The battle for District 32-6A will have to wait at least one more day. League leader Harlingen South (10-0) is slated to host San Benito (9-1) tonight at 5:30 at Lady Hawk Field.
Tuesday was the original date, but the contest was postponed due to the rainy weather that hit the area.
The last time South and San Benito faced off it was an offensive showcase for the Lady Hawks, who scored 13 runs on 15 hits.
“We’re excited for the next challenge,” said South coach Elias Martinez, who can pick up career win No. 500 with a win tonight.
“They’re (San Benito) the next team on our schedule and we don’t take anyone lightly.”
Meanwhile, since their loss to South, San Benito has found its form and has won six straight. The Lady Hounds have gotten strong play from a variety of players, including cleanup hitter Joanna Gonzalez and Deztiny Hernandez along with leadoff hitter Audrey Huerta.
Defensively, San Benito’s outfield has emerged as one of the top units in the Valley. Hernandez is in left, Huerta plays center and Meagan Ybarra starts in right field.
“We have done a good job of taking it one game at a time,” said San Benito coach Denise Lira after Friday’s win against Brownsville Rivera. “It’s important for us to keep our focus and prepare for South. We are not worried about what is across the field; we’re worried about ourselves and that is going to keep us on track.”
HARLINGEN HIGH: The Lady Cards will also have to wait to hit the diamond due to Mother Nature. Tuesday’s game against Weslaco East got pushed back to Thursday with the first pitch set for 7.
Harlingen (5-5) is looking to complete a season sweep against East and, with a win, clinch a playoff spot.
In their first meeting, the Lady Red Birds cruised to a 10-3 win.
