Hawai'i Hilo Softball secured a spot in the upcoming PacWest Championships by sweeping Chaminade with scores of 7-0 and 8-2. This wins extend their streak to nine games, elevating their record to 20-10 in the conference. The Vulcans will join Concordia and Biola in the postseason tournament set to take place from May 4-7 in California. Madison Rabe excelled in Game 1 with a complete-game shutout, while Janessa Santos showcased her pitching prowess in Game 2, achieving six strikeouts. Chenoa Cainglit was a standout performer with four RBIs across both games.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i Hilo鈥檚 current winning streak: 9 games
  • Overall record: 23-14, PacWest record: 20-10
  • Complete-game shutout by Madison Rabe: 2 hits allowed, 5 strikeouts
  • Janessa Santos鈥檚 season ERA: 1.47, best in the conference
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo clinches PacWest Championship berth, joining Concordia and Biola.
  • Current teams eliminated from postseason: HPU, Chaminade, Menlo, Azusa Pacific.
  • Hawai'i Hilo is currently tied with Chaminade at 6 points in PacWest Hawai'i Challenge.
What's Next

The Vulcans will face HPU for two games on April 26. After that, they will participate in the PacWest Championships in early May, where they hope to capitalize on their momentum.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo's strong finish to the season positions them as a formidable contender for the PacWest Championship. Their combination of solid pitching and offensive firepower will be vital as they aim for postseason success.