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Belen’s Aaliyah Cordova is called out at home during the Eagles’ victory over Santa Fe.

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First year coach Oscar Medrano and the Eagles are 4-2 after a heartbreaking 8-7 loss Tuesday at Valley, where the Vikings scored four times in the last inning.  BHS has victories against Pojoaque Valley, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and a split against Organ Mountain.  

“They are a really good 5A school,” Medrano said of Organ Mountain. “It was a good indication, a good sign for us that we’re getting to where we need to be.”  

Medrano says pitching and hitting have been pretty good, but the defense has “struggled a little bit. We just need to be a little more consistent in everything that we’re trying to do.”  

BHS plays in a Las Cruces tournament starting Friday against Centennial.   

Heading into Thursday’s game at Cibola, Valencia is 1-2. The Jaguars, under first-year coach Eli Miera, started the season with a 12-2 victory over Manzano.  

However, VHS lost by double-digits to Rio Rancho and Los Alamos. Miera said the tough schedule will prepare Valencia for district. 

“These girls have shown they have grit and are a tight knit group,” Miera said. “I am really impressed with our talent level. 

After opening the season with a 3-1 home victory over Aztec, Los Lunas lost 14-3 to Rio Rancho. The Tigers are now 2-1 after defeating Volcano Vista 18-8. On Tuesday, LLHS hosts Valencia, with the first pitch at 6 p.m. 

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Mike Powers | News-Bulletin Sports Writer
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Mike Powers spent more than 40 years as a television news and sports anchor, mostly in the Albuquerque market. He has won numerous awards including New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year. He covers a wide range of sports, including the Valencia County prep scene.