The Glendale Prep Academy Griffins are taking a road trip to take on the Highland Prep West unknown at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Glendale Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Glendale Prep Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They walked away with a 14-9 win over Scottsdale Preparatory Academy. The Griffins haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Eli Marsh
| 04/04/26 vs Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | 4 |
| 03/04/26 vs Lincoln Prep | 3 |
| 04/03/26 @ Kingman Academy | 1 |
| 03/10/26 vs Arizona Lutheran Academy | 1 |
| 03/09/26 @ San Tan Charter | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Eli Marsh, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Jayce Moore was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Highland Prep West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 16-0 to Mohave Accelerated.
Highland Prep West saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lincoln Blanco, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Highland Prep West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Glendale Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Highland Prep West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Glendale Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. It's a different story for Highland Prep West, though, as they've only averaged .306. Will they be able to contain Glendale Prep Academy's hitters?
Everything went Glendale Prep Academy's way against Highland Prep West in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, as Glendale Prep Academy made off with an 18-4 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Griffins since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
