Baseball Recap: Glendale Prep Academy Has No Trouble Against Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Griffins

Margin (Wins)

03/05/25 @ Lincoln Prep	16
03/31/25 vs Camp Verde	15
02/28/25 vs Tempe Prep	15
04/05/25 @ Scottsdale Preparatory Academy	11
03/14/25 @ Wickenburg	11

Glendale Prep Academy barely beat Scottsdale Preparatory Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Griffins were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over the Spartans on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Griffins, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.

Eli Marsh made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Nathaniel Jensen and Casey Kim did most of the damage at the plate: Jensen scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while Kim scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. What's more, Kim posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Corbin Kim, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.

Glendale Prep Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scottsdale Preparatory Academy struck out seven times.

The victory made it two in a row for Glendale Prep Academy and bumps their season record up to 9-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Looking ahead, Glendale Prep Academy will challenge Highland Prep West at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The HORNETS have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.45 runs per game on average), something the Griffins will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, they will square off against Phoenix Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.