Softball Recap: Glendale Prep Academy Comes Up Short

Griffins

Previous 5 Games

04/16/26 @ Mohave Accelerated	0-27
04/15/26 @ St. John Paul II Catholic	16-11
04/11/26 vs Trivium Prep	17-7
04/08/26 vs Mountainside	23-0
04/06/26 @ Highland Prep West	5-6

Glendale Prep Academy dropped down to 3-10 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Mohave Accelerated Patriots, falling 27-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Griffins' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

As for Mohave Accelerated, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Considering they have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

For Mohave Accelerated's part, Megan Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.

In other batting news, Tanner Banks and Kennedy Lamb did most of the damage at the plate: Banks went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI, while Lamb went 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. What's more, Banks posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March. Savannah Medrano also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Glendale Prep Academy has already played their next contest, a 23-6 loss against Tonopah Valley on the 18th. As for Mohave Accelerated, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 24-2 win against Anthem Prep on the 17th.