Baseball Recap: Phoenix Christian Has No Trouble Against Camp Verde

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 @ Red Rock	23
03/26/25 @ Madison Highland Prep	19
03/11/25 @ Red Rock	19
02/27/25 vs Parker	14
03/01/25 vs Chino Valley	13

After only two runs in their last match, Phoenix Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Camp Verde on Friday. The Cougars blew past the Cowboys 11-3. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.

Oliver Sierra was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Phoenix Christian got a massive performance out of Nate Burton, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Burton a new career-high. Kevin Palafox was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Phoenix Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Camp Verde only managed seven hits.

Phoenix Christian's record now sits at 20-3. As for Camp Verde, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Phoenix Christian will square off against rival Madison Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Camp Verde is set to challenge their familiar foe Scottsdale Preparatory Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.