Lady Rams split home games, beat Robertson but drop two to St. Mike's

Portales High softball team wins big over Las Vegas Robertson before falling to St. Michael's in doubleheader

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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Portales High's softball team opened a three-game homestand last week with a 10-1 blowout win over Las Vegas Robertson, but then dropped both ends of a Thursday doubleheader to St. Michael's, losing 10-2 and 13-11.

Why it matters

The Lady Rams' split performance at home highlights the team's uneven start to the season, with a dominant win over Robertson followed by tough losses against a strong St. Michael's squad. The results will impact Portales' positioning heading into district play.

The details

In the win over Robertson, sophomore Amaya Lujan threw a complete-game five-hitter with 10 strikeouts, while junior Addyson Mayberry led the Lady Rams' 13-hit attack, going 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBIs. However, Portales couldn't maintain that momentum in the doubleheader against St. Michael's, as the Lady Horsemen won the first game 10-2 and rallied late to take the second game 13-11 despite the Lady Rams taking an 11-10 lead in the fifth inning.

  • The Lady Rams hosted Robertson on March 31.
  • Portales then hosted a Thursday doubleheader against St. Michael's on April 3.
  • The Lady Rams are scheduled to host Clovis High in a twin bill on Tuesday night.
  • Portales' District 4-4A opener is a 4:30 p.m. single game against Lovington at home on Tuesday.

The players

Amaya Lujan

A sophomore pitcher for Portales High who threw a complete-game five-hitter with 10 strikeouts in the win over Robertson.

Addyson Mayberry

A junior for the Lady Rams who led the team's 13-hit attack against Robertson, going 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBIs.

Nadia Cedillo

A junior for St. Michael's who had a six-hitter and 17 strikeouts in the first game of the doubleheader against Portales, and also went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, four runs scored and three RBIs in the second game.

Karolina Ruiz

A freshman for St. Michael's who finished 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader against Portales.

Mariella Ruiz

A senior for St. Michael's who was 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in the second game of the doubleheader against Portales.

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What’s next

The Lady Rams are scheduled to host Clovis High in a twin bill on Tuesday night. Next up is the District 4-4A opener, a 4:30 p.m. single tilt against Lovington at home on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Portales High's softball team showed flashes of strong play in their home games, but ultimately struggled to maintain consistency against tough competition like St. Michael's. The split results will put pressure on the Lady Rams to perform well in district play to secure a favorable playoff position.