The Maryvale Prep Matador will take on the Mayer Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Maryvale Prep got the win against Mountainside by a conclusive 26-12.
Emma Basurto Ibanez
| 04/01/25 vs Mountainside | 5 |
| 03/27/25 @ Mayer | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Salome | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Madison Highland Prep | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Desert Heights Prep | 1 |
Emma Basurto Ibanez and Natalie Gonzalez Blancke did most of the damage at the plate: Basurto Ibanez scored four runs while going 5-for-5, while Gonzalez Blancke went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those five hits gave Basurto Ibanez a new career-high. Genesis Garcia was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Maryvale Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .686. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mayer). They put the hurt on Highland Prep West with a sharp 24-11 victory on Monday. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Mayer's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.0 runs over those games. As for Maryvale Prep, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Maryvale Prep suffered a grim 18-9 defeat to Mayer in their previous meeting on Thursday. Will the Matador have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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