St. John Paul II Catholic gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over the Anthem Prep Eagles. The win was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Wyatt Bacome
| 02/27/25 vs Anthem Prep | 10 |
| 04/24/24 @ San Tan Charter | 1 |
| 04/19/24 vs Kingman Academy | 2 |
| 04/16/24 @ Arizona Lutheran Academy | 1 |
| 04/13/24 vs Heritage Academy | 8 |
| + 5 more games |
The result came thanks to Wyatt Bacome's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, St. John Paul II Catholic saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Derek Guzman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
St. John Paul II Catholic wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 15-13 loss against Bourgade Catholic on the 3rd. As for Anthem Prep, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-6 defeat against Desert Heights Prep on the 3rd.
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