Aaliyah Cartozian delivered a standout performance, driving in five runs, including a grand slam and an RBI single, to power the SJDR Saints - Girls to a decisive 17-2 victory against Palmer Catholic on Friday. The Saints dominated early, scoring 12 runs in the first inning. Key contributors included Caroline Dippel with a 2-run homer and Luciana Nichols with an RBI single.

In the second inning, the Saints added five more runs, highlighted by Nichols and Millie Albert each driving in two runs. Nichols also claimed the win, allowing no earned runs and striking out five over two innings. The Saints totaled eight hits, led by Cartozian, Nichols, and Albert with two each, and maintained discipline at the plate, earning 12 walks.

SJDR Saints will defend home turf Monday against Christ The King Catholic.