Rosary Stunned by Chaminade

Christina Lupacchini pitched a three-hitter, Courtney Whale had her third consecutive game-winning hit--a two-out, sixth-inning double--and Chaminade eliminated top-seeded Rosary, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the Southern Section Division IV softball playoffs Thursday.

The Royals (23-9), retired in order only twice, stranded six runners, four in scoring position.

“They capitalized on what seemed like their only opportunity,” Coach Tom Tice said. “We just didn’t get the key hit or take advantage when we had the chances.”

In Division I quarterfinals:

Mater Dei 1, Diamond Bar 0 (8 innings)--Courtney Betley’s bases-loaded single and Tia Bollinger’s three-hitter lifted Mater Dei (30-1), which plays Camarillo.

Camarillo 1, Los Alamitos 0--An infield error beat Los Alamitos’ Kim Dillon, who allowed three hits.

In the Division II quarterfinals:

Cerritos 4, Troy 0--Jessica van der Linden pitched a one-hitter as the top-seeded Dons (28-2) beat Troy (21-8).

La Crescenta Crescenta Valley 2, Kennedy 0--Kennedy (22-6) had its 11-game winning streak stopped despite Michelle Turner’s five-hitter.

In Division III quarterfinals:

Hacienda Heights Wilson 1, Tustin 0--A perfect game by Wilson’s April Valdez topped Diana La Riva’s three-hitter and 14 strikeouts for Tustin (15-12-1).

Laguna Hills 1, Elsinore 0--Katie Oliver singled in Leslie Simien in the top of the first inning. Laguna Hills (21-9) will play top-seeded Wilson (26-2-1).

Sonora 5, Perris 0--Winning pitcher Carrie Wisen had two hits and two RBIs for No. 2 Sonora, which will play today’s Pacifica-Whittier La Serna winner.

In Division V quarterfinals:

Cerritos Whitney 3, Orange Lutheran 0--A three-run fourth-inning rally beat the Lancers (23-7-1).

San Pedro Mary Star 2, Calvary Chapel 0--The Eagles (16-9) had their streak of championship-game appearances snapped at four by fourth-seeded Mary Star.

In a Division VI quarterfinal:

Boron 3, Liberty Christian 2--Boron (19-5) beat visiting Liberty Christian (17-3) in 35-mph wind.