Livermore Softball Extends Win Streak to 12 Games

Cowboys edge Saint Francis Lancers 2-1 in close matchup

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:23pm

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The Livermore High School softball team extended their winning streak to 12 games with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Saint Francis Lancers on Saturday. Pitcher Kaci Norton went the distance for Livermore, surrendering only one earned run on three hits, while Laine Macosky provided the offensive spark with a home run.

Why it matters

Livermore's impressive 12-game winning streak has propelled them to a 15-1 record on the season, keeping them in contention for a league title and potential playoff run. The close win over fellow powerhouse Saint Francis also demonstrates the Cowboys' ability to win tight games against top competition.

The details

Livermore pitcher Kaci Norton was dominant in the circle, going all seven innings and allowing just one earned run on three hits. At the plate, Laine Macosky reached base in all three of her plate appearances, including a crucial home run that proved to be the difference. The win was Livermore's 12th in a row, a stretch where they have outscored opponents by an average of nearly 7 runs per game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Livermore has now won 12 consecutive games dating back to early April.

The players

Kaci Norton

The starting pitcher for Livermore High School, who threw a complete game and allowed only one earned run.

Laine Macosky

The Livermore hitter who reached base in all three plate appearances, including hitting a crucial home run.

Livermore High School

The high school softball team that extended their winning streak to 12 games with the victory over Saint Francis.

Saint Francis Lancers

The high school softball team that lost to Livermore, ending their own 8-game winning streak and dropping to 14-2 on the season.

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What they’re saying

“Kaci has been so consistent for us lately, and that was another great outing from her today.”

— Livermore Head Coach

“We knew it was going to be a close game against a tough opponent like Saint Francis, so I'm proud of the way our team battled and came away with the win.”

— Laine Macosky, Livermore Hitter

What’s next

Livermore will look to extend their winning streak to 13 games when they take on San Ramon Valley on Tuesday, April 15th at 4:00 PM. Saint Francis will try to bounce back when they host Valley Christian on Wednesday, April 16th at 4:00 PM.

The takeaway

Livermore's dominant 12-game winning streak has established them as one of the top softball teams in the region, with their ability to win close games against quality opponents like Saint Francis boding well for their postseason aspirations. The Cowboys' combination of strong pitching and timely hitting has fueled their success so far this season.