Kibby went the distance in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 victory over Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove that clinched the program’s fourth Sac-Joaquin Section Division I title. She rebounded from her first loss of the season by returning to the circle and scattering five hits to earn a complete game shutout.
Vacaville – Softball – Sophomore
Kibby went the distance in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 victory over Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove that clinched the program’s fourth Sac-Joaquin Section Division I title. She rebounded from her first loss of the season by returning to the circle and scattering five hits to earn a complete game shutout. Prior to the final two games, Kibby posted a 27-0 record with a 0.54 ERA and struck out 229 batters while walking just 40. After the Bulldogs finished 12-12 and out of the playoffs in 2013, Kibby helped turn Vacaville’s fortunes around by pitching all but six innings as the team finished 29-1-1 and won its first section title since 2005.
IN HER OWN WORDS: “I was really frustrated, but my team really supported me and had my back,” Kibby said of Vacaville’s loss to Pleasant Grove. “In the second game, I think I hit my locations better and we had some luck on our side with the defense making great plays.”
WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW: Looking at the skinny girl in the pitcher’s circle, one would never know that Katie has an admitted addiction to cookies, ice cream, and numerous other foods not found in any diet books. “I might be the most unhealthy eater I know.”
Honorable Mention
Nevada Schultz — The McClatchy-Sacramento sophomore won the SJS diving championship with a High School All-America qualifying score of 471.75.
