Rio Rancho High School Softball 6-4 Victory over Atrisco Heritage Academy

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro text & credit” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”text-align:end;” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Rio Rancho High School softball team opened its District 1-5A slate with a come-from-behind 6-4 victory over visiting Atrisco Heritage Academy Tuesday afternoon at Paul Kohman Field. Observer sports editor Gary Herron captured these “moments in time.”[/et_pb_text][et_pb_slider arrows_custom_color=”#ffffff” module_class=”full-image-slider” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB1.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(20,20,20,0.64)” admin_title=”SB1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]

Longtime Rams coach Paul Kohman, far right, talks to his players as they prepare to bat in the first inning.

[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB2.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(17,17,17,0.66)” admin_title=”SB2″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Leadoff batter Ashley Burriel beats the tag after over-sliding third base on her first-inning leadoff triple.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB3.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(22,22,22,0.65)” admin_title=”SB3″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Kayla Reed watches the ball off her bat in the first inning. She had two of the Rams’ nine hits in the win.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB4.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(17,17,17,0.66)” admin_title=”SB4″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Labraida Tenorio was in control in the circle for the Rams, scattering four hits in her team’s 6-4 victory.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB5.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(15,15,15,0.66)” admin_title=”SB5″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Rams third baseman Mia Martinez couldn’t stop this throw, but the AHA base runner didn’t advance in the fifth inning.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB6.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(17,17,17,0.65)” admin_title=”SB6″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Catcher Kionna King singles to left in her fifth inning at-bat, setting the stage for Mia Martinez’s three-run homer.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB7-1.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(20,20,20,0.66)” admin_title=”SB7″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Kayla Reed looks to the umpire to see if she’s safe after unsuccessfully beating the throw to the plate in the three-run fifth. She was trying to score on Kionna King’s single.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB8.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(15,15,15,0.66)” admin_title=”SB8″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Mia Martinez (16) is greeted by her teammates at the plate after she socked a 3-run homer, giving the Rams a 6-3 lead in the fifth.[/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SB9.jpg” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(20,20,20,0.67)” admin_title=”SB9″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” body_font_size_tablet=”18px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Job well done: Rams pitcher Labraida Tenorio and catcher Kionna King chat after the Jaguars are retired.[/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]