
Knights
04/09/25 vs Horizon | 12-2 |
04/07/25 @ Horizon | 8-0 |
04/03/25 @ Chaparral | 10-2 |
04/01/25 vs Chaparral | 6-5 |
03/31/25 vs Sunnyslope | 11-0 |
+ 11 more games |
Arizona College Prep came tearing into Wednesday's contest with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Horizon Huskies as they made off with a 12-2 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-0 last Monday.
Liliana Gagnon spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Arizona College Prep got a massive performance out of Shelby O'Donnal, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits O'Donnal has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Estrella, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Arizona College Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Arizona College Prep pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Horizon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arizona College Prep will venture away from home to face off against Paradise Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.91 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Horizon, they will head out to square off against Basha at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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