Navarro extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-19. They came up short against the Crockett Cougars, falling 20-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-2 back in March.
As for Crockett, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-10. Considering they have won 11 matchups by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Crockett's part, Amelia Ponce was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ponce has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sadie Peyton, who fired off two home runs and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adola Moore, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Navarro will challenge rival Anderson at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Crockett is set to face off against their familiar foe Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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