Lions
| 03/31/25 @ Anthem Prep | 15 |
| 03/18/25 @ Heritage Academy | 10 |
| 03/29/25 @ Fountain Hills | 8 |
| 03/19/25 vs Tempe Prep | 8 |
| 03/08/25 vs White Pine | 7 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Valley Christian Academy). They blew past the Anthem Prep Eagles 15-5 on Monday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Brayden Collins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and one stolen base. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Levi Corrigan, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Daniel Schoenleb was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
North Valley Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for North Valley Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-12-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Anthem Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Valley Christian Academy will welcome Mountainside at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. North Valley Christian Academy is facing Mountainside at the right time seeing as Mountainside is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Anthem Prep, they will host Desert Heights Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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