Del Norte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Bernalillo Spartans, falling 13-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Del Norte saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Malvin Waquie, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was Waquie's first of the season.
Del Norte's loss dropped their record down to 1-9-1. As for Bernalillo, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Del Norte will welcome West Mesa at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs are coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning the Knights will have to defend against a team out to prove they can win away from home. As for Bernalillo, they will head out to challenge Belen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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