Draper APA entered their tilt with Freedom Prep Academy on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on Freedom Prep Academy with a sharp 20-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 24-6 two weeks ago.
Cale Watts
| 09/08/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ Merit Preparatory Academy | 1 |
| 09/03/25 @ Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams | 1 |
| 08/19/25 @ American Heritage | 1 |
Cale Watts and Weston Stratton were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Watts tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Stratton struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Watts went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Stratton went 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two hits gave Watts a new career-high.
In other batting news, Coleman Mitchel was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kason Crafts, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple.
Draper APA's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Freedom Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-12.
Coincidentally, Draper APA and Freedom Prep Academy will both be playing Merit Preparatory Academy the next time they take the field. Draper APA will host Merit Preparatory Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Freedom Prep Academy will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on the 16th.
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