Maryvale Prep had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-10 to make it ten. They lost 26-0 to the Antelope Rams. Having soared to a lofty 32 runs in the game before, the Matador's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Antelope, their record now sits at 9-6. The game marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Antelope's part, Isela Marquez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Marquez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Antelope got a massive performance out of Katie Williams, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. That's the most RBI Williams has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alaina Jaime, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Maryvale Prep is set to challenge their familiar foe Desert Heights Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Antelope will take on rival San Pasqual Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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