Softball Recap: West Mesa Comes Up Short at Home Against Volcano Vista

West Mesa unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Volcano Vista Hawks on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.

Ellie Padilla made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity 'Toots' Bazan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

West Mesa has already played their next contest, a 14-3 win against Valley on the 25th. As for Volcano Vista, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-0 defeat against La Cueva on the 25th.