Softball Game Preview: Pima Roughriders vs. Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans

The Pima Roughriders will challenge the Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pima has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pima fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Chandler Prep on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 12-8 to the Titans. The Roughriders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Bivianna Vega was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 4-for-5. Zoey Brown was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Meanwhile, Leading Edge Academy - GEC made easy work of Madison Highland Prep on Wednesday and carried off a 27-6 victory. The game marked the Spartans' most dominant win of the season.

The team relied heavily on Corynn Foster, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last ten times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Shareen Liszak, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.

Leading Edge Academy - GEC always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .696. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

Leading Edge Academy - GEC's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6. As for Pima, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.

Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pima has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Leading Edge Academy - GEC struggles in that department as they've averaged .580. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.