Yote
| 04/26/25 @ Valley Lutheran | 24 |
| 04/11/25 @ Red Rock | 22 |
| 02/27/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 22 |
| 04/25/25 vs Maryvale Prep | 14 |
| 04/23/25 @ Salome | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Desert Heights Prep). Everything went their way against the Valley Lutheran Flames on Saturday as they made off with a 24-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Yote, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Cayle Haskell and Jayven Reyes were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Haskell struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Reyes pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Haskell went 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Reyes got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs Reyes has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Justin Aguon and Jesse Aguon did most of the damage at the plate: Justin got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Jesse got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. With that strong performance, Justin is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Mason Wicker was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Desert Heights Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Desert Heights Prep pushed their record up to 11-2-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Valley Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Desert Heights Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valley Lutheran, they will head out to challenge Superior at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Flames are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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