Newcomb extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 3-15. They lost 22-13 to the Wingate Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 on Monday.
Newcomb got a massive performance out of Billrayiikaso Howard, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Shylinda Haskie also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Wingate, the win got them back to even at 9-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Wingate's side, Bryanna Yazzie was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Yazzie a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rhianna Begay, who went 2-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Newcomb is set to face off against their familiar foe Zuni at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Wingate will challenge rival Thoreau at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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