Chieftains
| 03/10/26 @ Tuba City | 16 |
| 03/05/26 vs Grants | 6 |
| 03/07/26 vs Sandia Prep | 1 |
| 03/07/26 vs Sandia Prep | 1 |
After only one run in their last game, Shiprock made sure to put some runs up on the board against Tuba City on Tuesday. The Chieftains blew past the Warriors 16-4. The Chieftains' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Taleah Phillips made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Phillips was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jadyn Benally was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Yonna Etcitty, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Shiprock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Shiprock's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Tuba City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Shiprock will welcome Zuni at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tuba City, they will head out to face off against Ganado at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup will give the Warriors their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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