If Tempe Prep was feeling good fresh off their 21-3 takedown of Madison Highland Prep last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Knights came up short against the Maryvale Prep Matador on Monday, falling 20-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 34-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Leilani Sawyer
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Tempe Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leilani Sawyer, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Sawyer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Olivia Wagner was another, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Tempe Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Maryvale Prep, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Tempe Prep will head out to face off against ALA - Mesa North at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Maryvale Prep, they will face off against Mayer at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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