Softball Recap: Newcomb Comes Up Short

Newcomb extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They came up short against the Navajo Prep Eagles, falling 32-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-8 on Thursday.

As for Navajo Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Considering they have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

For Navajo Prep's part, Jazmine Deswood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Deswood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Navajo Prep got a massive performance out of Cheyenne Davis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave Davis a new career-high. Kira Begay was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.

Coming up, Newcomb will square off against Grants at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Skyhawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Navajo Prep, they will take on Tohatchi at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.