Lions
| 04/05/25 vs Wickenburg | 10-0 |
| 04/02/25 vs Mountainside | 29-0 |
| 03/31/25 @ Anthem Prep | 15-5 |
| 03/29/25 @ Fountain Hills | 8-7 |
North Valley Christian Academy came tearing into Saturday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wickenburg Wranglers a 10-0 shutout.
Brayden Collins was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because North Valley Christian Academy is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-12-1 otherwise. Collins was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as he's now launched at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, North Valley Christian Academy let Levi Corrigan and Duvuagn Pryce run wild. Corrigan scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Pryce scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. North Valley Christian Academy is 4-2 when Corrigan posts two or more runs, but 2-10-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Bradley, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
North Valley Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .600 or higher in three consecutive games.
North Valley Christian Academy's record now sits at 6-12-1. As for Wickenburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Looking ahead, North Valley Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against San Tan Charter at 2:45 p.m. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Roadrunners have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season. As for Wickenburg, they will venture away from home to take on Gilbert Classical Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.27 runs per game on average), something the Wranglers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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