Arizona Daily Roundup: Friday, March 6th
March 7, 2026
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Below are the scores, recaps, and notes from action on Friday, March 6th.
NOTE: All scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed on MaxPreps or did not have a reported final score at the time of publication.
Notable Recaps from Friday
Brophy Prep (5) vs. Casteel (2)
In a massive top-10 showdown, Brophy Prep (#3) knocked off top-ranked Casteel (#1) with a 5-2 road victory. Ronan O'Brien was dominant on the hill, tossing 6.2 innings and fanning nine while allowing just one earned run. Ryan Fesperman ignited the offense with an RBI double in the first and finished with two hits alongside Dreson Ethier. Charlie Borchard entered in the seventh to record the final out and secure the save, moving the Broncos to a perfect 7-0 on the season.
Notable Performers:
Ronan O'Brien (2026): 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Ryan Fesperman (2026): 2-for-4, 2B, R
Dre Ethier (2026): 2-for-4, R
Jonah Castle (2026): 1-for-4, RBI
Desert Mountain (8) vs. Horizon (3)
Desert Mountain (#9) secured a statement win over region rival Horizon (#19) with an 8-3 final. Brody James earned the win with six strong innings, striking out eight and surrendering only one hit. The Wolves' offense exploded for four runs in the fifth, headlined by a three-run blast from Jaxon Perrilliat. Cole Sonne added a solo home run in the sixth to provide insurance, while Zach Durben pitched a scoreless frame in relief to seal the victory.
Notable Performers:
Brody James (2026): 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 8 K
Jaxon Perrilliat (2026): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Cole Sonne (2026): 1-for-3, HR
Zach Durben (2026): 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
Queen Creek (6) vs. Mountain Ridge (3)
Queen Creek (#5) held off a gritty Mountain Ridge (#14) squad for a 6-3 win. Jet Berry set the tone from the leadoff spot with three hits, while Tyke Daniels and Grady Pratt both launched solo home runs to provide the power. Kasen Barricklow provided critical relief, throwing five scoreless innings to neutralize the Mountain Lions' bats. Kirby led the way for Mountain Ridge with two RBIs in the loss.
Notable Performers:
Jet Berry (2026): 3-for-4, RBI
Tyke Daniels (2026): 2-for-3, HR
Grady Pratt (2026): 1-for-4, HR
Kasen Barricklow: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K
Saguaro (9) vs. Perry (7)
Saguaro (#16) edged out Perry (#12) 9-7 in a back-and-forth slugfest. Alain Gomez Gudino anchored the Sabercats' offense, recording two hits including a triple, while Zander Bratspis provided the big blow with a home run. Max Pena was a spark plug with two hits, a double, and a stolen base. Saguaro's bullpen committee combined to hold off a late Perry charge that featured multiple extra-base hits.
Notable Performers:
Alain Gomez Gudino (2026): 2-for-4, 3B, 3 TB
Zander Bratspis (2026): 1-for-3, HR, 4 TB
Max Pena (2026): 2-for-4, 2B, 3 TB, SB
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Friday, March 6th
Power Ranked Matchups
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brophy Prep (#3) | 5 | Casteel (#1) | 2 |
| Queen Creek (#5) | 6 | Mountain Ridge (#14) | 3 |
| Desert Mountain (#9) | 8 | Horizon (#19) | 3 |
| Saguaro (#16) | 9 | Perry (#12) | 7 |
| Red Mountain (#11) | 9 | Pinnacle | 10 |
| Chaparral (#15) | 0 | San Luis | 3 |
