
Cowboys
| 02/26/26 vs Eastmark | 17 |
| 02/26/26 vs Winslow | 15 |
| 02/26/26 vs Sabino | 14 |
| 03/03/26 @ Tombstone | 13 |
| 02/28/26 vs Eastmark | 10 |
Willcox hadn't done well against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cowboys put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 8-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cowboys, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Hattie Macumber was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaqueline Ramirez, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Janelle Vandermeulen, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
The win (which was Willcox's third in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Willcox will venture away from home to face off against Bisbee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will head out to square off against Amphitheater at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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