PHOTOS: Segerstrom advances to quarterfinals with 4-3 win over Newport Harbor

Lily Larkins of Newport Harbor tries to make a tag as Gizzelle Altamirano of Segerstrom slides into second base Saturday. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)

Segerstrom High School’s softball team won its second game in the CIF Division 4 playoffs, defeating Newport Harbor 4-3 Saturday in a second round game at Segerstrom.

The fourth-seeded Jaguars (21-2) move on to the quarterfinals Tuesday at Sunny Hills.

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Jaguars have a tradition of writing their names and numbers in chalk before the game.

Aidee Mendoza connects with the ball Saturday.

Newport Harbor's McKayla Cotton records the out as Kailah Alonso of Segerstrom tries to beat the throw.

Segerstrom's Rebeca Cabezas gets ready to throw a pitch.

Natalie Gonzalez of Segerstrom makes the out at first base.

Aidee Mendoza slides back to first base as McKayla Cotton of Newport Harbor gets the throw.

Segerstrom players celebrate after Saturday's victory.

Segerstrom was led by Aidee Mendoza who was 3 for 4 with two runs scored and Rebeca Cabezas who was 3 for 3 with three RBI.

Cabezas (17-1) recorded the victory on the mound, allowing two hits.

It’s been quite a season for Segerstrom,, which captured its seventh Golden West League title.

“This is our first time advancing to the CIF quarterfinals,” said Segerstrom Coach Yvonne Alonzo. “So proud of the Jaguar softball program.” 

Segerstrom opened the playoffs with a 24-0 victory over Banning.