West Mesa is 1-9 against Atrisco Heritage Academy since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mustangs will host the Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
West Mesa came up short against Los Lunas on Tuesday, falling 8-2. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Padilla
| 04/22/25 @ Los Lunas | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Albuquerque | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Rio Grande | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Del Norte | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Albuquerque | 4 |
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Ellie Padilla made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Trinity 'Toots' Bazan, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Meanwhile, Atrisco Heritage Academy faced Los Lunas in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Jaguars lost 7-1 to the Tigers. The Jaguars' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Atrisco Heritage Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melanie MacIas, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Atrisco Heritage Academy's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 16-6. As for West Mesa, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-15.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Mesa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .440. However, it's not like Atrisco Heritage Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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