Softball Recap: Cholla Has No Trouble Against Rio Rico

Cholla hadn't done well against Rio Rico recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Chargers blew past the Hawks 21-6. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Isabella Pratti was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Pratti was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.

Martha Zepeda

Runs (Career)

04/17/25 @ Rio Rico	4
03/25/25 @ Amphitheater	3
03/20/25 vs Catalina	3
03/18/25 vs Nogales	3
04/15/25 vs Rio Rico	2

In other batting news, Cholla got a massive performance out of Martha Zepeda, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs and two RBI. Those four runs gave Zepeda a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nallely Contreras, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Cholla kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio Rico only managed six hits.

The win made it two in a row for Cholla and bumps their season record up to 5-10. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.5 runs over those games. As for Rio Rico, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cholla will square off against Douglas at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Rio Rico, they will face off against Sunnyside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.