Notre Dame Prep had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it five. They lost 17-7 to the Horizon Huskies. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 9, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Daelynn Flowers made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Zinevich, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
As for Horizon, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Horizon's side, Kaia Stephens and Sonja Ritter did most of the damage at the plate: Stephens got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI, while Ritter went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs. That's the most runs Ritter has posted since back in March of 2025. Malena Kiker was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Notre Dame Prep will face off against Sunrise Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Saints' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Horizon, they will square off against Campo Verde at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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