Desert Heights Prep won the last time they faced Maryvale Prep and things went their way on Friday too. The Yote put the hurt on the Matador with a sharp 20-4 win. The Yote might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Nicole Bryan was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Bryan was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
Amanda Baize
| 04/25/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs San Pasqual Valley | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Salome | 1 |
| 03/12/25 vs Baboquivari | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 1 |
In other batting news, Desert Heights Prep got a massive performance out of Amanda Baize, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Baize a new career-high. Chanel Gonzalez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Desert Heights Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.2.
The victory made it two in a row for Desert Heights Prep and bumps their season record up to 6-10. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for Maryvale Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Desert Heights Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Maryvale Prep, they will face off against Anthem Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Matador's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season.
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