In Wednesday's non-league challenge, the Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ) baseball squad triumphed over the host Odyssey Institute Minotaur (Buckeye, AZ), by a margin of 16-4.

With the win, Northwest Christian betters its record to 7-2 on the season. The Crusaders host Wickenburg (Wickenburg, AZ) to encounter the Wranglers in a 3A North Central challenge on Monday, March 21. The Wranglers come into the challenge with a record of 10-4.

With the defeat, Odyssey Institute falls to 2-8 on the season. The Minotaur host American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ) to encounter the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 21. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood won 11-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Bourgade Catholic (Phoenix, AZ)