Baseball Game Preview: North Valley Christian Academy Lions vs. Anthem Prep Eagles

North Valley Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Anthem Prep recently, but that could start to change on Monday. North Valley Christian Academy will head out to square off against Anthem Prep at 3:00 p.m. North Valley Christian Academy will be strutting in after a win while Anthem Prep will be coming in after a loss.

North Valley Christian Academy was handed a 11-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They skirted past Fountain Hills 8-7. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Anthem Prep came up short against Bagdad on Tuesday, falling 12-5. The Eagles have struggled against the Sultans recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.

Matthew Starr was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

North Valley Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-12-1. As for Anthem Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.

North Valley Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Anthem Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can North Valley Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.