Warriors reach softball playoffs

Fallbrook High School's 2021 softball season ended June 7 with a playoff loss against Sage Creek.

The Warriors had a 2-16 regular-season record and lost all 10 Valley League games. The power rankings which are based on strength of schedule as well as win-loss record seeded Fallbrook 12th among Division IV teams, giving the Warriors their first playoff berth since 2014 and a first-round game at fifth-seeded Sage Creek.

"There was a lot of growth that happened," said Fallbrook coach Lisa Stehle. "I'm pleased with the growth I saw with the team."

Fallbrook's April 14 game at Sage Creek was a 21-2...