Volcano Vista Hawks win Albuquerque metro softball championship

Dominant 11-1 victory over La Cueva Bears secures title

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:04pm

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The Volcano Vista Hawks high school softball team claimed the Albuquerque metro championship on Saturday with an 11-1 victory over the La Cueva Bears.

Why it matters

High school sports championships are a point of pride for local communities, and this win for Volcano Vista continues the school's strong athletic tradition in the Albuquerque area.

The details

Volcano Vista dominated the game from start to finish, scoring early and often to cruise to the decisive 11-1 win over their rivals the La Cueva Bears. The Hawks' offense was firing on all cylinders, while their defense held the Bears in check throughout the contest.

  • The championship game took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Volcano Vista Hawks

The high school softball team from Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico that won the metro championship.

La Cueva Bears

The high school softball team from La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico that lost to Volcano Vista in the championship game.

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The takeaway

Volcano Vista's dominant performance in the championship game showcases the strength of their high school softball program and their ability to rise to the occasion in big games.