Excelsior Charter had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-16 to make it four. They came up short against the Hesperia Christian Patriots, falling 25-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-2 on Tuesday.
As for Hesperia Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hesperia Christian's part, Luke Beasley and Cory Villalba made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Beasley pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Villalba pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Beasley also tossed a walk, which is notable because Hesperia Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 8-10 otherwise. At the plate, Beasley went 2-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double, while Villalba got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Beasley has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Ezra Hawthorne was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and seven RBI. Those five runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Sanchez, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Excelsior Charter will square off against Riverside Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hesperia Christian, they will challenge Palmdale Academy Charter School at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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