Hawks
| 04/24/25 @ Gilbert | 4-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Gilbert | 17-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Desert Ridge | 11-7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Desert Ridge | 11-1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Higley | 11-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Higley | 10-0 |
Highland extended their winning streak to six on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 18-9 in the process. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Gilbert Tigers a 4-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 on Tuesday.
Highland got a great performance from Kennedie Nelson as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Nelson a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Karsyn Norton, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was MadiLynn Bowen, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Highland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilbert struck out 13 times.
As for Gilbert, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14-1 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
On Gilbert's side, Tyler Gordanier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Gilbert saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Arianna Leon, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Highland will face off against Mountain View at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Toros have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. Gilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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