While Hesperia Christian's win against Excelsior Charter wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots won by a run and slipped past the Eagles 15-14. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Austin Koester
| 05/05/26 @ Excelsior Charter | 6 |
| 04/29/26 vs Excelsior Charter | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Riverside Prep | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Redlands Adventist Academy | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs California Lutheran | 2 |
Hesperia Christian let Austin Koester and Christopher Dekeyrel run wild. Koester went 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Dekeyrel went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave Koester a new career-high. Chase Hampton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hesperia Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hesperia Christian now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Excelsior Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Hesperia Christian nor Excelsior Charter have any future games scheduled.
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