Shadow Mountain extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 9-15-1 in the process. They came up short against the North Canyon Rattlers, falling 21-8. The Matadors were not able to make up for their loss to the Rattlers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

Jack Zauner
03/21/25 @ Coronado | 4 |
04/25/25 vs North Canyon | 3 |
03/08/25 vs Mingus | 3 |
03/04/25 vs Cortez | 3 |
02/27/25 vs Cortez | 3 |
+ 13 more games |
Jack Zauner was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Shadow Mountain is 4-1 when Zauner posts three or more hits, but 5-14-1 otherwise.
As for North Canyon, their record is now 10-14. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 24th (when they won 17-0).
On North Canyon's side, Mason Hougland looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hougland has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brandon Alexander was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Luis Alvarez, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Shadow Mountain will square off against St. Mary's at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for North Canyon, they will face off against Verrado at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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