For the second straight game, University Prep will face off against Excelsior Charter. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Eagles at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. University Prep will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
University Prep will bounce into Friday's game after beating Excelsior Charter, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Jaguars put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 14-7 victory on Wednesday. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Connor Byrom
| 04/15/26 @ Excelsior Charter | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs Hesperia Christian | 1 |
| 03/18/26 vs Vasquez | 1 |
| 03/14/26 vs Boron | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hesperia Christian | 1 |
Connor Byrom was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, University Prep got a massive performance out of Baxter Andersen, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Andersen has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Randy Pereira, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
University Prep lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
University Prep's win bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Excelsior Charter, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
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