The Highland Prep West HORNETS will face off against the Glendale Prep Academy Griffins at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Highland Prep West is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Highland Prep West fell victim to Mohave Accelerated and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 23-0 to the Patriots.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Glendale Prep Academy). They were the clear victors by a 23-0 margin over Tempe Prep on Saturday. The Griffins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
Raegan Rockey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ally Moore was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Natalie Whipple was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Glendale Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .829. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Glendale Prep Academy moved to 4-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Highland Prep West, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
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