Softball Game Preview: Cibola Cougars vs. Rio Rancho Rams

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04/07/26 - Away	21-9 W
03/21/26 - Home	4-6 L
04/25/25 - Away	3-2 W
04/08/25 - Home	9-18 L
04/26/24 - Home	11-9 W
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Cibola is 8-2 against Rio Rancho since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Rams at 3:30 p.m. Cibola has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cibola is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Mexico's top teams: Piedra Vista, who was ranked 13th at the time (Cibola was ranked 22nd). The Cougars lost 17-10 to the Panthers on Tuesday. The Cougars' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Volcano Vista hit Rio Rancho with a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams fell 9-5 to the Hawks. Rams fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Hawks since Tuesday.

Rio Rancho's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Cibola, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-14.

Cibola got the 'W' in their previous meeting on April 7th against Rio Rancho by a conclusive 21-9 score. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.