Softball Preview: Glendale Prep Academy Griffins vs. Highland Prep Honey Badgers
Glendale Prep Academy is 3-0 against Highland Prep since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Glendale Prep Academy Griffins will head out on the road to square off against the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at 3:45 p.m. Highland Prep took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Glendale Prep Academy, who comes in off a win.
Glendale Prep Academy can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Trivium Prep with a sharp 16-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Glendale Prep Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Natalie Whipple was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Whipple has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Whipple was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ally Moore, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Karin DeStefano, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 22-4 defeat at the hands of Northland Prep Academy.
Odry Ayon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Olivia Covarrubio was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
The victory got Glendale Prep Academy back to even at 8-8. As for Highland Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Glendale Prep Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Highland Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 13.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Glendale Prep Academy took their win against Highland Prep when the teams last played on April 5th by a conclusive 15-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Glendale Prep Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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