Softball Game Preview: Wickenburg Wranglers vs. Glendale Prep Academy Griffins

Wranglers

Runs

03/10/25 @ Miami	2
03/03/25 vs Odyssey Institute	14
02/28/25 vs Kingman	2
02/26/25 @ Phoenix Christian	11

The Wickenburg Wranglers will take on the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Wickenburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

Last Monday, Wickenburg didn't have quite enough to beat Miami and fell 3-2.

Tylee Buchert was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.

Meanwhile, Glendale Prep Academy came up short against Arizona Lutheran Academy on Tuesday, falling 12-4. The Griffins haven't had much luck with the Coyotes recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Glendale Prep Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karin DeStefano, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Wickenburg's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Glendale Prep Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wickenburg has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Glendale Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .582. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.