The Canyon del Oro Dorados will challenge the Arizona College Prep Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Arizona College Prep will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Canyon del Oro extended their winning streak to 12 on Saturday. The Dorados never let Buckeye get on the board and left with a 10-0 win.
Sammy Hudgens
| 05/03/25 vs Buckeye | 3 |
| 04/19/25 vs Sahuaro | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Mountain View | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Pueblo | 1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Vista Grande | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Sammy Hudgens was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Molly Herman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Canyon del Oro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buckeye only posted an OBP of .143.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Arizona College Prep had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Coyotes with a sharp 9-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Liliana Gagnon looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Taylor Estrella was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Paula Cantu, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Canyon del Oro's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 29-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Arizona College Prep, their win bumped their record up to 23-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canyon del Oro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Arizona College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
