Payson took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Highland Prep Honey Badgers with a sharp 35-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Longhorns also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2025.
Wyatt Hollenbeck and Evan Finkler made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hollenbeck pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Finkler pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Hollenbeck went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Finkler went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI.
Isaiah Dudley
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaiah Dudley, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isaak Dudley, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Payson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland Prep only posted an OBP of .267.
Coming up, Payson will take on Scottsdale Christian Academy in a tournament on Thursday. As for Highland Prep, they will square off against Madison Highland Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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