Archive - Apr 28, 2012 - Sports Article
Howard College Head Softball Coach Kelly Raines knew going into Friday's series against conference rival Odessa College that the Hawks needed to win at least three of four games against the Wranglers to earn the top seed in regional play.
A two-game sweep at home would have given Raines' team a head start, but a rough inning by HC's ace, Sandra Serna, and a batting clinic staged by the Wranglers dashed that plan as the Hawks found themselves on the short end of a 10-1 ball game — a rarity for the 19-3 (41-14 overall) squad.
When Howard College and New Mexico Junior College meet on the baseball diamond, there is no telling what will happen. The two Western Junior College Athletic Conference bullies met Friday at Jack Barber Field for another chapter in its storied rivalry.
This time, the Hawks would sweep the first two games of the four-game series winning the first outing by a score of 8-3 and taking Game Two 19-11 after a dramatic, eight-run comeback.
.jpg "Howard College's Ashley Hall slides into home for the game-winning run against conference foe Odessa College on Friday during Game Two at Foundation Field. The Hawks dropped the first game 10-1, but avenged the loss by winning the nightcap by a score of 12-4.")
.jpg "Howard College's Levi Scott gets the out at first base during Game Two of a four-game series Friday at Jack Barber Field. The Hawks won the first game 8-3, then staged a comeback to win the second game 19-11. The Hawks conclude the series today in Hobbs, N.M.")
