The Basha Bears will face off against the Sunnyslope Vikings at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Basha is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Desert Vista, who was ranked 11th at the time (Basha was ranked 25th). Basha fell 5-0 to Desert Vista on Wednesday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Basha got a good showing from Sawyer Palevsky, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Palevsky also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Basha is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3-1 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Sunnyslope narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Cherokee Trail 8-7.
Bryan Mares was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season.
Sunnyslope kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Basha has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4-1 record this season. Sunnyslope's win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Basha couldn't quite get it done against Sunnyslope in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Will Basha have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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