The Camp Verde Cowboys will challenge the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Phoenix Christian took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Camp Verde, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Camp Verde turned things around against Madison Highland Prep on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Heat.
Gunner Selting was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Camp Verde is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-12 otherwise. Selting was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
Aramis Delgado
| 04/16/25 @ Madison Highland Prep | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Chino Valley | 2 |
| 04/12/24 @ Chino Valley | 2 |
| 02/27/24 vs Williams | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Phoenix Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Aramis Delgado was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Nolan Hicks was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Camp Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Christian has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.45 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against Scottsdale Christian Academy, falling 11-2. The contest marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Kevin Palafox was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Camp Verde's victory bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Phoenix Christian, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 19-3.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Camp Verde has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Phoenix Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Camp Verde suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Phoenix Christian when the teams last played on Monday. Will the Cowboys have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
