Sotomayor got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Marshall Rams. The victory continues a trend for the WILDCATS in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won three in a row.
Penelope Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Ariana Alvarado was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Mia Sandera also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
WILDCATS
| 02/24/26 vs Marshall | 15 |
| 02/19/26 vs Southside | 5 |
| 02/17/26 @ O'Connor | 3 |
| 02/14/26 vs Hutto | 7 |
| 02/13/26 vs Giddings | 10 |
| + 14 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Sotomayor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2025.
The win got Sotomayor back to even at 4-4-1. As for Marshall, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Sotomayor is set to square off against their familiar foe Holmes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Marshall will face off against rival Harlan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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