Bears
| 04/24/25 vs Clayton | 18-3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Clayton | 17-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Logan | 15-0 |
| 04/21/25 @ Logan | 17-2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Sandia Prep | 17-2 |
| + 9 more games |
Estancia had already won 13 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.9 runs) and they went ahead and made it 14 on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Clayton Yellowjackets as they made off with an 18-3 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-1 on Thursday.
Jhenna Valencia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most triples she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Peyton Looper and Rylynn Velarde did most of the damage at the plate: Looper got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Velarde got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs Velarde has posted since back in March. Lucille Summers was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Estancia hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in eight consecutive matchups.
Estancia's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-2. As for Clayton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Estancia is set to face off against their familiar foe Tucumcari at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Clayton will take on rival Raton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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