
Heroes
04/14/25 @ Imagine Prep Superstition | 31 |
03/18/25 @ Maricopa Institute of Technology | 25 |
02/27/25 vs Ajo | 25 |
04/16/25 @ Mission Heights Prep | 22 |
03/19/25 @ Imagine Prep Coolidge | 22 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heritage Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Imagine Prep Storm a 16-0 shutout. The Heroes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Tatum Meeker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Elsie Earll was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Avery Jones was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Heritage Academy and bumps their season record up to 17-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Imagine Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-6.
Looking ahead, Heritage Academy will face off against Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Heritage Academy will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Heritage Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Imagine Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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