Gilbert Classical Academy took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Glendale Prep Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Spartans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Griffins on Wednesday, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since March 31st.
Beckett Elliot
| 04/22/26 vs Glendale Prep Academy | 3 |
| 03/05/26 vs Highland Prep West | 2 |
| 03/02/26 vs Heritage Academy | 2 |
| 04/08/26 vs Pima | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs San Carlos | 1 |
Beckett Elliot was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Max Fioresi was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Gilbert Classical Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ethan Peterson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Gilbert Classical Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13. As for Glendale Prep Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-5.
Gilbert Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 15-0 defeat against Chandler Prep on the 24th. As for Glendale Prep Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-6 loss against Northland Prep Academy on the 27th.
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