Arizona Lutheran Academy barely beat Gilbert Classical Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Coyotes were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Spartans on Friday. The Coyotes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
Owen Beilke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Colton Pennington
| 04/04/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Veritas Prep | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Blue Ridge | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Phoenix Country Day | 1 |
| 03/24/25 @ North Valley Christian Academy | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Colton Pennington was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Arizona Lutheran Academy is 2-1 when Pennington posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Rafael Guerrero, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Arizona Lutheran Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Arizona Lutheran Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their record is now 4-6-1.
Arizona Lutheran Academy has already played their next game (against Trivium Prep), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will welcome Wickenburg at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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