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The top-ranked Ray softball team defeated both Ft. Thomas and Hayden last week to extend its winning streak to 11 games.
Ray High Bearcats
The Lady Cats last suffered a loss nearly a month ago, an 8 – 3 defeat versus Globe on Mar. 25.
Daniella Hinojos hit two homeruns and drove in five runs in the Lady Cats’ 16 – 0 win at Ft. Thomas on Apr. 11. The sophomore was one of five Ray players to have two hits in the game. Tara Lorona, who had three RBI in the win, Julie Meza, Gabby Montano, and Ema Alverado were the others.
Hinojos and Dani Montano combined on the two-hit shutout. The duo combined to whiff five Apaches’ hitters while only surrendering a single base-on-balls.
The Lady Cats are now 17 – 3 for the season.
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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