SOX DROP FINALE TO THE DIABLOS; HOME OPENER ON MONDAY

It was a back and fourth contest on Sunday between the Amarillo Sox and El Palo Diablos in American Association baseball. El Paso would score four runs in the 7th to take the lead and would go on to win 12-8 in the finale of the 4-game season opening series. David Peralta and Chris Valencia each had two hits for Amarillo, which wins three of four against the Diablos to start the season.  The Sox play their home opener tonight at 7:05 p.m. against the Winnepeg Goldeyes.  

VENOM STOP BANDITS

The Amarillo Venom won at home on Saturday over San Angelo 48-38 in Lone Star Football League play. Venom quarterback Nate Davis threw five touchdown passes and ran for a score. Reveiver Doug Williams returned to the line up following a concussion and snagged 8 catches for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Amarillo defense also came through with a big game, holding the Bandits to just 38 points and making a key stop late in the game. Amarillo improves to 5-2 on the season. The Venom next play at Abilene on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th.  

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS

Amarillo High vs. Canyon High

Game 1: Canyon 4, Amarillo High 2

Game 2: Canyon 8, Amarillo High 7

Canyon wins series 2-0

Wolfforth Frenship  vs. Canyon Randall

Game 1: Frenship 13, Randall 4

Game 2: Randall 4, Frenship 2

Game 3: Frenship 11, Randall 0

Frenship wins series 2-1

Childress vs. Bushland

Game 1: Childress 5, Bushland 3

Game 2: Childress 16, Bushland 3 (5 innings)

Childress wins series 2-0

 ChiChilChTulia vs. Idalou

Game 1: Idalou 1, Tulia 0

Game 2: Idalou 19, Tulia 1

Idalou wins series 2-0

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