College of the Sequoias' Madisyn Benedict (1) making a throw in a game earlier this season versus Bakersfield College on February 19, 2026. (Norma Foster / COS Athletics)

March 4, 2026

No. 11 COS Softball Split CVC Doubleheader at Fresno

Game 1

Sequoias

13-4-1, 1-1

Fresno

10-6, 2-0

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Sequoias	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Fresno	0	0	0	0	1	0	X	1	5	2

Game 2

Sequoias

14-4-1, 2-1

Fresno

10-7, 2-1

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Sequoias	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	3	7	1
Fresno	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	9	0

FRESNO, Calif. – The state ranked No. 11 College of the Sequoias softball team (14-4-1, 2-1) split a Central Valley Conference doubleheader on the road Tuesday against Fresno City College (10-7, 2-1). The Giants dropped a tight 1-0 decision in the opener before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 to move to 14-4-1 overall and 2-1 in CVC play.

Game 1: Fresno City 1, Sequoias 0

Game one turned into a pitcher's duel between Audrina Rodriguez (Woodlake HS) and Fresno's Sara Barbosa. Rodriguez delivered a strong outing for the Giants, striking out nine batters and allowing just one run on five hits across six innings.

Neither team broke through until the fifth inning. Fresno delivered a two-out single to center field that brought home the game's only run.

College of the Sequoias managed three hits in the game from Gabrielle Vasquez (Redwood HS), Mikayla Moreno (El Diamante HS) and Emilee Santos (Corcoran HS), but the Giants were unable to push a run across despite drawing two walks.

Rodriguez kept the Rams in check for most of the afternoon, but Fresno's pitching staff held COS off the board to secure the 1-0 win.

Game 2: Sequoias 3, Fresno City 1

The Giants responded in Game 2 with timely hitting and strong pitching to earn the split.

The Giants took the lead in the fourth inning when Alivea Salcedo (Tulare Western HS) delivered an RBI single to left field, scoring Shelby Somavia (Redwood HS) for a 1-0 advantage.

Fresno tied the game in the sixth on an RBI single, but COS answered in the seventh with the biggest swing of the day. Miyah Reeves (Coalinga HS) singled to left field to set up Madisyn Benedict (Hanford HS), who launched a two-run home run to left field to give the Giants a 3-1 lead.

Amanda Herrera (Immanuel HS) handled the bulk of the pitching duties, tossing six innings while allowing one run on eight hits and striking out three. Rodriguez returned to the circle in the seventh and closed the door to earn the save.

Reeves led the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, while Benedict's late homer provided the decisive runs.

Notable Performances

Madisyn Benedict: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs
Miyah Reeves: 3-for-3, Run
Alivea Salcedo: 1-for-3, RBI, BB
Amanda Herrera: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 3 K (Win)
Audrina Rodriguez: 1.0 IP, (Save); 6.0 IP, 9 K in Game 1 (Win)

Up Next

College of the Sequoias continues Central Valley Conference play this week as the Giants will continue their roadstand by travleing to Reedley College on Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. They will then travel to state ranked No. 2 West valley College for a doubleheader on Saturday, March 7 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. The Giants will return home for a doubleheader with Yuba College on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.