On Monday, April 22, Eastwood defeated Socorro 3-1 in high school softball, with Miranda Guillen pitching a complete game. Guillen also hit a solo home run, while Gaby DeAnda contributed a 2-run RBI double. The victory secured Eastwood the 2nd seed for the upcoming playoffs in District 1-6A. In another game, Hanks earned the 2nd seed from District 2-5A by defeating Bel Air 10-0.
In high school baseball action on the same day, Ysleta edged out Bel Air 5-4 with Derek Licon picking up the win on the mound. Angel Flores, Moré Lozano, and Jacob Lopez led the offense with key hits and RBIs. Horizon also had a dominant performance, beating Hanks 10-2. Franklin Miller pitched 6 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts, while several players contributed to the offensive output.
Other notable results from Monday’s games include Riverside defeating Irvin 16-2 with multiple players registering RBIs, and Canutillo earning a 6-2 victory over Jefferson. Chapin, Burges, and Del Valle also secured convincing wins over their respective opponents.
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