For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Los Alamos and Pojoaque Valley meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Hilltoppers were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Elks/Elkettes. Considering the Hilltoppers have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Sierra Gonzales was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Gonzales was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Jamie Cisneros
| 04/12/25 @ Pojoaque Valley | 4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Espanola Valley | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Moriarty | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Santa Fe | 3 |
| 03/09/24 vs Albuquerque Academy | 3 |
In other batting news, Jamie Cisneros was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ilyana Garcia, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Los Alamos always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pojoaque Valley only posted an OBP of .385.
Los Alamos' victory bumped their record up to 9-5-1. As for Pojoaque Valley, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Los Alamos beat the Elks/Elkettes by a score of 19-8 later that day.
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