Arizona Daily Roundup: Tuesday, April 21st
April 22, 2026
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Below are the scores and notes from action on Tuesday, April 21st.
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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 Tuesday
Hamilton (#6) (12) vs. Casteel (#1) (22)
Casteel exploded offensively in a 22-12 win over Hamilton, piling up 20 hits and breaking things open with an eight run second inning. Ryne led the charge with a grand slam and continued to produce throughout, while the lineup showed depth with consistent traffic and run production top to bottom. Despite a push from Hamilton mid game, the Colts continued to answer and pulled away late.
Notable Performers:
Ryne Barker (CAS): 2-for-3, HR, 6 RBI, 3 R
Taylor Dodd (CAS): 2-for-4, HR, RBI, 3 R
Connor Russell (CAS): 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 3 R
Blake Gonzales (CAS): 3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R
Ryan Harwood (CAS): 3-for-4, RBI, 2 R
Lincoln Demmons (CAS): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Jose Bingochea (CAS): 2-for-4, 2 RBI, R
Cory Wuttke (HAM): 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R
Corona del Sol (#5) (6) vs. Desert Vista (#3) (3)
Corona del Sol picked up a key ranked win behind a disciplined offensive approach and strong pitching performance. Rae set the tone early with a three run homer and reached base consistently, while Floyd added insurance with a solo shot late. Tom worked efficiently on the mound, limiting damage and keeping Desert Vista off balance throughout.
Notable Performers:
Conor Rae (CDS): 1-for-1, HR, 3 RBI, 4 BB
Colton Floyd (CDS): 2-for-4, HR, RBI
Parker Williams (CDS): 2-for-3, RBI
Kellan Tom (CDS): 6 IP, 3 H, 3 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 4 K
Camden Honsa (DV): 2-for-4, R
Queen Creek (#2) (8) vs. Desert Ridge (#14) (5)
Queen Creek outlasted Desert Ridge in a back and forth matchup, using a late push to secure the 8-5 win. Berry delivered the biggest swings of the game with a three run homer and go ahead double, while Daniels and Armenta provided additional run support throughout. Barricklow shut things down late out of the bullpen to lock in the Bulldog win.
Notable Performers:
Jet Berry (QC): 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
Tyke Daniels (QC): 2-for-3, HR, RBI, SB
Diego Armenta (QC): 2-for-4, RBI
Will Parker (DR): 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Power Ranked Matchups
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton (#6) | 12 | Casteel (#1) | 22 |
| Queen Creek (#2) | 8 | Desert Ridge (#14) | 5 |
| Corona del Sol (#5) | 6 | Desert Vista (#3) | 3 |
| Williams Field (#13) | 10 | Higley | 6 |
| Boulder Creek | 1 | Pinnacle (#12) | 6 |
| Mountain Ridge | 3 | Sandra Day O'Connor (#10) | 7 |
| Westwood | 2 | Red Mountain (#11) | 3 |
| AZ College Prep (#19) | 10 | Notre Dame Prep (#18) | 2 |
| Canyon View (#17) | 10 | Buckeye Union | 0 |
| Canyon Del Oro (#15) | 5 | Catalina Foothills | 6 |
| Horizon | 7 | Chaparral (#25) | 6 |
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Tuesday, April 21st
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek | 1 | Pinnacle (#12) | 6 |
| Cibola | 1 | Kofa | 7 |
| Corona del Sol (#5) | 6 | Desert Vista (#3) | 3 |
| Gila Ridge | 1 | San Luis | 6 |
| Gilbert | 9 | Highland (#20) | 6 |
| Hamilton (#6) | 12 | Casteel (#1) | 22 |
| Mesa | 5 | Mountain View (#24) | 7 |
| Mountain Ridge | 3 | Sandra Day O'Connor (#10) | 7 |
| Queen Creek (#2) | 8 | Desert Ridge (#14) | 5 |
| Rio Rico | 5 | Sunnyside | 3 |
| Tolleson Union | 14 | West Point | 2 |
| Tucson | 10 | Perry | 9 |
| Valley Vista | 5 | Shadow Ridge | 6 |
| Williams Field (#13) | 10 | Higley | 6 |
| Westwood | 2 | Red Mountain (#11) | 3 |
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ College Prep (#19) | 10 | Notre Dame Prep (#18) | 2 |
| Betty H. Fairfax | 7 | Carl Hayden | 2 |
| Buena | 2 | Flowing Wells | 3 |
| Campo Verde | 13 | Desert Mountain (#23) | 3 |
| Casa Grande | 6 | Maricopa | 4 |
| Canyon Del Oro (#15) | 5 | Catalina Foothills | 6 |
| Canyon View (#17) | 10 | Buckeye Union | 0 |
| Chaparral (#25) | 6 | Horizon | 7 |
| Cienega | 3 | Desert View | 5 |
| Desert Edge | 12 | Mountain Pointe | 4 |
| Glendale | 6 | Copper Canyon | 3 |
| Independence | 6 | Sierra Linda | 16 |
| Lake Havasu | 10 | Ironwood | 0 |
| Lake Havasu | 11 | Ironwood | 1 |
| North Canyon | 0 | Youngker | 8 |
| Nogales | 12 | Pueblo | 2 |
| North | 0 | McClintock | 36 |
| Paradise Valley | 7 | Verrado | 9 |
| Raymond S. Kellis | 1 | Sunrise Mountain | 15 |
| Vista Grande | 10 | Mountain View Marana | 3 |
| Washington | 2 | La Joya Community | 13 |
| Willow Canyon | 2 | Centennial | 3 |
4A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus | 9 | Peoria | 7 |
| Rio Rico | 5 | Sunnyside | 3 |
3A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook | 2 | Snowflake | 6 |
| Winslow | 4 | Alchesay | 12 |
2A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisbee | 5 | Willcox | 1 |
| Chandler Prep | 14 | St. John Paul II | 4 |
| Horizon Honors | 14 | Arizona Lutheran | 4 |
| Many Farms | 20 | Hopi | 19 |
| Many Farms | 20 | Hopi | 21 |
| Mogollon | 11 | St. Johns | 6 |
| Round Valley | 14 | Fountain Hills | 8 |
| Scottsdale Christian | 8 | San Tan Charter | 0 |
| Scottsdale Prep | 3 | Camp Verde | 5 |
| Santa Cruz Valley | 1 | Tempe Prep | 11 |
| St. Augustine | 10 | Desert Christian | 6 |
| Valley (Sanders) | 4 | Pinon | 15 |
| Valley (Sanders) | 2 | Pinon | 16 |
1A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Prep | 4 | Ray | 14 |
| Baboquivari | 7 | Fort Thomas | 2 |
| Mogollon | 11 | St. Johns | 6 |
| Red Mesa | 20 | Rock Point | 5 |
| Red Mesa | 22 | Rock Point | 7 |
| Superior Jr./Sr. | 4 | San Manuel Jr./Sr. | 12 |
| Valley Lutheran | 5 | Desert Heights Prep | 14 |
| Williams | 4 | Bagdad | 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. Power rankings reflect Prep Baseball Arizona Week 7 HS Team Rankings.
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