Arizona Playoff Roundup: Tuesday, May 19th
May 20, 2026
Championship Tuesday delivered a dramatic finish to the Arizona high school baseball season as the 5A and 6A State Champions were crowned at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Welcome to the Prep Baseball Arizona Championship Roundup, where our staff provides daily scores, game recaps, and standout performances from around the state throughout the AIA postseason. From dominant offensive performances to one of the most impressive comeback victories of the spring, Tuesday night showcased everything that makes Arizona playoff baseball special.
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 the 5A and 6A State Championship games played on Tuesday, May 19th.
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NOTE: All scores listed below were provided by MaxPreps.
Championship Results from Tuesday
🏆 Hamilton 10, Corona del Sol 7
Hamilton delivered one of the most memorable comebacks of the Arizona postseason Tuesday night, storming back from a seven run deficit to defeat Corona del Sol 10-7 and capture the 6A State Championship at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Corona del Sol exploded for seven runs in the second inning and appeared firmly in control early, highlighted by Williams' bases clearing triple as the Aztecs stunned the crowd with an offensive outburst.
But Hamilton never folded. The Huskies slowly chipped away over the next several innings before erupting for five runs in the fifth to completely flip the momentum of the game. Nelson delivered one of the biggest moments of the night with a sacrifice fly that tied the game before Hamilton surged ahead moments later thanks to a Wuttke RBI single. Rahn added a solo homer in the sixth inning to create separation, while Thompson shut the door with five scoreless innings in relief to complete the comeback.
The championship run for Hamilton embodied resilience throughout the postseason, fighting through elimination games and repeatedly answering adversity with timely offense and competitive pitching. Tuesday night proved no different, as the Huskies erased a massive early deficit to finish their season on top as 6A State Champions.
Notable Performers:
Parker Rahn (HAM): 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R
Dean Thompson (HAM): 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (W)
Ben Ball (HAM): 2-for-3, 2B, 3B, 2 R
Parker Williams (CDS): 3-for-4, 3B, 3 RBI, R
🏆 AZ College Prep 11, Horizon 3
Arizona College Prep capped off an impressive postseason run Tuesday night with an 11-3 victory over Horizon at Tempe Diablo Stadium to claim the 5A State Championship. The Knights applied offensive pressure from the opening inning and never let up, piling up 12 hits while erupting for six runs in the fourth inning to break the game open. Sanchez led the attack with three hits, including a two run homer, while Longfellow and Estrella each drove in three runs in a complete championship performance.
Notable Performers:
Ashton Sanchez (AZCP): 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R
Cash Groppenbacher (AZCP): 3-for-4, RBI, R
CJ Estrella (AZCP): 2-for-2, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, R
Clayton Nachman (AZCP): 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 4 K (W)
2026 Arizona High School Baseball Scores: Tuesday, May 19th
6A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona del Sol | 7 | Hamilton 🏆 | 10 |
Hamilton Huskies are your 6A State Champions 🏆
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 20, 2026
Down 7 at one point, the Huskies storm all the way back to complete an unbelievable comeback fueled by pure grit and relentless at bats. After surviving two elimination games just to reach the title game, Hamilton finishes the job… pic.twitter.com/5bVPCnOOu2
5A Division
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon | 3 | AZ College Prep 🏆 | 11 |
Arizona College Prep Knights are your 5A State Champions 🏆
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 20, 2026
The Knights roll to an 11-3 win to cap off an impressive title run. The offense stayed on the gas from the opening inning, piling up 12 hits and applying pressure throughout the day
On the other side, the pitching… pic.twitter.com/xieX3IBqp6
Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps.
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