While Cinco Ranch didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Katy Taylor Mustangs with a sharp 9-1 win on Tuesday. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 12-0 victory the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2025.
Gaby Perez
| 02/24/26 @ Katy Taylor | 7 |
| 02/21/26 vs Tomball Memorial | 6 |
| 02/20/26 vs Cypress Ranch | 2 |
| 02/19/26 @ The Woodlands | 4 |
| 02/17/26 vs Katy | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Gaby Perez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last nine games. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Lindsey DeLeon was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Kaedyn Maxwell was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Cinco Ranch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive contests.
Cinco Ranch pushed their record up to 7-4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Katy Taylor, they moved to 9-2-1 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cinco Ranch will take on rival Jordan at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Katy Taylor is set to face off against their familiar foe Seven Lakes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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