Former ’Pup still perfect for Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Former Hanford High star David Coulon hiked his record to 4-0 for top-ranked Arizona on Saturday, picking up the victory in the Wildcats 6-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton.

Coulon went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three hits and two runs -- one earned.

The senior left-hander struck out four and walked two, gaining the win with relief help from Mike Colla and Daniel Schlereth. The win was Arizona’s 12th straight, but the Cal State Fullerton ended the streak with a 10-7 victory Sunday.

Coulon has pitched in four games, compiling a 2.27 earned run average. He’s struck out 31 in 23 2/3 innings while allowing 16 hits and six walks.

Earlier last week, Coulon was named the national Proline Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and the Pac-10 Pitcher of the Week.

The honors stemmed from his performance in a tournament game at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, in which he tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts and tossed a one-hitter over eight innings of a 3-0 win.

SOFTBALL

Hernandez helps spark LaSalle

PHILADELPHIA -- Hanford High graduate Teddi Hernandez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored to help LaSalle defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 14-0 in a non-conference game Saturday.

The junior outfielder raised her batting average to .294. She’s started in nine games for the Explorers (7-9).

Dennis homers for Cal Baptist

RIVERSIDE -- Former Hanford High standout Allison Dennis went 2-for-2 with a homer and scored three times to help Cal Baptist complete a doubleheader sweep with a 12-4 softball victory over Hope International in Golden State Athletic Conference play Saturday.

Dennis is a freshman utility player for the Lancers, who are 28-2 overall and 8-0 in conference. She hit a solo homer in the second inning, and also had a single and walk for Cal Baptist, which is ranked No. 2 among NAIA schools.

The 2006 Hanford graduate is batting .200 with two home runs and eight RBIs in spot duty for Cal Baptist. She’s played in 15 games.

Facchini productive as pinch hitter

IRVING -- Hanford West High graduate Morgan Facchini delivered twice in a pinch-hitting role for Biola University in doubleheader vs. Concordia.

The sophomore singled in a 7-3 win, and drove in a run with a groundout in an 8-6 loss. Biola is 8-12 overall and 2-4 in GSAC play.

Facchini, a catcher, has been limited to six at-bats this season because of injury.

(March 17, 2008)