Tohatchi is 0-10 against Navajo Prep since May of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Fightin Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Tohatchi comes in on nine and Navajo Prep on three.
On Tuesday, Tohatchi earned a 4-1 win over Northwest.
The team relied heavily on Amir Woodie, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricky Long, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Navajo Prep made easy work of Wingate on Friday and carried off a 24-1 victory. Considering the Fightin Eagles have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jeremy Arviso was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jashyro Bileen was excellent, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, four stolen bases, and five runs. Those five hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tecai Pahe, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Navajo Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Tohatchi's win bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Navajo Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Tohatchi has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Navajo Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Tohatchi suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Navajo Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
