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Ray High Bearcats
The fourth-ranked Ray softball team dominated both Mogollon and Duncan last week, outscoring the two teams, 35 – 1.
The Lady Cats scored nine runs in the first inning and scored in each of the next three innings of the 15 – 0 win against Duncan last Friday.
Stormee Galka hit a three-run triple and Nepeese Avechuco hit a two-run triple while Tara Lorona drove in two runs with a double to lead the Lady Cats’ offensive attack.
Galka, a Maryville University commit, and Daniela Hinojos combined for the one-hit shutout, each throwing two innings in the game. Galka allowed the only hit and struck out four and Hinojos, a freshman, surrendered only a walk and fanned two in the relief appearance.
Galka and Savannah Willis combined for five hits and 10 RBI in the Lady Cats’ 20 – 1 victory at Mogollon last Tuesday. Willis had three hits and six RBI while Galka had two hits, including a double to go along with four RBI. Janae Ruiz also had a big game at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. Ema Alverado and Hinojos each had two hits in the game.
Galka and Hinojos combined to allow an unearned run on a hit. The duo walked three and struck out seven in the five-inning game.
Upcoming schedule: Apr. 12 at Miami, Apr. 15 vs. San Carlos, and Apr. 19 vs. Ft. Thomas. All games are scheduled for 4 p.m.
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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