While Prospect Ridge Academy's win against Shadow Mountain wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Miners skirted past the Matadors 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Miners have posted since May 3, 2025.
Austin Huffman
| 03/26/26 @ Shadow Mountain | 8 |
| 03/20/26 vs Weld Central | 7 |
| 04/08/25 @ Colorado Academy | 7 |
| 05/03/25 @ Roosevelt | 6 |
| 04/28/25 vs University | 6 |
Austin Huffman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Isiac Rodriguez and Josiah Bote did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Bote went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Toby Barnett was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Prospect Ridge Academy's record now sits at 4-1. As for Shadow Mountain, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Prospect Ridge Academy will square off against Denver Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Miners' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Thunder have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Shadow Mountain, they will face off against Greenway at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Demons will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Matadors surely won't give up without a fight.
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