Buckeye had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the North Canyon Rattlers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-1 on Tuesday.
Caleila Kaluna (2026)
| 04/16/26 vs North Canyon | 4 |
| 04/10/26 vs Casa Grande | 1 |
| 04/08/26 @ Verrado | 0 |
| 04/06/26 vs Verrado | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Youngker | 2 |
| 03/06/26 @ Paradise Valley | 6 |
Caleila Kaluna (2026) and Destiney Litzan (2029) were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kaluna (2026) pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Litzan (2029) pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Kaluna (2026) posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At bat, Kaluna (2026) went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Litzan (2029) got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Kaleikaumaka Ellis (2026) was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Valeria Villa (2026), who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Buckeye always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .516 or higher in three consecutive games.
Buckeye's record is now 15-5. As for North Canyon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Buckeye wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-2 loss against Canyon View on the 21st. As for North Canyon, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 19-5 defeat against Youngker on the 21st.
