Sierra Gonzales slides into home plate, making the Toppers’ first run of the game in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers softball team hosted the Valencia Jaguars on Thursday for a non-district game played on Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Jaguars started strong in the first inning with a home run by Rosalyn Rael and two additional runs to lead the Toppers.

The Toppers’ batting improved and they began pulling away from the Jaguars with another two home runs by Abagail DeHerrera and one more by Jamie Cisneros to win the game 14-5 to continue their early winning streak.

Topper Adia Fortin shown pitching with enthusiasm during Thursday’s game against the Jaguars on Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez connects with the ball for a single in the 3rd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Reyanna Naranjo and K’Lee Warwick go to the fence, but the ball was just out of reach for the out in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com