For the second straight game, Desert Mountain will face off against Arizona College Prep. The Wolves will host the Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Desert Mountain has won 19 straight at home dating back to last season, while Arizona College Prep won nine straight on the road also dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
Desert Mountain is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Arizona College Prep, who was ranked ninth at the time (Desert Mountain was ranked first). The Wolves put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 8-1 win on Tuesday. The Wolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
For Arizona College Prep's part, Ava Moynihan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Arizona College Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Sherman, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Desert Mountain's victory bumped their record up to 21-1-1. As for Arizona College Prep, they moved to 20-4 with that defeat, which also ended their 18-game winning streak.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert Mountain hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Arizona College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. 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.
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