Buckeye hasn't had much luck against Canyon View recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will face off against the Jaguars at 3:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Canyon View will be up against a hot Buckeye team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Hawks put the hurt on North Canyon with a sharp 16-1 victory on Thursday.
Caleila Kaluna (2026)
| 04/16/26 vs North Canyon | 4 |
| 04/10/26 vs Casa Grande | 1 |
| 04/08/26 @ Verrado | 0 |
| 04/06/26 vs Verrado | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Youngker | 2 |
| 03/06/26 @ Paradise Valley | 6 |
Destiney Litzan (2029) and Caleila Kaluna (2026) were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Litzan (2029) pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Kaluna (2026) tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At the plate, Litzan (2029) got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Kaluna (2026) went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Kaleikaumaka Ellis (2026) was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Mya Loya (2028) was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Buckeye always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Verrado typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Canyon View proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Vipers 11-1. Canyon View's win was all the more impressive since the Vipers were averaging only 4.08 runs allowed on the season.
Audrie Castaneda tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Canyon View got a massive performance out of Ameliana Mendez, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bella Mora, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Buckeye's record now sits at 15-5. As for Canyon View, their record is now 19-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Buckeye hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .427. However, it's not like Canyon View struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Buckeye might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Canyon View when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
