The Imagine Prep Storm will square off against the Heritage Academy Heroes at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Imagine Prep lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Mission Heights Prep, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. Imagine Prep blew past Mission Heights Prep 14-1 on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Heritage Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over Ajo. Considering the Heroes have won seven matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Francesca Johnson and Tatum Meeker made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Johnson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Meeker tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Johnson has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Johnson scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Meeker scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Emily Person was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Sarahi Rico was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Heritage Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in four consecutive contests.
Heritage Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.8 runs over those games. As for Imagine Prep, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Imagine Prep suffered a grim 18-7 defeat to Heritage Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will Imagine Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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