Softball Recap: Zuni's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Zuni took a 17-run defeat the last time they faced off against Newcomb, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thunderbirds sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over the Skyhawks on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Thunderbirds as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.

Kiaura Kallestewa

Runs (Career)

04/29/25 @ Newcomb	4
05/07/24 @ Navajo Prep	3
04/23/24 vs Thoreau	3
04/08/25 vs Wingate	2
03/29/25 vs Northwest	2

Kiaura Kallestewa was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run and four runs. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Malaya Quam, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Zuni kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Zuni's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 5-16. As for Newcomb, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-17.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zuni will square off against Navajo Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Thunderbirds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newcomb, they will face off against Shiprock at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chieftains have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.82 runs per game on average), something the Skyhawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.