Softball Game Preview: Corona del Sol Aztecs vs. Xavier College Prep Gators

For the second straight game, Corona del Sol will face off against Xavier College Prep. Corona del Sol will be playing in front of their home fans against Xavier College Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Corona del Sol has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Corona del Sol fell victim to Xavier College Prep and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Gators. The loss continues a trend for the Aztecs in their meetings with the Gators: they've now lost three in a row.

For Xavier College Prep's part, Sariah McNabb and Riley McKeever did most of the damage at the plate: McNabb got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while McKeever went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles McKeever has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Joie Ramos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Xavier College Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corona del Sol only posted an OBP of .118.

Xavier College Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. Corona del Sol's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.

Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Corona del Sol hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Xavier College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.