The Desert Edge Scorpions are taking a road trip to square off against the Arizona College Prep Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Desert Edge easily dispatched Paradise Valley last Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Scorpions fell just short of Mountain Pointe by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Scorpions have suffered since March 1st.
Aliyah Fatigoni (2027) put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Leila Taylor (2027) made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Arizona College Prep faced Notre Dame Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Knights fell just short of the Saints by a score of 3-2. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Liliana Gagnon was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Samantha Sherman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run. Taylor Estrella was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Desert Edge's record is now 9-13. As for Arizona College Prep, their record now sits at 21-7.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Edge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Arizona College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
