Softball Recap: Bernalillo Wins Going Away Against Valley

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 @ Del Norte	18
03/25/25 @ Espanola Valley	17
03/25/25 @ Espanola Valley	12
03/13/25 vs Grants	10
03/11/25 vs Pojoaque Valley	10

Bernalillo had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Valley on Tuesday. The Spartans put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 14-5 win. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won seven games by nine runs or more so far this season.

Calandria Montoya made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Herrera, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, three doubles, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Chavez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Bernalillo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .612. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valley only posted an OBP of .400.

The victory got Bernalillo back to even at 10-10. As for Valley, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Bernalillo didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 21-3 win against Hope Christian on the 18th. As for Valley, they have also already played their next matchup, a 27-11 defeat against Albuquerque Academy on the 18th.