As the dust settles on the 2024 regular season, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Baseball Rankings have undergone their final shake-up, setting the stage for an exhilarating postseason journey. Throughout the season, teams have battled fiercely, striving to etch their names into the annals of high school baseball glory. The Prep Baseball staff has meticulously analyzed each team's performance, considering factors such as overall record, strength of schedule, conference standings, and team depth, to compile the definitive rankings.

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Emerging as the new #1 team heading into the AIA playoffs is the formidable Brophy Broncos. With an impressive 15-3 record, including a flawless 8-0 run in the Premier Conference, the Broncos have asserted their dominance on the diamond. Their latest triumph came in a decisive showdown against the reigning 6A state title holders, the Hamilton Huskies, cementing their status as the team to beat in the postseason.

 

24’ 1B Willie Cornejo-Farmer
(Brophy)@lmulionsBSB commit with a hard ground ball into left for an RBI double to add to the Broncos lead. Broncos lead 2-0 after 3.@wcornejofarmer ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/CEzou3AdYQ

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) April 23, 2024

However, the road to championship glory is paved with challenges, and the Queen Creek Bulldogs are poised to make a formidable push in this year's playoffs. With a stellar record of 16-2, the Bulldogs have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Notably, they were one of three teams to claim victory against the Brophy Broncos this season, setting the stage for potential fireworks should they meet again in the playoffs.

In the 5A conference, the reigning champions, the Casteel Colts, continue to assert their dominance, currently landing at #3 in the AIA power rankings with a commendable 15-3 record. Their recent thrilling victory over the Hamilton Huskies serves as a testament to their unwavering resolve and championship pedigree, solidifying their status as the top contenders in the 5A state title race.

 

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‘24 UTIL Landon Hairston
(Casteel)@ASU_Baseball commit does it again! Back to back days sending this no doubter deep over the RF wall.

This follows up a top notch play at 1st base the inning prior.#BESEEN ll @hairston_landon pic.twitter.com/XWk1vibKdK

— Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 18, 2023

As the AIA playoffs loom on the horizon, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash of titans on the diamond. The Prep Baseball staff is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the action, delivering in-game updates on the top matchups of the week. Follow us on social media for live game videos, recaps, and exclusive insights as the quest for glory unfolds in the coming weeks.

With the race to reach Tempe Diablo heating up, the stage is set for an unforgettable postseason spectacle. As teams vie for supremacy and etch their names into baseball lore, one thing is certain – the road to championship glory is paved with passion, perseverance, and unforgettable moments on the diamond.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Arizona Rising Stars ID - Session 2	AZ	04/27	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Mesa Summer ID	AZ	05/29	Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ
2024 ProCase - West	AZ	06/02	Pepperdine University
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)	AZ	06/03	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)	AZ	06/10	American Family Fields of Phoenix
West Side Summer ID	AZ	06/18	Canyon View High School - Waddell, AZ
Glendale Summer ID	AZ	07/16	Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports

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