Arizona Daily Roundup: Thursday, March 12th
March 13, 2026
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Below are the scores, recaps, and notes from action on Thursday, March 12th.
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
Red Mountain (8) vs. Queen Creek (2)
Red Mountain (#13) handled Queen Creek (#4) with an 8-2 victory, powered by a 14-hit offensive outburst. Carter Macanas led the charge at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI, while Simeon Johnson blasted a two-run homer in the sixth inning to put the game out of reach. Drew Hanen was rock-solid on the mound, tossing a complete game and striking out five while allowing only two runs to pick up the win.
Notable Performers:
Drew Hanen (2026): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 5 K, W
Carter Macanas (2026): 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI
Simeon Johnson (2028): 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Brophy Prep (8) vs. Sandra Day O'Connor (2)
Brophy Prep (#1) stayed red-hot, pulling away late to defeat Sandra Day O'Connor (#9) 8-2. Clinging to a narrow lead, the Broncos erupted for five runs in the top of the seventh, punctuated by a two-run single from Ryan Fesperman and a clutch hit from Dreson Ethier. Ronan O'Brien delivered five strong innings with seven strikeouts, and Charlie Borchard recorded the final six outs to earn the win in relief.
Notable Performers:
Ronan O'Brien (2026): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 7 K
Charlie Borchard (2027): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, W
Dreson Ethier (2027): 2-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 R
Ryan Fesperman (2026): 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Millennium (8) vs. Boulder Creek (2)
Millennium (#6) rolled to an 8-2 victory over Boulder Creek (#22) behind a balanced attack and dominant pitching. Matthew Nevarez started and struck out seven over 5.1 innings while also helping his own cause at the plate with two RBIs. The Tigers showed exceptional plate discipline, drawing eight walks, with Brady Perrin accounting for three of them.
Notable Performers:
Matthew Nevarez (2027): 5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 7 K; 2-for-3, 2 RBI
Owen Tsau (2027): 2-for-4, RBI, R
Brady Perrin (2026): 1-for-2, RBI, 2 R
Desert Vista (3) vs. Desert Ridge (1)
Desert Vista (#8) emerged victorious in a 3-1 pitcher's duel against Desert Ridge. Hagen Haefs went the distance for the Thunder, firing a complete game two-hitter with seven strikeouts and zero earned runs. Anthony Renda provided the early spark with an RBI double in the first inning, and Luke Hutton added an RBI single in the third to give Haefs all the run support he needed.
Notable Performers:
Hagen Haefs (2027): 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, W
Anthony Renda (2027): 1-for-2, 2B, RBI
Luke Hutton (2026): 1-for-3, RBI
Liberty (13) vs. Kofa (1)
Liberty (#10) cruised to a 13-1 blowout victory over Kofa, fueled by an eight-run fourth inning. Abram Sherrin had a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Troy Tewers also delivered a massive performance, driving in three runs on two hits, including a double. Jaeden Parks handled business on the mound, striking out nine across five innings to secure the win.
Notable Performers:
Abram Sherrin (2026): 3-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R
Troy Tewers (2028): 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Jaeden Parks (2026): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K, W
Reid Holtorf (2028): 2-for-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, March 12th
Power Ranked Matchups
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brophy College Prep (#1) | 8 | O'Connor (#9) | 2 |
| Red Mountain (#13) | 8 | Queen Creek (#4) | 2 |
| Millennium (#6) | 8 | Boulder Creek (#22) | 2 |
| Mountain View | 0 | Sahuarita (#7) | 11 |
