If Copper Canyon was feeling good off their 24-14 takedown of Washington last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Copper Canyon Aztecs wound up on the wrong side of a tough 26-16 walloping at the hands of the Central Bobcats on Thursday. Copper Canyon was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2018.
Aleizah Bustamante led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mariana Torres, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
On Central's side, Selena Soto Andaverde was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two triples. Soto Andaverde is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Casey Ortega, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI.
Copper Canyon's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-5. As for Central, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Copper Canyon will face off against Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will head out on the road to challenge North Canyon at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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