Joseph City won their only game played last week, picking up a 15-0 five-inning win over visiting Mayer.
Sahzira Schoby and Lorelai Sander combined to pitch a no-hitter, with each girl working two innings in the circle. Schoby tallied 4 strikeouts, and Sander finished with 3 strikeouts.
At the plate, the Wildcats hit the ball well, finishing with 16 total hits. April Neill went 3 for 3, including a home run and a double. Brooklyn Petersen was 2 for 2. Gabby Jesmer went 2 for 3 with a double. Lorelai Sander was also 2 for 3 with a double. Amber Neill went 1 for 2 with a triple. Audrey Neill was 1 for 1 with a double. Samantha Jesmer was 1 for 1 with a double. McKenzie Jesmer went 1 for 2. Ryah Frost was 1 for 1, as were Schoby and Raylee Fish.
This week, the Wildcats may have their most competitive week of the season. Thursday, they travel to take on fifth-ranked Williams. Saturday will be a matchup of the top-ranked 1A Wildcats and the Show Low Cougars, who are currently ranked fourth in 3A. This game will be in Joseph City at 2 p.m. Joseph City ends the regular season on Monday with a trip to take on ninth-ranked Ash Fork/Seligman.
Joseph City is 10-2 in regular season games, and they are now 20-3 overall. They enter this week ranked in the top spot of the 1A power rankings.
The first round of the 1A State tournament begins on May 2. The first two rounds of the tournament will be played at the sites of the higher-seeded teams.
