Baseball Recap: Friday's Defeat Ends Hozho Academy's Winning Streak

Wolves

Previous 5 Games

05/16/25 vs Santa Rosa	5-15
05/15/25 vs Rehoboth Christian	10-5
05/03/25 @ Jemez Valley	12-2
05/03/25 @ Jemez Valley	23-2
05/02/25 vs Socorro	12-4

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hozho Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 15-5 to the Santa Rosa Lions on Friday. The Wolves' defeat signaled the end of their 17-game winning streak.

Keihin Kirk was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Philip Elkins, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Hozho Academy's loss dropped their record down to 21-5. As for Santa Rosa, their victory was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-3.

Hozho Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Santa Rosa, they will venture away from home to square off against Loving at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.