It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Glendale Prep Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Horizon Honors Eagles.
Eli Marsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Glendale Prep Academy's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Rickey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. Nathaniel Jensen was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Griffins
| 05/09/25 vs Horizon Honors | 2-1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy | 11-1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Wickenburg | 3-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Mohave Accelerated | 21-0 |
Glendale Prep Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Horizon Honors, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-7-1.
Glendale Prep Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Tombstone on the 10th. Horizon Honors does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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