Softball Recap: Andrea Mata Alejo can't quite lead Luis Valdez Leadership Academy over Latino College Preparatory Academy

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 11:36pm

Softball Recap: Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions vs. Latino College Preparatory Academy Golden Eagles

Luis Valdez Leadership Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 18-7 to the Latino College Preparatory Academy Golden Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Luis Valdez Leadership Academy of the 11-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

Andrea Mata Alejo stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Mata Alejo is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

On Latino College Preparatory Academy's side, YULISSA HERNANDEZ and ANDREA SANCHEZ did most of the damage at the plate: HERNANDEZ scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while SANCHEZ scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. MARIELA BALBUENA was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

Luis Valdez Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Latino College Preparatory Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Luis Valdez Leadership Academy by a score of 33-13.

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