University Prep won the last time they faced Hamilton and things went their way on Friday too. The Panthers put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 9-2 win.

Luca Snell
| 03/06/26 vs Hamilton | 10 |
| 02/27/26 @ Enterprise | 5 |
| 03/01/25 @ McKinleyville | 5 |
| 03/04/25 @ Trinity | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Narbonne | 3 |
Luca Snell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
In other pitching news, Tristin Raglin looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Jack Ampi was incredible, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Rielly Bennett was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
University Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hamilton, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, University Prep and Hamilton will both be playing McKinleyville the next time they take the field. The Braves will head out to face the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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