The strikeouts are impressive, but Amber Waracka just wants to get out of the inning as fast as possible.

Waracka pitched a one-hitter and struck out 12 on Saturday as the Kamehameha softball team defeated Sacred Hearts, 5-0, in an Interscholastic League of Ho-nolulu game.

Waracka has yet to give up a run in all three games this season for the Warriors (3-0). On Wednesday, she allowed just two hits in a 2-0 win over 'Iolani and she threw a five-inning no-hitter in a 10-0 win over Maryknoll on March 8.

"I wasn't focused on the strikeouts," Waracka said. "I didn't know how many I had. It was mostly on us scoring runs and getting out of the inning quickly and going back in and scoring runs.

"It's not about me. It's about how we can make the outs and get out quickly. That's more important."

Waracka gave up the only hit to Sacred Hearts' Raecha Kauahikaua, the first batter she faced. Waracka didn't walk any batters and teammate Jamie Millwood batted 2 for 2, driving in two runs and scoring twice.

"Our team is really good," said Waracka, a senior. "We have a good defense and our hitting is great. If I can stay on my game and we can do good, hopefully it can end good for us."

Kamehameha assistant coach James Millwood said Waracka has done a good job mixing up her pitches, which has helped throw off opposing batters.

"She's in more control of herself this year and her pitches, she mixes it up well," said coach Millwood, who was filling in for head coach Randall Tamura last week. "She picked up her velocity. It's kept the teams off balance. When she hits her spots, even if they make contact, the defense has been playing well and making plays.

"She hasn't given up big hits when we've put batters on base. That's what she does best, mixing her pitches."

Pomai Kalakau caught for Waracka during the Sacred Hearts game and Liz Koki caught the previous two games.

Earlier this season, when coach Millwood asked Waracka about her goals for the season, she told him she wanted a state title.

"She was thinking for the team," Millwood said. "I know she's working her best and doing her best for the team."

Waracka said she hopes the team's cohesiveness will carry the Warriors a long way.

"This year is different, everyone is hanging out together," Waracka said. "Everyone on the team helps contribute, if not contributing on the field, they are helping on the bench. Everyone is making a big part for the team. I'm only one of nine."

Reach Stanley Lee at sktlee@honoluluadvertiser.com.