Arizona Playoff Roundup: Thursday, May 14th
May 15, 2026
The playoff intensity continued Thursday night as several Arizona programs moved one step closer toward a championship appearance. 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 postseason. As the brackets narrow and the pressure rises, this roundup remains your go to source for the biggest moments and top performances across Arizona high school baseball.
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 Thursday, May 14th.
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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 Thursday
Horizon 12, Notre Dame Prep 1 (5 innings)
Horizon responded in emphatic fashion Thursday night, run ruling Notre Dame Prep 12-1 in five innings at HoHoKam Stadium. The Huskies offense struck early and continued to apply pressure throughout the night, highlighted by production from the bottom of the lineup as Grainger, Beyer, and Giraud combined for six runs scored and five RBIs. Walker earned the win on the mound while Horizon finished with 10 hits in the victory.
Notable Performers:
Hudson Grainger (HOR): 1-for-3, 3B, 4 RBI
Bennett Beyer (HOR): 3-for-3, RBI
Kanon Faseler (HOR): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
Hunter Walker (HOR): 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 2 K (W)
AZ College Prep 7, Canyon Del Oro 0
AZ College Prep continued its dominant postseason run Thursday night with a 7-0 shutout victory over Canyon Del Oro at HoHoKam Stadium. McInturf delivered a complete game shutout, while the Knights capitalized on early miscues to build a four run first inning lead. O'Donnal paced the offense with three hits as AZ College Prep advanced behind another complete team effort.
Notable Performers:
Grant McInturf (AZCP): 7 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 5 K (W)
Ryan O'Donnal (AZCP): 3-for-4, RBI, R
Clayton Nachman (AZCP): 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Cash Groppenbacher (AZCP): 2-for-3, 2B, R
Saguaro 11, Ironwood Ridge 1
Saguaro stayed hot Thursday night with an 11-1 victory over Ironwood Ridge at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Sabercats broke the game open with a seven run third inning, highlighted by Gilligan's three run homer to left field. Niemann and Pena each collected three hits as Saguaro's offense continued its strong postseason stretch.
Notable Performers:
Anthony Gilligan (SAG): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Chasen Niemann (SAG): 3-for-3, RBI, 2 R, SB
Max Pena (SAG): 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, 2 R
Nate Wachinski (SAG): 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K (W)
ALA - Gilbert North 16, Cactus Shadows 6
ALA - Gilbert North erupted offensively Thursday night in a 16-6 victory over Cactus Shadows at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Eagles exploded for nine runs in the sixth inning to pull away, highlighted by Clarkson's bases clearing double during the rally. Clarkson, Lund, and Genet each collected three hits as Gilbert North piled up 16 hits overall in the win.
Notable Performers:
Tate Clarkson (ALA GN): 3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R
Zack Genet (ALA GN): 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
Diesel Lund (ALA GN): 3-for-3, 2 R, SB
Grady Poulsen (ALA GN): 5 IP, 7 H, 6 R (5 ER), 3 BB, 5 K (W)
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, May 14th
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ College Prep | 7 | Canyon Del Oro | 0 |
| Horizon | 12 | Notre Dame Prep | 1 |
4A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Shadows | 6 | ALA - Gilbert North | 16 |
| Ironwood Ridge | 1 | Saguaro | 11 |
3A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian | 20 | Kingman | 0 |
| Yuma Catholic | 8 | Northwest Christian | 4 |
Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps.
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