Bourgade Catholic proved they can win big last Friday (they won by ten) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Payson Longhorns 4-3. This was payback for the Golden Eagles, who suffered a 17-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Alexander Guzak
| 04/14/25 vs Payson | 4 |
| 04/18/24 vs ALA - West Foothills | 4 |
Alexander Guzak made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of Bourgade Catholic's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-12 when he doesn't).
Guzak wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Preach, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. AJ Diaz also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Bourgade Catholic's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 4-12. As for Payson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Bourgade Catholic has already played their next contest, an 11-0 loss against Northwest Christian on the 15th. As for Payson, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 16-5 defeat against Benjamin Franklin on the 15th.
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