Carson High opened up the softball season with a 5-0 win over North Torrance. In a Presidents’ Day special, senior pitcher Gisselle Pintoja went seven strong innings, yielding just two hits while striking out six.

Carson star Rylee Gardner (26) scores one of her two runs vs North Torrance 

The other was a solo blast in the seventh inning. (Photo: Earl Heath)

By Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer

Carson High opened up the softball season with a 5-0 win over North Torrance. In a Presidents’ Day special, senior pitcher Gisselle Pintoja went seven strong innings, yielding just two hits while striking out six.

Rylee Gardner scored two runs, including a monster blast that nearly left the school grounds.

Veteran umpire Robert Mitchell (LA Softball unit) makes call at first. (Photo: Earl Heath)

The defending City Champions won the 2024 Open title by defeating Granada Hills 1-0.