Softball Recap: St. Pius X Takes Down Ranked Eldorado

Sartans

Margin (Wins)

03/12/26 vs Albuquerque Academy	16
03/13/26 vs Bloomfield	15
03/06/26 vs Santa Fe	14
03/21/26 vs Eldorado	9
03/14/26 vs Eldorado	8

St. Pius X faced Eldorado in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Sartans blew past the Golden Eagles 18-9. Considering the Sartans have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Lilee Zarate made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last six matchups.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zo? Mangrum, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, ten RBI, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Jordan Chavez was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI.

St. Pius X always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eldorado only posted an OBP of .395.

St. Pius X's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Eldorado, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.

St. Pius X will head out to take on Kirtland Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sartans will need to watch out since the Broncos have now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests. As for Eldorado, they will welcome Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season.