Arizona Daily Roundup: Thursday, April 9th
April 10, 2026
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Below are the scores and notes from action on Thursday, April 9th.
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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
Cesar Chavez (7) vs. Millennium (#11) (3)
Cesar Chavez knocked off Millennium 7-3 behind a steady offensive attack that produced 13 hits and drew 7 walks on the day. Big swings from the heart of the lineup helped Chavez build an early cushion, and Garcia went the distance to limit the Tigers to just two hits. Millennium played clean defensively, but Cesar Chavez controlled the game from start to finish.
Notable Performers:
Zaire Griffen(CC): 4-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Carlos Leon (CC): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Aiden Lagunas (CC): 2-for-2, 2B, R
Andrew Garcia (CC): 7 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 5 K (W)
Basha (5) vs. Hamilton (#13) (3)
Basha stormed back late with a five run seventh inning to stun Hamilton, 5-3, in one of the tighter games of the day. After Bell gave Hamilton six strong innings on the mound and the Huskies carried a late lead, Basha answered with six hits in the final frame to flip the game. Cooper and Clark helped set the table throughout, while Bolles delivered the biggest hit with a two run single.
Notable Performers:
Clayton Cooper (BAS): 2-for4, RBI, R
Ethan Clark (BAS): 2-for-4, R
Zach Bolles (BAS): 1-for-3, 2 RBI
Ryder Bell (HAM): 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Gavin Hamilton (HAM): 2-for-2, HR, RBI
Ben Ball (HAM): 2-for-4, 2B, R
Mountain Ridge (14) vs. Pinnacle (#7) (12)
Mountain Ridge outlasted Pinnacle in a back and forth slugfest, rallying late for a 14-12 win behind Gregory’s four RBI day. Pinnacle erupted for seven runs in the second and held multiple leads, but Mountain Ridge kept answering before putting up a five run sixth to take control for good. Both offenses were rolling all afternoon, combining for 25 hits and 16 walks in one of the wildest games on the slate.
Notable Performers:
Griffin Gregory (MTR): 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, SB
Brody Kirby (MTR): 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, 3 R
Carter Neville (MTR): 2-for-4, 2 RBI, R
Trenton Pater (PIN): 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R
Sam Green (PIN): 2-for-4, HR
Erik Moo (PIN): 2-for-2, 2B, RBI, 3 R, SB
Power Ranked Matchups
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basha | 5 | Hamilton (#13) | 3 |
| Brophy College Prep (#4) | 5 | Perry | 1 |
| Casteel (#1) | 7 | Chandler (#10) | 6 |
| Cesar Chavez | 7 | Millennium (#11) | 3 |
| Queen Creek (#2) | 13 | Gilbert | 0 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor (#9) | 3 | Liberty (#12) | 2 |
| Skyline | 4 | Red Mountain (#5) | 7 |
| Williams Field (#14) | 3 | Desert Ridge (#8) | 1 |
| Pinnacle (#7) | 12 | Mountain Ridge | 14 |
| Saguaro (#24) | 8 | Arcadia | 3 |
| Crimson (#15) | 10 | Poston Butte | 0 |
| Desert Mountain (#25) | 8 | Willow Canyon | 7 |
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, April 9th
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson Union | 6 | Apollo | 10 |
| Basha | 5 | Hamilton (#13) | 3 |
| Brophy College Prep (#4) | 5 | Perry | 1 |
| Carl Hayden | 1 | Camelback | 11 |
| Casteel (#1) | 7 | Chandler (#10) | 6 |
| Desert Ridge (#8) | 1 | Williams Field (#14) | 3 |
| Gila Ridge | 9 | Cibola | 10 |
| Highland (#20) | 3 | Higley | 1 |
| Mesa | 14 | Dobson | 3 |
| Mountain Ridge | 14 | Pinnacle (#7) | 12 |
| Mountain View (Mesa) | 9 | Westwood | 3 |
