Liberty Fastpitch Soars Past Mount Si with Strong Third Inning

Avery Huh's nine-strikeout complete game leads Liberty to 5-1 victory over rival Mount Si.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:20pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fastpitch softball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.Liberty High School's fastpitch team celebrates their victory over Mount Si, showcasing the squad's talent and leadership as they aim to defend their state championship.Seattle Today

Liberty High School's fastpitch softball team, the defending state champions, defeated Mount Si 5-1 on March 27 behind a dominant pitching performance from senior Avery Huh. Huh threw a complete game, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out nine batters. The Patriots broke open a 1-1 tie with a four-run third inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Berlyn Crockett.

Why it matters

Liberty's victory over a tough Mount Si squad shows the Patriots have the talent to repeat as state champions despite losing some key players from last year's title-winning team. Avery Huh has emerged as the team's leader in the circle, while Isabella Rockey and Berlyn Crockett provide a potent middle of the order.

The details

Liberty struck first in the bottom of the third inning, with Rockey and Huh scoring on Crockett's two-run double. Reese Broughton then singled home Crockett to make it 4-1 Patriots. Liberty added an insurance run in the fifth on an RBI groundout from Crockett and a run-scoring double from Broughton.

  • The game was played on March 27, 2026.
  • Liberty scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning.

The players

Avery Huh

A senior right-handed pitcher for Liberty High School who threw a complete game, allowing one run on three hits with nine strikeouts.

Joon Huh

Avery Huh's father and the head coach of the Liberty High School fastpitch team.

Isabella Rockey

A key bat in the middle of the Liberty lineup who can drive the ball for extra-base hits.

Berlyn Crockett

A leader on the Liberty team who delivered a crucial two-run double in the third inning to give the Patriots the lead.

Reese Broughton

A Liberty player who had an RBI single in the third inning and an RBI double in the fifth to help power the Patriots' offense.

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What they’re saying

“I try to keep it the same because it's just a routine. As a whole we were definitely more focused because we knew it was a tougher team with better pitching. I think we just locked in.”

— Avery Huh, Liberty Pitcher

“With Kyla (Siu) and Emi (Connell) leaving, she's had to take that leadership role. She's not getting rattled as much, where she has blossomed to where she used to throw whatever was put down. But now she's on the mound, she's giving me signs.”

— Joon Huh, Liberty Head Coach

“Is she gonna hit ten home runs? No. But doubles will be left and right. She's fast on the bases.”

— Joon Huh, Liberty Head Coach

“They coach a lot during practice. Last game we won 6-0 over Eastlake, but she (Rockey) was not happy because there were some signs that were missed. She said for every sign that we missed we are running poles. She has been a great leader.”

— Joon Huh, Liberty Head Coach

What’s next

Liberty will host Bothell on March 30 before taking on Seattle Prep on April 1 as they continue their quest to defend their state championship.

The takeaway

Liberty's victory over a talented Mount Si squad demonstrates the Patriots have the pitching, hitting, and leadership to repeat as state champions despite losing key players from last year's title-winning team. Avery Huh's dominance in the circle and the production of the middle of the order have Liberty poised for another deep playoff run.