Warriors reach playoffs as Stephens leads in rebirth season
Gateway Christian coach Rick Rapp guides his grandson Jaydon Stephens and the Warriors toward the playoffs. Stephens dominates with a 5-2 mark, sharper curveball, and a deeper pitching rotation helping a late-season surge. The journey begins today at 4 p.m. at Rio Rancho High School.
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Dexter Demons and Santa Rosa Lions Set for 3A Quarterfinal Clash
In Rio Rancho at 4 p.m. the Dexter Demons and Santa Rosa Lions meet in the 3A quarterfinals. Dexter, 15-5, seeks to rebound after a shaky opener against Pecos while Santa Rosa, 18-8, rallied past Loving 8-7 to reach the quarters.
Lady Demons eye fourth 3A softball title in Rio Rancho
Dexter softball coach Kim Smith downplays seed numbers as top ranked Lady Demons prepare for a 12:30 p.m. state semifinal at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho. They meet winner of Santa Rosa and Lordsburg with key players Bryana Munoz Marlon Blankvoort Domingue Salas and Kassandra Madrid guiding the chase for another title.
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