
Cougars
03/26/25 @ Madison Highland Prep | 30 |
04/03/25 vs St. John Paul II Catholic | 25 |
03/29/25 @ San Miguel | 25 |
03/03/25 vs Tempe Prep | 25 |
03/10/25 vs Red Rock | 22 |
Phoenix Christian was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Red Rock on Thursday. The Cougars' pitcher stepped up to hand the Scorpions a 20-0 shutout. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Karly Van Metre made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Phoenix Christian got a massive performance out of Brooklyn Clark, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave Clark a new career-high. Selena Soto was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Phoenix Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 25.0 runs over those games. As for Red Rock, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Looking ahead, Phoenix Christian will venture away from home to square off against Round Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Red Rock, they will host Scottsdale Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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