Hillcrest is a perfect 8-0 against Sunset since May of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Bison at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Hillcrest sitting on 13 straight wins and Sunset on five.
While Hillcrest's victory against Adamson wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Leopards 11-9.
Diego Wong
| 03/20/26 @ Adamson | 7 |
| 03/13/26 vs White | 6 |
| 02/21/26 @ Lakeview Centennial | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ White | 1 |
| 03/05/26 vs Wylie East | 1 |
Diego Wong made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Sunset made easy work of Jefferson on Friday and carried off a 16-5 win. The result was nothing new for the Bison, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Sunset got a massive performance out of Josue Martinez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Aaron Chavez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Hillcrest's record now sits at 14-1. As for Sunset, their record is now 15-3-1.
Hillcrest skirted past Sunset 3-1 in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Bison have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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