Ridgeline Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Ajo Red Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
After only one run in their last contest, Ridgeline Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Thunderbird Adventist Academy on Monday. Ridgeline Academy blew past Thunderbird Adventist Academy 11-5.
Meera Hamieh made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hamieh was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Ridgeline Academy got a massive performance out of Brielle Peterson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Peterson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Gretchen Clower was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ajo put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Berean Academy with a sharp 23-3 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Ajo has managed all season.
Ridgeline Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ajo, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Ridgeline Academy might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Ajo when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Ridgeline Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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