Tempe Prep hit Phoenix Country Day with a nine-run third inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Reed Ross was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one triple.
Phoenix Country Day now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Tempe Prep, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phoenix Country Day will venture away from home to take on St. John Paul II Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 12.8 runs per game this season. As for Tempe Prep, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tonopah Valley at 3:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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