Softball Recap: Desert Heights Prep Yote vs. Maryvale Prep Matador
In what's become a running theme this season, Desert Heights Prep gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 36-5 margin over the Maryvale Prep Matador. Desert Heights Prep's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Chanel Gonzalez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Gonzalez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Briann Gagnon was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zaira Perez, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
On Maryvale Prep's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was MiaAnahi Ruiz Carrillo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylyn Schiefelbein, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Desert Heights Prep is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Maryvale Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Heights Prep will take on Anthem Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Maryvale Prep, they will be playing at home against Mayer at 6:30 p.m. in their first game on Tuesday.
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