The third road contest was the charm for Scottsdale Christian Academy, as they earned their first road win of the season. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Fountain Hills Falcons on Tuesday. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 4-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Owen Kendrick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
Kendrick wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Tims, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Luke Troxell was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Eagles
| 03/18/25 @ Fountain Hills | 4-1 |
| 03/10/25 @ Northwest Christian | 4-5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Tonopah Valley | 2-5 |
| 02/28/25 vs North Valley Christian Academy | 12-4 |
| 02/27/25 @ ALA - West Foothills | 3-5 |
Scottsdale Christian Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.6 runs. As for Fountain Hills, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 5-2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles duke it out with Veritas Prep Falcons at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Fountain Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Madison Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m.
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