Canyon Springs is 0-4 against Moapa Valley since March of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Pioneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pirates at 3:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Canyon Springs turned things around against Democracy Prep Agassi Campus on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Blue Knights.
Caleb Worthy
| 04/16/25 @ Democracy Prep Agassi Campus | 3 |
| 04/05/25 vs West Valley | 0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Virgin Valley | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs Boulder City | 1 |
| 03/07/25 @ The Meadows School | 3 |
Caleb Worthy made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Canyon Springs let Jahir Colmenares and JJ Johnson run wild. Colmenares went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Johnson went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI Johnson has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Rogers, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Moapa Valley made easy work of Mater Academy East Las Vegas on Monday and carried off a 10-2 win. Considering the Pirates have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Canyon Springs, Moapa Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Logan Schouten. On the mound, Schouten tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Lachlan Stephenson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. At bat, Schouten got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Stephenson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Stephenson has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyson Pettingill, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Moapa Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-3 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Christopher Kohntopp was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Moapa Valley is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Canyon Springs, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 4-12.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canyon Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Moapa Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Canyon Springs suffered a grim 23-1 defeat to Moapa Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Pioneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
