The Daily Independent (Ridgecrest, CA)

The Daily Independent is a newspaper published every day in Ridgecrest, California, in the United States. It operates under the ownership of GateHouse Media.

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Pitching and errors cost Coyotes softball chance at upset win

1 week ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Cerro Coso softball team hosted current Inland Empire Athletic Conference runner-up Chaffey on Wednesday. The Coyotes had a slow start after three innings but trailed only by five runs at 8-3. But then the home team gave up nine runs in the fourth en route to falling 21-3 in five innings against the Panthers. “We have to throw strikes. You can’t win ballgames when your pitcher has four, five, six walks and two hit-by-pitches within the first three innings.
Burroughs girls track and field wins back-to-back league championships

1 week ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Burroughs track and field program hosted Serrano on Senior Day for its final home meet of the season. The Burros went into the final Mojave River League dual meet knowing a win for the girls would cap an undefeated season and declare them back-to-back outright MRL champions, and a loss would still see them be back-to-back champs as co-champions. The boys were looking to end the season on a strong note before going into the Mojave River League Finals.
Ridgecrest Horseshoes Pitching Club hosts Pitcher's Memorial Open

1 week ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Ridgecrest Horseshoes Pitching Club, a member of the Southern California Horseshoe Pitchers Association, hosted the Pitcher’s Memorial Open at the horseshoe pits in Leroy Jackson County Park. The tournament was split into two groups, A and B, with the tournament champion coming from the A group. Bryan Strong finished with a 3-1 record to be named tournament champion. Orson Eggleston finished with a 2-2 record for a three-way tie and took second place due to having the best average. kAmx?
Burroughs track and field wins final road meet of season

1 week ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Burroughs track and field teams traveled to Apple Valley for their final road meet of the season. The Burros boys’ and girls’ teams went into the meet with different goals, but both teams earned a win over the Sun Devils. The boys won 98-29, and the girls won 87-32, with pole vault not being contested due to Apple Valley not having any pole-vaulters. With the win the girls are in position to win back-to-back Mojave River League champions, while the boys are having another successful season.
Pitcher's Memorial Open

1 week ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

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First-inning struggles hurt Burroughs softball in loss to Sun Devils

2 weeks ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

Burroughs softball hosted Mojave River League leading Apple Valley, which came into the game perfect in MRL play, on Thursday. The Burros went into the game looking to bounce back from a road loss to Oak Hills, but struggled in the first inning, giving up eight runs. That led to Apple Valley winning 17-5 in five innings over the Burros. “I thought we played hard,” said head coach Brent Davis on his team’s performance. “We didn’t have any really big errors.
Burroughs baseball falls to Hesperia on the road

2 weeks ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Burroughs baseball team was on the road facing Hesperia in the final game of the series with the Burros leading 2-0. The Burros were looking for the sweep over the Scorpions, but dropped the final game 3-2. With the loss, Burroughs (11-7, 3-6) falls to fifth place in Mojave River League play with six games left in league. Burroughs continues on the road to open a two-game series against Oak Hills on Tuesday and returns home Thursday for the final game. Both games begin at 3:15 p.m.kAmx?
Burroughs tennis wins second straight match

2 weeks ago | ridgecrestca.com | Tim Higgins

The Burroughs boys’ tennis team hosted the Sultans from Sultana last Wednesday and came away with a 14-4 victory. The Sultans were short one doubles team, so the Burros picked up three 6-0 wins by forfeit. The Burros’ double teams won all six of the sets played. Christian Gilbert and Everett Dickey won their first-round set 6-0. In the third round, they were replaced by Ryan Carter and Liam Wadley, who won their set 6-0. Skyler Moffit and Brock Barraza won their two sets 6-0 and 7-5.
Burroughs baseball dominates Hesperia in home win

2 weeks ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

After dropping the series against Sultana, the Burroughs baseball team hosted Hesperia in the first game of a two-game series. The Burros were looking to snap a two-game losing streak and get back into the hunt for a postseason berth. This was the second meeting between the Burros and Scorpions this year, with the Burros earning a win on the road in the first round of league.
Burroughs softball rally falls short to Bulldogs

2 weeks ago | ridgecrestca.com | Eduardo Miranda

The Burroughs softball team was on the road facing Oak Hills in Mojave River League action. The Burros fell behind early and fought back to cut the lead to two runs before the Bulldogs pulled away late to beat Burroughs 14-8. The Burros return home on Thursday to host MRL leaders Apple Valley with the first pitch at 3:15 p.m.Isabella Farinha started in the circle and threw 3.1 innings, giving up 11 hits for 10 runs with six earned. She faced 25 batters and threw 68 pitches for three strikeouts.