| Canyon View (#17) | 17 | Willow Canyon | 4 |
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek | 2 | Apollo | 5 |
| Brophy Prep (#3) | 5 | Casteel (#1) | 2 |
| Camelback | 0 | Desert Ridge (#18) | 17 |
| Chaparral (#15) | 0 | San Luis | 3 |
| Cienega | 3 | Marana | 4 |
| Corona del Sol (#2) | 8 | Tucson | 1 |
| Desert Vista (#13) | 18 | Skyline | 1 |
| Gila Ridge | 0 | Southwest (CA) | 10 |
| Highland | 13 | Mesa | 3 |
| Independence | 1 | Trevor G. Browne | 14 |
| Mesquite | 3 | Higley | 4 |
| Mountain View, Mesa | 5 | Williams Field | 1 |
| Queen Creek (#5) | 6 | Mountain Ridge (#14) | 3 |
| Red Mountain (#11) | 9 | Pinnacle | 10 |
| Saguaro (#16) | 9 | Perry (#12) | 7 |
| South Mountain | 0 | Gilbert | 31 |
| Valley Vista | 1 | Chandler | 9 |
| West Point | 16 | Dobson | 0 |
| Westwood | 12 | Shadow Ridge | 4 |
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 20 | McClintock | 6 |
| AZ College Prep | 11 | Sunrise Mountain | 2 |
| Buena | 13 | Casa Grande | 5 |
| Campo Verde | 0 | Notre Dame Prep | 5 |
| Canyon Del Oro | 11 | Nogales | 1 |
| Canyon View (#17) | 17 | Willow Canyon | 4 |
| Centennial | 4 | ALA - Gilbert North | 13 |
| Desert Mountain (#9) | 8 | Horizon (#19) | 3 |
| Desert View | 2 | Rio Rico | 9 |
| Flowing Wells | 2 | Vista Grande | 12 |
| Mica Mountain | 8 | Mountain View Marana | 5 |
| North | 0 | Buckeye Union | 20 |
| Raymond S. Kellis | 0 | North Canyon | 11 |
| Salpointe Catholic | 12 | Catalina Foothills | 13 |
| Verrado | 4 | Lake Havasu | 3 |
| Youngker | 16 | La Joya Community | 4 |
4A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitheater | 0 | Thatcher | 25 |
| Barry Goldwater | 19 | Agua Fria | 0 |
| Bradshaw Mountain | 1 | ALA - QC | 16 |
| Deer Valley | 1 | Flagstaff (#20) | 11 |
| Desert Sunrise | 2 | Eastmark | 19 |
| Douglas | 5 | Tanque Verde | 13 |
| Dysart | 5 | Moon Valley | 0 |
| Greenway | 0 | Prescott | 10 |
| Lee Williams | 19 | Liberty Baptist (NV) | 1 |
| Paradise Honors | 2 | Estrella Foothills | 3 |
| Poston Butte | 3 | Coconino | 9 |
| Sahuarita | 15 | Cactus | 0 |
| Shadow Mountain | 3 | Mingus Union | 13 |
| Thunderbird | 9 | Marcos de Niza | 3 |
| Washington | 11 | Peoria | 15 |
| Westview | 0 | Crismon | 15 |
3A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Capitan | 2 | Window Rock | 1 |
| Florence | 13 | ALA - Ironwood | 1 |
| Highland Prep | 2 | Tonopah Valley | 18 |
| Kingman | 2 | Bourgade Catholic | 3 |
| Needles (CA) | 10 | Parker | 3 |
| Northwest Christian | 3 | Yuma Catholic | 2 |
| Palo Verde Magnet | 2 | Rincon/University | 12 |
| River Valley | 11 | San Tan Foothills | 0 |
| River Valley | 16 | White Pine (NV) | 0 |
| Somerton | 0 | Southwest (CA) | 18 |
| Winslow | 7 | Odyssey Institute | 13 |
2A/1A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baboquivari | 2 | Patagonia Union | 8 |
| Duncan | 13 | San Simon | 7 |
| North Valley Christian | 9 | Liberty Baptist (NV) | 7 |
| Pima | 12 | Phoenix Country Day | 6 |
| Ray | 2 | Hayden | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Valley | 11 | Miami | 6 |
| St. John Paul II | 6 | St. Augustine | 7 |
| Tempe Prep | 1 | Fountain Hills | 6 |
| Tombstone | 1 | Benson | 11 |
| Willcox | 9 | Desert Christian | 1 |
Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. If a game isn’t listed, it was either not posted on MaxPreps or was missing a final score at the time of publication. Rankings based on Arizona Power Rankings.
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