Heritage Academy took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tempe Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Heritage Academy's pitchers stepped up to hand Tempe Prep a 2-0 shutout on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Heroes have posted since April 13, 2024.
Brenden Whetten
| 03/17/25 @ Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Tempe Prep | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Highland Prep West | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy | 1 |
Heritage Academy's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brenden Whetten, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Heritage Academy is 2-1 when Whetten posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-3-1 otherwise.
The victory made it two in a row for Heritage Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Tempe Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Heritage Academy will head out on the road to square off against ALA - Anthem South at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tempe Prep, they will be playing at home against Santa Cruz Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Tempe Prep will need to watch out since Santa Cruz Valley has now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests.
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