Arizona Daily Roundup: Thursday, April 16th
April 17, 2026
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Below are the scores and notes from action on Wednesday, April 15th.
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NOTE: All scores listed below 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 Thursday
Desert Vista (#3) (8) vs. Corona del Sol (#5) (3)
Desert Vista put together a complete performance on both sides, taking down Corona del Sol 8-3 behind timely hitting and a steady outing from Haefs. The Thunder broke things open in the third with multiple run producing extra base hits, then added insurance late with a two run shot from Renda. Honsa set the tone at the top of the lineup and Haefs on the bump as Desert Vista controlled the game throughout.
Notable Performers:
Camden Honsa (DV): 3-for-4, 3 RBI
Anthony Renda (DV): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Hudson Droz (DV): 2-for-4, 2B, R
Hagen Haefs (DV): 7 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 4 K (W)
Brophy College Prep (#4) (8) vs. Hamilton (#12) (9)
Hamilton walked it off in a back and forth battle, overcoming a late Brophy rally to secure a 9-8 win in extras. The Huskies jumped out early, then held off multiple pushes from the Broncos before De Santiago delivered the game winning knock in the eighth. Both offenses were active throughout, combining for 30 hits in one of the most competitive games of the day.
Notable Performers:
Kristopher De Santiago (HAM): 2-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 R, walk-off RBI
Sammy Garcia (HAM): 3-for-4, 2 RBI, R
Gavin Hamilton (HAM): 3-for-4, 2 R
Cory Wuttke (HAM): 2-for-4
Dre Ethier (BRO): 4-for-6, 2B, 3B, HR, RBI, 2 R (Cycle)
Ryan Fesperman (BRO): 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R
Nico Lara (BRO): 2-for-3, RBI, R
Highland (#18) (0) vs. Desert Ridge (#14) (5)
Desert Ridge leaned on its pitching staff to secure a 5-0 shutout win over Highland, with Floan and Whipple combining to keep the Hawks off the board. The Jaguars jumped ahead early and continued to apply pressure with consistent contact throughout the lineup. Floan controlled the game on the mound, while multiple hitters contributed to a balanced offensive effort.
Notable Performers:
Kelton Floan (DR): 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K (W); 2-for-3, RBI
Nick Snider (DR): 2-for-3, 3B, RBI
Beau Schafer (DR): 2-for-3, 2B, R
Bryant Provencio (DR): 2-for-3, RBI
ALA - Gilbert North (11) vs. Crismon (#15) (12)
Crismon delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, storming back for a 12-11 walk-off grand slam win after trailing by four entering the seventh. McNabb provided the signature moment, launching a walk-off grand slam to center to cap a five-run frame. Both offenses traded blows throughout, combining for 26 hits in a high scoring back and forth battle.
Notable Performers:
Luke McNabb (CRI): 2-for-4, HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, SB, walk-off grand slam
Jaxon Bondra (CRI): 3-for-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R
Colin Eick (CRI): multi hit game, 2 SB
Preston Hammond (CRI): 2-for-3, 2B, 3 R
Tate Clarkson (ALA GN): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Grady Poulsen (ALA GN): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R
Bentley Westbrook (ALA GN): HR, 2 RBI
Power Ranked Matchups
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep (#17) | 5 | Casteel (#1) | 7 |
| Basha | 4 | Chandler (#9) | 5 |
| Desert Vista (#3) | 8 | Corona del Sol (#5) | 3 |
| Brophy (#4) | 8 | Hamilton (#12) | 9 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor (#7) | 10 | Pinnacle (#8) | 1 |
| Williams Field (#13) | 7 | Queen Creek (#2) | 8 |
