Loving blanks Lordsburg, advances to second round of A-AA state softball playoffs

For the second year in a row, the Loving High School softball team shut out Lordsburg in a huge way to advance to the next round of the A-AA state playoffs. Wednesday afternoon in Rio Rancho, the Falcons bats pounded the Mavericks 16-0 as the defending state champions prepare for the second round Thursday morning. Last season, Loving shutout Lordsburg 22-0 en route to a repeat championship in the state tournament. More: Loving boys, girls basketball teams begin season with new leadership and direction Loving was 22-5 heading into Wednesday’s game as the Falcons won District 2-4A with a perfect...