The Paradise Valley Trojans will take on the Arizona College Prep Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Paradise Valley: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Arizona College Prep has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road also dating back to last season.
Paradise Valley is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past North Canyon 20-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since April 11, 2024.
Meanwhile, Arizona College Prep made easy work of Horizon on Wednesday and carried off a 12-2 victory. Considering the Knights have won 14 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Liliana Gagnon spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Shelby O'Donnal was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Taylor Estrella, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Arizona College Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Paradise Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Arizona College Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
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