For the second straight game, Notre Dame Prep will face off against Arizona College Prep. The Saints will take on the Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Notre Dame Prep will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Notre Dame Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Arizona College Prep, who was ranked ninth at the time (Notre Dame Prep was ranked 20th). The Saints' pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights a 3-0 shutout on Tuesday.
Marley Caldwell
| 04/22/25 vs Arizona College Prep | 6 |
| 04/17/25 @ Casteel | 7 |
| 04/16/25 vs Sunrise Mountain | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Campo Verde | 8 |
| 04/12/25 @ Salpointe Catholic | 12 |
| + 9 more games |
The result came thanks to Marley Caldwell's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Daelynn Flowers was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run. Mia Brooks also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Notre Dame Prep lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arizona College Prep didn't launched any home runs.
Notre Dame Prep's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Arizona College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 21-6.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Notre Dame Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .384. However, it's not like Arizona College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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