Softball Recap: Notre Dame Prep's Win on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Eight

Saints

Previous Games

04/24/25 @ Arizona College Prep	3-2
04/22/25 vs Arizona College Prep	3-0
04/17/25 @ Casteel	7-2
04/16/25 vs Sunrise Mountain	11-0
04/14/25 vs Campo Verde	11-9
+ 3 more games

Notre Dame Prep won against Arizona College Prep on Tuesday with three runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Saints narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Knights 3-2. The win was familiar territory for the Saints, who have now won eight matches in a row.

Marley Caldwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sammy Swords, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.

Notre Dame Prep's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-6. As for Arizona College Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 21-7 record this season.

Notre Dame Prep and Arizona College Prep should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. The Saints will face off against Campo Verde at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (16 vs. 61). Meanwhile, Arizona College Prep (ranked tenth) will meet Desert Edge (ranked 124th) at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.