| Queen Creek (#2) | 13 | Gilbert | 0 |
| Rincon/University | 7 | Marana | 18 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor (#9) | 3 | Liberty (#12) | 2 |
| San Luis | 3 | Kofa | 1 |
| Skyline | 4 | Red Mountain (#5) | 7 |
| Trevor G. Browne | 10 | Maryvale | 1 |
| Tucson | 4 | Sunnyside | 11 |
| Valley Vista | 6 | West Point | 7 |
| Washington | 15 | South Mountain | 8 |
| Cesar Chavez | 7 | Millennium (#11) | 3 |
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction | 9 | Metro Tech | 5 |
| Buckeye Union | 3 | Morenci | 4 |
| Carl Hayden | 1 | Camelback | 11 |
| Flowing Wells | 2 | Cienega | 5 |
| North | 1 | Ironwood | 11 |
| Washington | 15 | South Mountain | 8 |
| Willow Canyon | 7 | Desert Mountain (#25) | 8 |
4A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria | 4 | Peoria | 19 |
| Combs | 10 | Heritage Acad Laveen | 5 |
| Deer Valley | 5 | Cactus | 2 |
| Desert Sunrise | 15 | Cortez | 2 |
| Eastmark | 5 | ALA - Gilbert North | 8 |
| Flagstaff | 14 | Bradshaw Mountain | 6 |
| Lee Williams | 4 | Prescott | 5 |
| Mingus Union | 14 | Mohave | 1 |
| Poston Butte | 0 | Crimson (#15) | 10 |
| Rio Rico | 1 | Douglas | 2 |
| Saguaro (#24) | 8 | Arcadia | 3 |
| Sahuarita (#18) | 10 | Cholla | 9 |
| Shadow Mountain | 11 | Barry Goldwater | 0 |
| St. Mary's | 7 | Mesquite | 3 |
| Superior Jr./Sr. | 3 | Greenway | 7 |
| Tempe | 10 | Coronado | 20 |
| Thunderbird | 5 | Paradise Honors | 6 |
| Yuma | 14 | Dysart | 7 |
3A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA - Ironwood | 9 | ALA - Mesa North | 7 |
| Alchesay | 17 | St. Michael | 2 |
| Antelope Union | 3 | Window Rock | 9 |
| Ash Fork / Seligman | 0 | Tuba City | 20 |
| Apache Junction | 9 | Metro Tech | 5 |
| Benjamin Franklin | 1 | Santa Cruz Valley | 9 |
| Bourgade Catholic | 11 | Winslow | 12 |
| Chandler Prep | 13 | Thatcher | 0 |
| Ganado | 0 | Joseph City | 12 |
| Horizon Honors | 2 | Chinle | 0 |
| Mogollon | 9 | Globe | 2 |
| Phoenix Christian | 1 | Florence | 4 |
| Show Low | 10 | Holbrook | 1 |
| San Tan Charter | 0 | Snowflake | 1 |
| Valley Christian (San Jose, CA) | 3 | Valley Christian | 4 |
2A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA - Anthem South | 0 | Tempe Prep | 13 |
| Arizona Lutheran | 11 | Phoenix Country Day | 7 |
| Benjamin Franklin | 1 | Santa Cruz Valley | 9 |
| Benson | 14 | Tombstone | 4 |
| Buckeye Union | 3 | Morenci | 4 |
| Chandler Prep | 13 | Thatcher | 0 |
| Combs | 10 | Heritage Acad Laveen | 5 |
| Fort Thomas | 4 | Greyhills Academy | 3 |
| Gilbert Classical | 8 | St. Johns | 11 |
| Horizon Honors | 2 | Chinle | 0 |
| Kingman Academy | 8 | Trivium Prep | 10 |
| Northland Prep | 1 | Round Valley | 11 |
| Phoenix Christian | 1 | Florence | 4 |
| Pinon | 7 | Maryvale Prep | 6 |
| Red Mesa | 2 | Hopi | 12 |
| Salome | 15 | San Carlos | 4 |
| San Tan Charter | 0 | Snowflake | 1 |
| Williams | 7 | Mohave Accelerated | 8 |
1A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay | 17 | St. Michael | 2 |
| Antelope Union | 3 | Window Rock | 9 |
| Ash Fork / Seligman | 0 | Tuba City | 20 |
| Duncan | 2 | St. David | 12 |
| Fort Thomas | 4 | Greyhills Academy | 3 |
| Ganado | 0 | Joseph City | 12 |
| Hayden | 5 | Hozho (Gallup, NM) | 9 |
| Mission (CA) College Prep | 12 | Bagdad | 4 |
| Mogollon | 9 | Globe | 2 |
| Pinon | 7 | Maryvale Prep | 6 |
| Red Mesa | 2 | Hopi | 12 |
| Salome | 15 | San Carlos | 4 |
| Superior Jr./Sr. | 3 | Greenway | 7 |
| Williams | 7 | Mohave Accelerated | 8 |
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. Power rankings reflect Prep Baseball Arizona Week 5 AIA Power 25.
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