Higley extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-7. They lost 19-0 to Arizona College Prep. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Higley was not able to get on the board.
Higley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carly Barton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
As for Arizona College Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games.
On Arizona College Prep's side, Emma Reich looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Reich has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Azaria Knight was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Sam Sherman was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Looking ahead, Higley will head out to challenge Salpointe Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Arizona College Prep, they will be taking part in a tournament against Xavier College Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gators have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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