Reyana Naranjo gets ready at bat in the 1st inning. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Starting pitcher Adia Fortin sends in a strike in the top of the 2nd. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity softball team hosted the Academy Chargers Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Chargers jumped out to an early three-run lead in the top of the first inning, but the Toppers quickly responded in a big way.

In a dominant bottom half of the inning, the Hilltoppers exploded offensively, crossing home plate 19 times to take control of the game.

The Chargers managed to add two more runs in the second inning, but once again the Toppers answered, plating three additional runs to seal the victory early. The Hilltoppers’ powerful offensive performance secured a decisive 22–5 win.

K’Lee Warwick steps in to get some time on the mound late in the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Sierra Gonzales catches a pop fly at 3rd base with Abagail DeHerrera backing her up. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez makes the tag at home plate for the out. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Abagail DeHerrera fields a ground ball and makes the throw to 1st for the out. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com