Newcomb is 2-7 against Navajo Prep since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Skyhawks will face off against the Eagles at 3:00 p.m. Newcomb has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newcomb is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Saturday. They lost 16-1 to Santa Fe Indian.
Meanwhile, Navajo Prep gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Rehoboth Christian by a score of 9-5.
The team relied heavily on Amia Salazar, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Kira Begay was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Newcomb's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Navajo Prep, their record is now 10-5.
Newcomb might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Navajo Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Skyhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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