Horizon took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Notre Dame Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Horizon skirted past Notre Dame Prep 6-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Pierson Hozza
| 03/27/25 vs Notre Dame Prep | 12 |
| 03/26/25 vs Desert Mountain | 9 |
| 03/25/25 @ Notre Dame Prep | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Pinnacle | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Campo Verde | 6 |
| + 6 more games |
Pierson Hozza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Kaia Stephens was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
Horizon's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Notre Dame Prep, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 10-4.
Horizon will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Arizona College Prep at 3:45 p.m. on April 7. As for Notre Dame Prep, they are taking a road trip to take on Desert Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Mountain will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Notre Dame Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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