The Delta softball team just keeps finding a way.
The Mustangs opened play in the CCCAA State Championships with a 5-2 victory over Cypress on Friday in Bakersfield. They’ll move on to play San Mateo at 9 a.m. today in the eight-team, double-elimination tournament.
Ashley Laughlin went 2 for 3 with three RBI for Delta (37-6), and Mikaela Ferreira went 2 for 3 with a pair of runs driven in. Ashley Duval also had a pair of hits, including a double for Delta.
Delaney Pamplin (28-5) was in the circle, pitching a complete game with one run and six hits allowed while striking out three along the way.