The Durango High School softball team went 1-2 over the weekend as they defeated Montezuma-Cortez 17-6 on senior day on Friday afternoon, while they got swept in Saturday afternoon’s double header against Grand Junction Central 21-0 and 12-1. The Demons (10-13, 0-8 5A/4A Southwestern League) honored their senior class Friday evening in an impressive display at the plate.
On Friday, senior Morgan Allen pitched a complete game and had a good day at the plate as well, as she hit a double and scored a run. Autumn Rymerson had two singles and recorded four RBIs. Virginia Herr hit a home run and had five RBIs, Morgan Martinez scored two runs while Mikayla Barnes had one run and a double. Tori Raybourn also had a big day at the plate and hit two home runs.
“It was a fun night of competitive play where we got to celebrate the seniors that have built this program,” said Demons head coach Melissa Fundora.
The Demons concluded their regular season and will wait to find out their regional assignment early next week.
The Bayfield High School volleyball team went 1-1 Saturday after it hosted a 3A Intermountain League triangular meet, falling 3-1 to Cortez and defeating Centauri 3-2.
Montezuma Cortez won the first match of the day 25-21, 27-25, 25-20, 25-23, and in the evening match, Bayfield won in five sets, 26-24, 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 and 15-12.
In the win against Centauri, the Wolverines (5-10, 4-4) were led by senior setter Tymbree Florian, who, led BHS in kills with 15. She also had 17 assists and seven digs, which gave her a double-double.
It is rare for a setter to lead a team in kills, but Foutz was able to do just that. Bayfield head coach Terene Foutz was impressed with Florian’s ability to find points.
“Tymbree played incredibly well tonight, and was a competitive force,” Foutz said. “She is a trickster of a setter, very clever, always looking to score.”
Foutz said that strong serving was key in the match against Centauri (5-3, 9-6 IML) and the Wolverines forced the Falcons to run their offense wide and off net, making life difficult. Senior outside hitter Jannika Pope tallied 27 kills in two matches, which led the Wolverines for the day.
Bayfield will travel to Farmington where they will take on Piedra Vista at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Piedra Vista High School.
Ignacio volleyball defeated Telluride Saturday at Telluride in conference, with scores of 25-22, 25-14, 25-19, 26-24 and 16-14. Statistics were not made available. The Bobcats (4-11, 3-6, San Juan Basin League) will face Ridgway at 11 a.m. next Saturday at Ridgway High School.
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