While Paradise Valley's win against North Canyon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Rattlers 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
CJ deChaud
| 04/08/26 @ North Canyon | 6 |
| 03/17/26 vs Prescott | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Forge Christian | 2 |
| 04/02/26 vs North | 1 |
| 03/23/26 vs Youngker | 1 |
CJ deChaud tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Drew England and Adair Ortiz did most of the damage at the plate: England went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Ortiz went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave England a new career-high. Shawn Green was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Paradise Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Canyon only posted a batting average of .233.
Paradise Valley's record now sits at 13-8. As for North Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Paradise Valley will venture away from home to challenge Shadow Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for North Canyon, they will head out to face off against Canyon View at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Rattlers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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