| ALA - Gilbert North | 0 | Desert Vista (#8) | 6 |
| Desert Ridge | 1 | Desert Vista (#8) | 3 |
| Kofa | 1 | Liberty (#10) | 13 |
| Youngker | 6 | Canyon View (#11) | 4 |
| Pinnacle (#14) | 16 | Higley | 7 |
| Notre Dame Prep | 2 | Sunrise Mountain (#17) | 1 |
| Ironwood Ridge (#23) | 29 | Pueblo | 0 |
| Mountain Ridge (#24) | 7 | Valley Vista | 0 |
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA - Gilbert North | 0 | Desert Vista (#8) | 6 |
| Apollo | 1 | Sunnyslope | 4 |
| Brophy College Prep (#1) | 8 | O'Connor (#9) | 2 |
| Chandler | 14 | Marana | 1 |
| Desert Ridge | 1 | Desert Vista (#8) | 3 |
| Desert Sunrise | 0 | Cibola | 10 |
| Gilbert | 6 | Desert Ridge | 7 |
| Kofa | 1 | Liberty (#10) | 13 |
| Millennium (#6) | 8 | Boulder Creek (#22) | 2 |
| Mountain Ridge (#24) | 7 | Valley Vista | 0 |
| Pinnacle (#14) | 16 | Higley | 7 |
| Red Mountain (#13) | 8 | Queen Creek (#4) | 2 |
| Rincon/University | 2 | Catalina Foothills | 12 |
| Tucson High Magnet School | 3 | Cienega | 0 |
| Yuma | 3 | Gila Ridge | 1 |
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria | 0 | Lake Havasu | 18 |
| Arizona College Prep | 10 | Centennial | 3 |
| Canyon del Oro | 19 | Sahuaro | 2 |
| Cholla | 18 | Flowing Wells | 4 |
| Coronado | 8 | Kellis | 20 |
| Desert Edge | 0 | Verrado | 10 |
| Desert View | 26 | Amphitheater | 0 |
| Ironwood | 14 | Independence | 0 |
| Ironwood Ridge (#23) | 29 | Pueblo | 0 |
| Moon Valley | 14 | Washington | 4 |
| Mountain View | 0 | Sahuarita (#7) | 11 |
| Notre Dame Prep | 2 | Sunrise Mountain (#17) | 1 |
| Paradise Valley | 6 | Buckeye | 5 |
| Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 3 | Maricopa | 4 |
| Rincon/University | 2 | Catalina Foothills | 12 |
| Shadow Mountain | 15 | North Canyon | 8 |
| Sierra Linda | 0 | La Joya Community | 15 |
| Tucson High Magnet School | 3 | Cienega | 0 |
| Youngker | 6 | Canyon View (#11) | 4 |
4A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria | 0 | Lake Havasu | 18 |
| ALA - Gilbert North | 0 | Desert Vista (#8) | 6 |
| Bradshaw Mountain | 5 | Paradise Honors | 10 |
| Canyon del Oro | 19 | Sahuaro | 2 |
| Cholla | 18 | Flowing Wells | 4 |
| Coronado | 8 | Kellis | 20 |
| Deer Valley | 9 | Poston Butte | 1 |
| Desert Sunrise | 0 | Cibola | 10 |
| Desert View | 26 | Amphitheater | 0 |
| Estrella Foothills | 1 | ALA - Queen Creek | 8 |
| Goldwater | 2 | Arcadia | 12 |
| Ironwood Ridge (#23) | 29 | Pueblo | 0 |
| Moon Valley | 14 | Washington | 4 |
| Mountain View | 0 | Sahuarita (#7) | 11 |
| Peoria | 10 | Greenway | 11 |
| Shadow Mountain | 15 | North Canyon | 8 |
| Yuma | 3 | Gila Ridge | 1 |
3A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay | 3 | Globe | 11 |
| Bourgade Catholic | 10 | St. John Paul II Catholic | F |
| Chino Valley | 11 | Camp Verde | 3 |
| Desert Christian | 16 | Palo Verde | 4 |
| Empire | 6 | Coolidge | 7 |
| Florence | 12 | ALA - Mesa North | 6 |
| Monument Valley | F | Page | 1 |
| Odyssey Institute | 18 | Trivium Prep | 1 |
| Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 3 | Maricopa | 4 |
| Valley Christian (#12) | St. Thomas Catholic | ||
| Yuma Catholic | 12 | ALA - West Foothills | 1 |
2A/1A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgade Catholic | 10 | St. John Paul II Catholic | F |
| Chino Valley | 11 | Camp Verde | 3 |
| Desert Christian | 16 | Palo Verde | 4 |
| Fort Thomas | 5 | Duncan | 9 |
| Fountain Hills | 10 | Phoenix Country Day | 6 |
| Miami | 2 | Arizona Lutheran Academy | 8 |
| Mountainside | Mohave Accelerated | ||
| Odyssey Institute | 18 | Trivium Prep | 1 |
| Red Mesa | 11 | Greyhills Academy | 0 |
| San Miguel | 2 | San Manuel | 14 |
| Santa Cruz Valley | 15 | Morenci | 4 |
| St. Augustine Catholic | 3 | St. David | 7 |
| Tombstone | 6 | Valley Union | 0 |
| Willcox | 2 | Bisbee | 1 |
| Wingate | Valley | ||
| Wingate | 6 | Valley | 17 |
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