Phoenix Christian put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Karly Van Metre made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Brianna Guerrero was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Guerrero is crushing it when it comes to RBI: she's brought in at least three every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Fisher, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Cougars
| 03/06/25 vs Arizona Lutheran Academy | 9-6 |
| 03/03/25 vs Tempe Prep | 25-0 |
| 02/26/25 vs Wickenburg | 19-11 |
| 04/27/24 vs Willcox | 13-8 |
| 04/22/24 vs Northland Prep Academy | 9-2 |
| + 7 more games |
Phoenix Christian's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Phoenix Christian will take on Tonopah Valley in a tournament on Friday. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they will be playing at home against Glendale Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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