Arizona College Prep is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Desert Mountain is on a 15-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Knights will host the Wolves at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Arizona College Prep 3.2, Desert Mountain 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Monday, Arizona College Prep made easy work of Centennial and carried off a 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won 16 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Arizona College Prep got a great performance from Liliana Gagnon as she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched.
Shelby O'Donnal
| 04/14/25 @ Centennial | 3 |
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On the hitting side, Shelby O'Donnal was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Taylor Estrella was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Arizona College Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Desert Mountain was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They won by a run and slipped past Saguaro 5-4. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Sabercats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Emmy Raines spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on McKinsey Beyer, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Horning, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Arizona College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Desert Mountain, their win bumped their record up to 20-1-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Arizona College Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Desert Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
