
Heroes
03/03/25 vs Imagine Prep Coolidge | 22-0 |
02/25/25 @ Maricopa Institute of Technology | 26-0 |
02/24/25 @ Imagine Prep Coolidge | 29-1 |
05/07/24 vs Heritage Academy | 15-5 |
05/03/24 vs Mission Heights Prep | 16-1 |
+ 5 more games |
Heritage Academy put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Imagine Prep Coolidge Eagles a 22-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 29-1 last Monday.
Addy Gillespie made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Duncan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Kenia Martin was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Heritage Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
Heritage Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Imagine Prep Coolidge, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage Academy will welcome Mission Heights Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup will give Mission Heights Prep their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Imagine Prep Coolidge, they will host Imagine Prep Superstition at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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