Vancouver, WA — March 15, 2026 — Clark College continued region play with a thrilling offensive display in the first game, but ran into a dominant Clackamas squad in the nightcap, splitting the doubleheader at Raines Field.
Game 1: Clark's Explosive Comeback
Clark overcame an early 5–0 deficit to take control, erupting for 15 runs on 16 hits to win 15–5. The Penguins' lineup was firing on all cylinders:
In the circle, Delaney Bollman came in for relief and shut down Clackamas in the final innings, earning the win. The Penguins demonstrated resilience, smart base running, and timely hitting to secure the victory.
Game 2: Clackamas Fires Back
In the second matchup, Clark couldn't keep pace with a Clackamas offense that scored early and often. The Cougars erupted for 12 runs on 17 hits, including multiple extra-base hits and a home run from Atianna Vainuku-Johnson, and handed Clark a 12–2 loss.
Clark's scoring came late, with Mercedez Berduo-Flores and Jessica Tomberlin driving in unearned runs, but the Penguins couldn't recover from an early 9–0 deficit after three innings. Despite strong efforts from pitchers Kairi Rowand, Delaney Bollman, and Mylee Burrows, Clackamas' hitters were relentless.
Sunday Takeaways
The doubleheader showcased both the potential and challenges of Clark College softball:
With a 1–1 split on the day, the Penguins now turn their focus to maintaining their momentum from the opening-game offensive explosion while correcting the lapses that allowed Clackamas to dominate the nightcap.
Clark College fans saw a team capable of both explosive comebacks and learning from tough losses—a promising start to the season.
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