It was a proper cat-fight when Joseph City faced off against Phoenix Christian on Monday. The Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Cougars. The victory was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won three matches in a row.
The team relied heavily on April Neill, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabby Jesmer, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Neill wasn't the only one making solid contact: Joseph City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Wildcats
| 04/07/25 @ Phoenix Christian | 9-7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Anthem Prep | 16-1 |
| 03/22/25 @ Show Low | 11-9 |
| 03/21/25 @ Crismon | 7-6 |
| 03/21/25 @ Payson | 13-1 |
| + 7 more games |
Joseph City's win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Phoenix Christian, their defeat ended a 17-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-2.
Joseph City has already played their next game, a 12-3 win against St. Johns on the 10th. As for Phoenix Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 20-0 victory against Red Rock on the 10th.
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