Local High School Softball: Lady Tigers Split Weekend, Fall to Centennial 9-8 in District Opener, Wildcat Baseball

The Alamogordo Lady Tigers enjoyed a triumphant weekend before hitting a bump in the road as district play began.

Coming off a championship victory in the Kristin Griego Tournament in Rio Rancho, the Lady Tigers defeated Aztec 4-2 to claim the tournament title. The win improved Alamogordo to 11-0 overall at the time and showcased their early-season dominance.

Khloe Lunar was named Tournament MVP, while Amani Cosom, Hailey Evans, Davi Gonzalez, and Alyssa Bautista earned all-tournament honors.

However, the momentum was short-lived. In their first district game, the Lady Tigers dropped a hard-fought 9-8 decision to Centennial. Coming off the tournament win, Alamogordo fell to 11-1 overall and 0-1 in district play.

The Lady Tigers will look to rebound quickly when they host Centennial for a doubleheader on Thursday.

This mixed bag of results highlights both the promise and competitiveness of the Lady Tigers as they navigate the transition from non-district to district competition.

Baseball: Tularosa Wildcats Roll Past Hatch Valley 12-2

The Tularosa Wildcats picked up a convincing district win on the road, defeating Hatch Valley 12-2.

The victory improved Tularosa to 5-4 overall and 1-0 in district. The Wildcats will now travel to face Hatch Valley again on Friday in a doubleheader.

These results highlight a busy stretch for Alamogordo and area teams as district competition heats up. Stay tuned to 2nd Life Media and KALHRadio.org for continued coverage of local high school athletics.

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