If Gilbert Classical Academy was feeling good off their 16-3 takedown of Maryvale Prep last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Willcox Cowboys on Wednesday.
Lucas Hesson put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Hesson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
Gilbert Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Willcox, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-14.
Gilbert Classical Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Willcox, they will head out on the road to square off against Arizona Lutheran Academy on Friday. Arizona Lutheran Academy is coming into the contest with eight straight wins at home, so Willcox will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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