Show Low had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Dobson Mustangs 19-1 on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Riley Heuett and Aspyn Clark made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Heuett pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Clark tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Heuett scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Clark scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ari Rivera was a standout: she fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Addisyn Clark, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cougars
| 02/27/25 vs Dobson | 66.7% |
| 04/27/24 @ Snowflake | 30.4% |
| 04/22/24 vs Snowflake | 27.6% |
| 04/20/24 vs Joseph City | 37.5% |
| 04/18/24 vs Winslow | 46.2% |
| + 6 more games |
Show Low always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Dobson's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Show Low didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-0 defeat against Notre Dame Prep on the 27th. As for Dobson, they will be taking part in a tournament against Estrella Foothills at 10:45 a.m. on Friday.
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