Mira Costa in driver’s seat for Bay League softball championship
Mira Costa senior Jamie Hoffman is tied for the team lead in home runs and RBI.. Photo Playing for first-year head coach Brittany Gardner, Mira Costa’s softball team has flown under the radar for most of the season, but the Mustangs have quietly taken control of the Bay League race. Mira Costa has an impressive 20-7 overall record and is undefeated in league play with a 8-0 record. The Mustangs all but clinched the Bay League title Wednesday with a 6-1 victory at Palos Verrdes (8-15, 4-3). Mira Costa plays at Morningside on Tuesday then hosts Redondo in a 7:15 p.m. game at Marine West field on Wednesday to conclude the regular season. Four-time defending champion Redondo (9-12, 4-2) slaughtered Inglewood 22-0 Wednesday and, coupled with Palos Verde’s loss, took sole possession of second place “We are very excited at the possibility of clinching the Bay League title,” Gardner said. “Prior to the season we held a goals meeting and our number one goal was to win the title.” Mira Costa rebounded from a 4-2 loss to Burbank in the Consolation final of the Redondo Tournament on Saturday.. Mira Costa has put itself in the position to claim the title with a total team effort that includes…
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