Clovis North rolls to a dominating third straight Central Section Division I title
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- Clovis North defeated Buchanan 17-1 in five innings to win the title.
- Clovis North won its third consecutive Division I championship.
- Gonzalez allowed three hits and recorded six strikeouts.
Clovis North proved Saturday that it was the Central Section’s most dominant team from start to finish this season.
On the biggest stage, the Broncos left little doubt, rolling to a 17-1 victory over Buchanan in five innings to claim their third consecutive Central Section Division I championship at Margie Wright Diamond.
According to section historian Bob Barnett, Clovis North has now captured four section titles.
Clovis North wasted no time taking control and never allowed Buchanan to gain any momentum, especially scoring eight runs in the second inning..
The Broncos consistently put runners on base, capitalized on scoring opportunities and turned the game into a rout before the Bears could settle in.
Riley Grealy and Jocelynn Gonzalez provided much of the offensive firepower.
Both players hit home runs and combined for five RBI, highlighting an offense that has been one of the section’s most productive units all season.
Their ability to deliver in key moments helped turn an early advantage into a comfortable championship-clinching lead.
Addison Valdez and Raynie Ramirez each drove in two runs for the Broncos.
Gonzalez was equally impressive in the circle.
The right-hander limited Buchanan to three hits while striking out six, keeping one of the section’s top programs off balance throughout the afternoon.
Backed by a strong defensive effort, she faced little resistance as Clovis North controlled the game from beginning to end.