| Millennium (#10) | 11 | Sunnyslope | 0 |
| Highland (#18) | 0 | Desert Ridge (#14) | 5 |
| Canyon Del Oro (#16) | 10 | Mountain View Marana | 2 |
| Canyon View (#19) | 8 | Verrado | 2 |
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, April 16th
6A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo | 10 | Shadow Ridge | 8 |
| Basha | 4 | Chandler (#9) | 5 |
| Brophy (#4) | 8 | Hamilton (#12) | 9 |
| Camelback | 8 | South Mountain | 0 |
| Notre Dame Prep (#17) | 5 | Casteel (#1) | 7 |
| Cesar Chavez | 7 | Trevor G. Browne | 1 |
| Desert Vista (#3) | 8 | Corona del Sol (#5) | 3 |
| Gilbert | 4 | Higley | 7 |
| Highland (#18) | 0 | Desert Ridge (#14) | 5 |
| Liberty (#11) | 10 | Boulder Creek | 0 |
| Marana | 0 | Tucson | 8 |
| Millennium (#10) | 11 | Sunnyslope | 0 |
| Mountain View, Mesa | 8 | Red Mountain (#6) | 4 |
| Queen Creek (#2) | 8 | Williams Field (#13) | 7 |
| Rincon/University | 4 | Sunnyside | 13 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor (#7) | 10 | Pinnacle (#8) | 1 |
| Skyline | 10 | Mesa | 3 |
| Valley Vista | 1 | Tolleson Union | 9 |
5A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ College Prep (#21) | 2 | Desert Mountain (#25) | 4 |
| Betty Fairfax | 22 | Central | 0 |
| Campo Verde | 5 | Chaparral (#20) | 2 |
| Canyon Del Oro (#16) | 10 | Mountain View Marana | 2 |
| Canyon View (#19) | 8 | Verrado | 2 |
| Centennial | 22 | Kellis | 2 |
| Copper Canyon | 12 | La Joya | 3 |
| Glendale | 15 | Independence | 0 |
| Horizon | 18 | Mountain Pointe | 7 |
| Lake Havasu | 10 | Willow Canyon | 5 |
| McClintock | 17 | Metro Tech | 1 |
| Nogales | 10 | Cienega | 0 |
| Sunrise Mountain | 7 | Ironwood | 3 |
| Vista Grande | 9 | Maricopa | 2 |
4A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 4 | Mesquite | 0 |
| Bradshaw Mountain | 6 | Coconino | 11 |
| Cactus | 9 | Westview | 3 |
| Cholla | 3 | Rio Rico | 2 |
| Crismon | 12 | ALA - Gilbert North | 11 |
| Deer Valley | 19 | Peoria | 1 |
| Desert Sunrise | 24 | Tempe | 1 |
| Dysart | 15 | Coronado | 0 |
| Estrella Foothills | 25 | Agua Fria | 0 |
| Flagstaff | 12 | Prescott | 13 |
| Greenway | 5 | Thunderbird | 13 |
| Lee Williams | 15 | Mohave | 5 |
| Mica Mountain | 4 | Salpointe Catholic | 12 |
| Saguaro (#24) | 17 | Marcos de Niza | 0 |
| Shadow Mountain | 11 | Moon Valley | 1 |
| Sahuarita (#22) | 8 | Walden Grove | 2 |
3A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA Ironwood | 14 | Bourgade | 1 |
| ALA West Foothills | 30 | Highland Prep | 0 |
| Blue Ridge | 16 | Holbrook | 6 |
| Chino Valley | 2 | Parker | 1 |
| Gilbert Christian | 12 | San Tan Foothills | 0 |
| Globe | 14 | Palo Verde | 3 |
| Kingman | 2 | River Valley | 0 |
| Pusch Ridge | 11 | Empire | 9 |
| Show Low | 14 | Winslow | 5 |
| Snowflake | 17 | Alchesay | 1 |
| Tanque Verde | 12 | Safford | 4 |
| Thatcher | 2 | Sabino | 0 |
| Valley Christian | 14 | Coolidge | 0 |
| Yuma Catholic | 3 | Odyssey | 1 |
2A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills | 19 | Highland Prep West | 1 |
| Glendale Prep | 10 | Mohave Accelerated | 6 |
| Horizon Honors | 13 | Gilbert Classical | 0 |
| Phoenix Country Day | 5 | San Tan Charter | 0 |
1A Division
| Away | Away | Home | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 6 | Beaver Dam | 21 |
| Red Mesa | 1 | El Capitan | 14 |
| Valley Lutheran | 1 | Mogollon | 17 |
| Bagdad | 11 | Desert Heights Prep | 4 |
| Patagonia | 10 | Baboquivari | 7 |
| San Manuel | 12 | San Simon | 2 |
| St. David | 5 | Valley Union | 4 |
| Duncan | 9 | Fort Thomas | 1 |
| Anthem Prep | 26 | Maryvale Prep | 0 |
Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. Power rankings reflect Prep Baseball Arizona Week 6 HS Team Rankings.
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