Softball Game Preview: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions vs. Sahuarita Mustangs

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Sahuarita recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will welcome the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Safford. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered since April 15, 2024.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addy Johnston, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Sahuarita faced Empire in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Mustangs fell 12-7 to the Ravens. The Mustangs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Sahuarita's loss dropped their record down to 22-5. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Sahuarita when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.