Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Horizon Honors). Everything went their way against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans on Tuesday as the Horizon Honors Eagles made off with a 23-2 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Eagles with their most commanding win of the season.
Aidan Andrews made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Andrews was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Lucas Holweger was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chase Wilson, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.
Horizon Honors always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .644. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Eagles
| 03/18/25 @ Gilbert Classical Academy | 23-2 |
| 03/05/25 @ Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | 6-0 |
| 02/28/25 vs Parker | 6-2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Bourgade Catholic | 21-2 |
| 02/26/25 vs ALA - West Foothills | 4-0 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Horizon Honors will take on San Tan Charter at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Horizon Honors' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so San Tan Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they will square off against Santa Cruz Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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