It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Horizon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chaparral Firebirds, sneaking past 4-2. The game was the first time the Huskies have beaten the Firebirds on their field since March 17, 2022.
Pierson Hozza
| 04/23/26 @ Chaparral | 11 |
| 04/21/26 vs Chaparral | 9 |
| 04/16/26 vs Mountain Pointe | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Mountain Pointe | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs Basha | 6 |
| + 14 more games |
Pierson Hozza was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Wilfong, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Horizon lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2025.
Horizon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Chaparral, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-9.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Horizon will challenge rival Desert Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Chaparral is set to take on their familiar foe Mountain Pointe at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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