Albuquerque Academy took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Pius X, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chargers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Sartans on Saturday. The game was the first time the Chargers have beaten the Sartans on their field since June 26, 2021.
Ryan Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Aiden Schum
| 03/28/26 vs St. Pius X | 3 |
| 03/26/26 @ Rio Rancho | 0 |
| 03/21/26 vs Albuquerque | 1 |
| 03/20/26 vs Los Lunas | 1 |
| 03/18/26 @ Eldorado | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Williams wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Schum, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits Schum has posted since back in February. Another was Daniel Candelas, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Albuquerque Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for St. Pius X, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Albuquerque Academy and St. Pius X will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Chargers are set to take on their familiar foe Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, St. Pius X will square off against rival Belen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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