Softball Recap: ALA - Anthem South Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Titans

Previous 3 Games

04/22/26 vs St. John Paul II Catholic	20-7
04/20/26 @ ALA - Mesa North	26-12
04/17/26 @ San Tan Foothills	20-9

ALA - Anthem South waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 20-7 margin over the St. John Paul II Catholic Lions. The Titans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lions, too.

Kylie Dean made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, ALA - Anthem South got a massive performance out of Myriam Medina, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Medina has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Presley Barton, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.

ALA - Anthem South was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .429 or higher in three consecutive games.

ALA - Anthem South's record is now 10-13. As for St. John Paul II Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

ALA - Anthem South will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Heritage Academy at 5:00 p.m. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Heroes have averaged an impressive 11.1 runs per game this season. As for St. John Paul II Catholic, they will head out on the road to square off against Highland Prep West at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will need to watch out since the HORNETS have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.