Espanola Valley's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Thoreau Hawks a 19-0 shutout. The match marked the Sundevils' most dominant win of the season.
Aliah Villalobos
| 04/10/25 @ Thoreau | 4 |
| 03/21/25 @ Navajo Prep | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Los Alamos | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Taos | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs St. Michael's | 1 |
Aliah Villalobos was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Dionicka Maestas was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Aliya Rael-Lopez was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Espanola Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Espanola Valley moved to 3-10 with that victory, which also ended their seven-game losing streak. As for Thoreau, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Espanola Valley will venture away from home to challenge Pojoaque Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thoreau, they will head out to face off against Grants at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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