Thoreau extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-17. They lost 23-1 to the Navajo Prep Fighting Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Fighting Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-2 on Tuesday.
As for Navajo Prep, the win was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Navajo Prep's part, Leilani Wood made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wood was even better at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Navajo Prep got a massive performance out of Isabella Yazzie, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Kyleigh Lincoln was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thoreau will square off against Hot Springs at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Navajo Prep, they will welcome Zuni at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunderbirds will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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