Softball Recap: Chaparral Sets Scoring Season-High Against Mountain Pointe

Firebirds

Margin (Wins)

04/24/26 @ Mountain Pointe	22
03/05/26 vs Mountain Pointe	19
04/13/26 vs Notre Dame Prep	16
03/26/26 @ McClintock	16
03/18/26 vs Desert Edge	16

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Chaparral). They were the clear victors by a 22-0 margin over the Mountain Pointe Pride on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Firebirds, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Makenzie Leathers made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, Chaparral got a massive performance out of Amelia Baum, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. That's the most RBI Baum has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Parker Liano, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.

Chaparral was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .542. They are 14-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Chaparral's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Mountain Pointe, they are on a 21-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-21.

Chaparral does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mountain Pointe, they are taking a road trip to take on Lake Havasu at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.89 runs per game on average), something the Pride will no doubt try to take advantage of.