While Cibola's win against West Las Vegas wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Dons 5-4 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since April 25, 2025.
Gabrielle Moncada spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Benavidez, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Vanessa Romero, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Cibola's win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Cibola has already played their next matchup, a 22-0 victory against Del Norte on the 18th. As for West Las Vegas, they will take on Farmington in a tournament on Thursday. The Dons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Scorpions have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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