Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mission Heights Prep). Everything went their way against the Imagine Prep Superstition Panthers on Thursday as they made off with a 20-5 win. With that victory, the Phantoms brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Audrieana Gibbs made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Gibbs was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
Leah Leyva
| 04/03/25 vs Imagine Prep Superstition | 3 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leah Leyva, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Shelby Ortega, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Mission Heights Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .765. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Imagine Prep Superstition, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mission Heights Prep will head out to challenge Maricopa Institute of Technology at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Imagine Prep Superstition, they will venture away from home to square off against Heritage Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Heroes have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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