The Hesperia Christian Patriots will face off against the Arrowhead Christian Eagles at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Hesperia Christian gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over Bethel Christian. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Patriots.
Elyse VanderWeide
| 04/07/25 @ Bethel Christian | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Excelsior Charter | 1 |
| 05/11/24 @ Temecula Prep | 1 |
| 05/02/24 vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy | 1 |
| 04/02/24 vs Bethel Christian | 1 |
Elyse VanderWeide was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Riley Cooper was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hesperia Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They are 5-1-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Arrowhead Christian had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They blew past the Titans 10-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Gaby Rios spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Arrowhead Christian got a big performance out of Gianna Dogero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those stolen bases were Dogero's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Leila Mouri, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Hesperia Christian now has a winning record of 7-6-1. As for Arrowhead Christian, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Hesperia Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Arrowhead Christian, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hesperia Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
