Solano baseball loses doubleheader

The Solano College baseball team dropped a doubleheader to host Butte in the 2023 season opener on Friday, losing 3-2 and 8-5.

In the opener, the Falcons (0-2) got a strong start from Miles Phillips, who went five innings and allowed just one hit and no runs. He did not figure in the decision.

Miles Meadows had two doubles and two runs scored to lead the offense. Kevin Parker had a sacrifice fly to tie the game 2-2 in the ninth before Butte had the walkoff in the bottom of the ninth.

Meadows had two more doubles in the nightcap. Connor Ross and Ryan Mitchell both knocked in two. Victor Vega and Mitchell also had doubles.

Women's Basketball Solano 54, Marin 38

The Solano College women's basketball team defeated Marin 54-38 on Friday night on the road.

The Falcons improved to 14-9 and 8-2 in the Bay Valley Conference with the win.

Solano was led in the road win by Julia Wright, who had 13 points and four steals. Dominique Eaglin and Melody Rafan each had 10 points, while Jaslyn Woods had eight assists and seven steals.

Solano's next game is Friday at Merritt.

Boys Basketball Casa Grande 76, American Canyon 67

The American Canyon boys basketball team lost to Casa Grande on Friday, falling 76-67.

The Wolves fell behind 17-12 after the first quarter and then Casa Grande extended its lead even more in the third quarter with a 27-16 run.

Girls Soccer Casa Grande 13, American Canyon 0

The American Canyon High girls soccer team fell to Casa Grande 13-0 on Friday night.

The Wolves fell to 5-9 and 0-7 in the Vine Valley Athletic League with the loss.