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Alamogordo Today
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Alamogordo Tigers Softball Drops District Opener to Centennial
Alamogordo's softball team couldn't hold on to an early lead against rival Centennial High School.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:02am
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The Alamogordo Tigers softball team opened their district schedule with a tough loss to the Centennial High School Hawks. Despite taking an early lead, the Tigers were unable to maintain their advantage and ultimately fell to their crosstown rivals.
Why it matters
This loss puts the Tigers in an early hole in their district race, making it more difficult to earn a top seed for the state playoffs. The rivalry between Alamogordo and Centennial is always intense, and this defeat will only add more fuel to the fire as the teams prepare to face off again later in the season.
The details
Alamogordo jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Centennial battled back to tie the game in the fourth inning. The Hawks then scored three runs in the sixth to take the lead for good, handing the Tigers a 5-2 defeat in the district opener.
- The game was played on April 2, 2026.
- Alamogordo took an early 2-0 lead in the first few innings.
- Centennial tied the game 2-2 in the fourth inning.
- Centennial scored 3 runs in the sixth inning to take a 5-2 lead.
- The final score was Centennial 5, Alamogordo 2.
The players
Alamogordo Tigers
The softball team from Alamogordo High School in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Centennial High School Hawks
The softball team from Centennial High School, a rival of Alamogordo High School in the same city.
What’s next
The two teams will face off again later in the district schedule, providing the Tigers a chance to avenge this early loss and improve their playoff positioning.
The takeaway
This defeat is an early setback for the Alamogordo Tigers, but the rivalry between these two programs ensures the teams will have plenty of opportunities to settle the score as the district season progresses.
