The postseason is here, and the intensity across Arizona continues to rise 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 9th.

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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.}

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Notable Recaps from Saturday

Hamilton 11, Sandra Day O'Connor 7

In the what turned out to be the game of the day Hamilton stormed back from a 7-1 deficit to defeat O'Connor 11-7 in a wild comeback victory at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Huskies exploded for six runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by a bases clearing double from Nelson. Hamilton collected 10 hits overall, while Wise shut the door late with two scoreless innings in relief.

Notable Performers:
Gavin Hamilton (HAM): 3-for-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R
Tyler Nelson (HAM): 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R
Parker Rahn (HAM): 2-for-4, R
Kristopher De Santiago (HAM): 1-for-2, 3 RBI, R

Corona del Sol 7, Red Mountain 2

Corona del Sol continued its postseason run with a 7-2 win over Red Mountain behind a relentless offensive attack. Rae paced the Aztecs with three hits, while Moss added three more as Corona finished with 16 total hits. Tom delivered six strong innings on the mound before Rae closed things out with a scoreless seventh.

Notable Performers:
Conor Rae (CDS): 3-for-3, 2 2B; 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
David Moss (CDS): 3-for-4, R
Ben Jacobus (CDS): 2-for-3, 2 RBI
Kellan Tom (CDS): 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K (W), 1-for-3

Queen Creek 6, Brophy Prep 3

Queen Creek used a big fifth inning to pull away from Brophy Prep in a 6-3 playoff win. Daniels provided the decisive swing with a three run home run, while Armenta added a solo shot and created pressure on the bases throughout. Barricklow and Gearhart combined for four scoreless innings in relief to secure the victory.

Notable Performers:
Tyke Daniels (QC): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Diego Armenta (QC): 1-for-2, HR, 2 SB
Grady Pratt (QC): 2-for-3, R, SB
Dre Ethier (BRO): 2-for-4, 2 RBI

Casteel 12, Kofa 6

Casteel erased an early deficit and erupted offensively late to defeat Kofa 12-6 on Saturday. Bingochea delivered the biggest swing with a three run home run during a game changing fourth inning, while Russell collected four hits to lead a 16 hit attack. Leitner stabilized things on the mound in relief, tossing four scoreless innings to earn the win.

Notable Performers:
Jose Bingochea (CAS): 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI
Connor Russell (CAS): 4-for-4, 3 2B, 3 RBI, SB
Nolan Leitner (CAS): 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K (W)
Ivan Bonillas (KOF): 3-for-4, 2 RBI

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2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Saturday, May 9th

6A Division

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
Brophy Prep	3	Queen Creek	6
Kofa	6	Casteel	12
Red Mountain	2	Corona del Sol	7
Sandra Day O'Connor	7	Hamilton	11

4A Division

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
ALA - Gilbert North	5	Salpointe Catholic	1
Saguaro	12	Crismon	0

3A Division

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
ALA - West Foothills	4	Kingman	5
Benjamin Franklin	3	Valley Christian	18
Show Low	3	Northwest Christian	13
Tanque Verde	2	Yuma Catholic	10

2A Division

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
Benson	15	Round Valley	7
Fountain Hills	3	Phoenix Christian	14
Phoenix Country Day	3	San Tan Charter	7
Wickenburg	0	Scottsdale Christian	10

1A Division

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
Bagdad	1	Ray	6
Desert Heights Prep	1	Hayden	4
St. David	2	Mogollon	3
Superior Jr./Sr.	2	Williams	10

_{Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps.}

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