Centennial wins the Class 5A state softball championship against La Cueva

Centennial’s Amaris Villegas holds up the Class 5A state championship trophy as the team celebrates its win over La Cueva on Saturday.

Centennial players douse head coach Fernie Valles with water as the team celebrates its victory over La Cueva in the Class 5A state softball championship Saturday at the UNM Softball Complex.

Centennial senior Stevie Jimenez (16) is safe sliding into third base during the Class 5A state softball championship game against La Cueva at UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Centennial won the title 10-1.

Centennial players celebrate their win over La Cueva in the Class 5A state softball championship game on Saturday at UNM.

Centennial’s Amaris Villegas (12) and Aaliyah Betancourt (11) celebrate their victory over La Cueva in the Class 5A state softball championship game on May 17 to cap a perfect 30-0 season.

Centennial juniors Katy Howard and Stazia Hernandez embrace as they celebrate their victory over La Cueva in the Class 5A state softball championship game Saturday at the UNM Softball Complex.

Centennial senior Destiny Perez pitches the ball during the Class 5A state softball championship game against La Cueva at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Centennial won the championship with a score of 10-1.

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Published May 17, 2025 - 8:30 p.m. Modified May 17, 2025 - 11:26 p.m.

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