Photo Gallery: La Cañada vs. vs. Hawthorne High softball in playoff game

La Canada High's #20 Olivia Lam races to first base in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

La Canada High’s #20 Olivia Lam races to first base in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Solid defense and a potent offense led by leadoff hitter Olivia Leyva’s power surge complemented starting pitcher Maddy MacKenzie, as the Spartans snapped a two-game skid and will advance to the second round on Thursday after defeating the Cougars, 7-4, in front of their home faithful.

Photo Gallery: La Canada High softball in playoff game vs. Hawthorne High

La Canada High’s #14 Megan Reilly gets a high five from #17 Olivia Leyva after Reilly scored a run in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: La Canada High softball in playoff game vs. Hawthorne High

La Canada High’s #20 Olivia Lam connects with the ball in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: La Canada High softball in playoff game vs. Hawthorne High

La Canada High’s #7 Michelle Grochow connects with the ball in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: La Canada High softball in playoff game vs. Hawthorne High

La Canada High’s #5 Michelle Musso throws the back ball into the infield in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: La Canada High softball in playoff game vs. Hawthorne High

La Canada High’s #1 Maddy MacKenzie throws in CIF SS Div. IV sofball playoff game vs. Hawthorne High School at home in La Canada Flintridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.   (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)