Cougars
| 04/16/25 @ Scottsdale Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Camp Verde | 14 |
| 04/12/25 vs Round Valley | 8 |
| 04/11/25 vs Mogollon | 14 |
| 04/10/25 vs Bagdad | 9 |
| + 17 more games |
The Phoenix Christian Cougars will head out to take on the Camp Verde Cowboys at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Phoenix Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Phoenix Christian is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Scottsdale Christian Academy just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 11-2 to the Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Cougars couldn't push the score so high this time.
Kevin Palafox made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Camp Verde had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over Madison Highland Prep on Wednesday.
Gunner Selting made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Camp Verde is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-12 otherwise. Selting was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aramis Delgado was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nolan Hicks, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Camp Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Camp Verde's record now sits at 5-13. As for Phoenix Christian, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 19-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Phoenix Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. However, it's not like Camp Verde struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Phoenix Christian's way against Camp Verde when the teams last played on Monday, as Phoenix Christian made off with a 14-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
