Arizona P25 Update: Week 2
March 14, 2022
PBR Arizona has been hosting events, scouting games, and gathering info from coaches as we approached this day so we could guarantee you our best effort while covering the high school season. Each week, the P25 rankings will be updated, along with: team notes, and Game of the Week coverage.
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WEEK 2: TOP 25
Week 1 has come to a close, and it was an action packed week! Competition was stiff state-wide, as we saw some upsets, great pitching matchups, walk-off wins, and much more. But with a two weeks in the books, we now have a better idea of how this season may play out. We have updated the P25 rankings, and added some teams on the bubble who have been showing they should not go unnoticed.
Rank | School | Classification | Record |
1 | Hamilton | 6A | (6-0) |
2 | Red Mountain | 6A | (2-1) |
3 | Mountain Ridge | 6A | (3-0) |
4 | Tucson | 6A | (4-0) |
5 | Horizon | 5A | (8-1) |
6 | Liberty | 6A | (5-1) |
7 | Canyon View | 5A | (4-0) |
8 | Nogales | 5A | (3-0) |
9 | Basha | 6A | (5-0) |
10 | Perry | 6A | (5-0) |
11 | Sunrise Mountain | 5A | (3-0) |
12 | Casteel | 5A | (3-2) |
13 | Chandler | 6A | (3-1) |
14 | Higley | 5A | (6-0) |
15 | Desert Mountain | 5A | (2-2) |
16 | Canyon Del Oro | 4A | (5-1) |
17 | Chaparral | 6A | (3-3) |
18 | Sandra Day O'Connor | 6A | (2-2) |
19 | Alhambra | 6A | (3-0) |
20 | Millennium | 5A | (3-2) |
21 | Queen Creek | 5A | (2-1) |
22 | Poston Butte | 4A | (2-0) |
23 | Walden Grove | 4A | (4-0) |
24 | Salpointe Catholic | 4A | (3-2) |
25 | Notre Dame Prep | 4A | (3-1) |
BUBBLE TEAMS
Rank | School | Classification | Record |
- | Corona Del Sol | 6A | (0-4) |
- | Mesquite | 4A | (1-2) |
- | Bradshaw Mountain | 4A | (5-0) |
- | Campo Verde | 5A | (3-0) |
- | Seton Catholic | 4A | (5-0) |
- | Cienega | 5A | (3-2) |
- | Saguaro | 4A | (2-1) |
- | Mountain View (Mesa) | 6A | (2-1) |
- | Sunnyslope | 6A | (4-1) |
- | Desert Vista | 6A | (0-1) |
- | Cactus Shadows | 5A | (1-4) |
TEAM NOTES
#5 Horizon (8-1)
Runs scored: 104
Runs allowed: 22
#7 Canyon View (4-0)
The Canyon View Jaguars are an exciting team who is off to a great start. This is a very balanced group, with nothing that will really jump off the page at you, but they play together and they find a way to get in the win column. Of all their strengths, the biggest strength could be on the mound. With a handful of great starters, and great options in the bullpen, they've shown that they will hold opposing offenses down and put them in a great spot to win ball games. The Jags have won tight pitchers duels, and they've been able to slug their way to some wins as well. Good teams win 1 run ball games, and Canyon View is 2-0 in those matchups. They have a true #1 arm in RHP Connor Mattison, and he's going to bring it any chance he has to show his stuff. Look for the Jags to play hungry, and stay hot this season, as they are our #2 ranked team in the 5A Division.
Runs scored: 50
Runs allowed: 15
#10 Perry (6-0)
The Perry Pumas did not take long to make their presence known throughout the state, as they are off to a perfect start to 2022 and doing it over some quality opponents. The Pumas are doing it on both ends, as they are putting up offensive numbers, and limiting opposing teams scoring. They are being led by senior LHP and Arizona State commit Stephen Hernandez. Hernandez has already turned in a couple very quality starts on the mound, and he's doing it with the bat as well, leaving the yard 4 times already this spring. They have a great #2 on the mound in senior RHP, Utah Valley commit Stryder Salas. Hernandez and Salas could be stacked up with just about any teams 1-2 punch in the state, and this makes them a scary team to run into if their offense continues to click like it has been. Perry, in just 2 weeks, has moved from not ranked.. to in the top 10.
Runs scored: 71
Runs allowed: 17
#11 Sunrise Mountain (3-0)
The Sunrise Mountain Mustangs are the 5A Defending State Runner-Up, and have gotten off to a perfect start in 2022. In their route to a perfect start, they've topped 2 teams ranked in the top 15, including Desert Mountain, the team who knocked them off in the 2021 State Title game. This is a scrappy team, with some veteran talent and some help from younger prospects. Senior RHP, Cal Baptist commit Ryne Palmer is the ace of the staff, who has gotten off to a great start to the 2022 spring season. Reports from the coaching staff tell us that he is getting better with each outing, and we're looking forward to being in attendance for one of his outings in the near future. Senior C/SS, Oregon State commit Easton Talt is their leader offensively, off to a bit off a rocky start to his standards in the early season, but with high expectations for Talt as the season continues to move, the Mustangs are yet to reach their offensive potential as a team. Sunrise Mountain is looking to top what they did in 2021, and their moving in the right direction to achieve that goal.Runs scored: 71
Runs allowed: 11
#23 Walden Grove (4-0)
Runs scored: 75