Arizona Playoff Roundup: Saturday, May 2nd
May 3, 2026
The postseason is here, and the intensity across Arizona is ramping up as teams battle to keep their seasons alive. Welcome to the Prep Baseball Arizona Playoff Roundup, where our staff provides daily scores, game recaps, and standout performances from around the state throughout the AIA postseason. With every pitch carrying added weight, this roundup will serve as your go-to source for tracking the biggest moments and top performers during the playoff run.
We source the majority of our scores through MaxPreps and our in person coverage. Be sure to follow us on all socials at @PrepBaseballAZ to stay locked in on everything happening this postseason, including Daily Roundups, Diamond Notes, Player of the Week features, and more.
Below are the scores and notes from action on Saturday, May 2nd.
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NOTE: All scores listed below were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed or did not have a final score at time of publication.
Notable Recaps from Saturday
Brophy Prep 6, Millennium 1
Brophy Prep jumped out early and never looked back in a 6-1 playoff win over Millennium. Borchard delivered on both sides, driving in 3 runs while throwing a complete game with 3 strikeouts. Holder added a strong day at the plate, finishing with 2 hits and an early RBI double.
Notable Performers:
Charlie Borchard (BRO): 1-for-2, 3 RBI; 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K (W)
Isaac Holder (BRO): 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI
Dre Ethier (BRO): 1-for-3, 2B, R, SB
Casteel 8, Desert Ridge 0
Casteel used a pair of arms to shut out Desert Ridge in an 8-0 playoff win. Denny earned the win with 6 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits while striking out 8, and Nelson closed it out with a clean inning and 2 strikeouts. Reber and Gonzales each drove in 2 runs, while Barker added pressure on the bases with 3 stolen bases.
Notable Performers:
Baylor Denny (CAS): 2-for-3; 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 8 K (W)
Rusty Nelson (CAS): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Logan Reber (CAS): 1-for-2, 2 RBI
Blake Gonzales (CAS): 1-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 R
Red Mountain 7, Desert Vista 5
Red Mountain held off a late push from Desert Vista to secure a 7-5 playoff win. Thorson got the Mountain Lions started with a 2-run home run in the first, while Ritchie added a solo shot in the third. Macanas led the offense from the bottom of the order, going 2-for-2 with 3 RBI, while Hanen earned the win with 5 innings of work.
Notable Performers:
Carter Macanas (RM): 2-for-2, 2B, 3 RBI, R
Kale Thorson (RM): 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Luke Ritchie (RM): 1-for-3, HR
Drew Hanen (RM): 5 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 K (W)
Ben Romaine (DV): 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Saturday, May 2nd
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo | 1 | Corona del Sol | 4 |
| Casteel | 8 | Desert Ridge | 0 |
| Kofa | 4 | Chandler | 1 |
| Desert Vista | 5 | Red Mountain | 7 |
| Highland | 3 | Queen Creek | 5 |
| Liberty | 2 | Hamilton | 6 |
| Millennium | 1 | Brophy Prep | 6 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor | 12 | Mountain View (Mesa) | 2 |
5A Division
| Chaparral | 1 | Notre Dame Prep | 6 |
| Horizon | 3 | Campo Verde | 0 |
| Lake Havasu | 3 | Arizona College Prep | 9 |
| Paradise Valley | 0 | Canyon Del Oro | 8 |
| Sunrise Mountain | 4 | Canyon View | 5 |
| Verrado | 8 | Nogales | 9 |
| Vista Grande | 1 | Desert Mountain | 6 |
| Youngker | 4 | Catalina Foothills | 7 |
4A Division
| ALA - QC | 1 | Saguaro | 6 |
| Cholla | 0 | Salpointe Catholic | 11 |
| Estrella Foothills | 4 | Sahuarita | 10 |
| Flagstaff | 5 | Cactus Shadows | 6 |
| Ironwood Ridge | 11 | Walden Grove | 0 |
| Paradise Honors | 4 | Crismon | 13 |
| Prescott | 3 | ALA - Gilbert North | 4 |
| Yuma | 4 | Douglas | 14 |
1A Division
| Anthem Prep | 7 | St. David | 9 |
| Baboquivari | 1 | Mogollon | 11 |
| Duncan | 0 | Bagdad | 1 |
| El Capitan | 1 | Desert Heights Prep | 9 |
| Fort Thomas | 2 | Hayden | 9 |
| Joseph City | 1 | Ray | 5 |
| Patagonia Union | 1 | Williams | 14 |
| Superior Jr./Sr. | 13 | San Manuel Jr./Sr. | 4 |
Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps.
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