Foothill leaves no doubt about top ranking

Rain postponed the final day of the Livermore Stampede softball tournament Friday, but much was learned in two days of play.

First, Chronicle No. 1 Foothill-Pleasanton is no joke. The Falcons (10-0) rolled Reno power Bishop Manogue 9-0 to win Pool D.

MaxPreps preseason All-America pitcher Nicole May struck out eight, gave up four hits and walked none while mowing through a lineup that featured five future D1 players, including Oregon State-bound Bailey McLaughlin, who had the only hit that got out of the infield.

Hailey Hayes, Hope Alley and Lauren Hermes all hit home runs for the Falcons and May was 2-for-2.