Trivium Prep had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it nine. They lost 18-0 to the Northland Prep Academy Spartans. The game marked the first time this season in which the Crimson Knights were not able to get on the board.
Trivium Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlotte Wolfley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Northland Prep Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1. They have beaten Trivium Prep the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Trivium Prep has come to flipping the script.
On Northland Prep Academy's side, Ryliegh LaFave made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. LaFave was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.
In other batting news, Elysia Martinez was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Aliyah Gabrys was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trivium Prep will welcome Wickenburg at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crimson Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wranglers have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Northland Prep Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Ash Fork/Seligman at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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