On Tuesday, the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions got the win against the Apache Junction Prospectors by a conclusive 18-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Josie Burnside was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave her a new career-low. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
Eiva Loftis
| 03/11/25 @ Apache Junction | 2 |
| 03/10/25 @ Amphitheater | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Seton Catholic | 0 |
| 04/04/24 @ Gilbert Christian | 1 |
| 03/25/24 vs Catalina | 2 |
In other batting news, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy let Eiva Loftis and Milan Daniels run wild. Loftis scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Daniels scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs Loftis has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Norris, who scored a run while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .684. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
The win got Pusch Ridge Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Apache Junction, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will take on Estrella Foothills in a tournament on March 21st. As for Apache Junction, they will head out on the road to face off against Poston Butte at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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