Ortiz Sets the Tone Early, Trojans Hold Off Rattlers

Paradise Valley wasted no time grabbing control, and it all started with one swing. A. Ortiz (Sr) stepped in to lead off the game and immediately launched a home run, setting the tone before North Canyon could even settle into the night.

The Trojans stayed aggressive from there, adding runs early and often while keeping pressure on the Rattlers defense. Every inning felt like a calculated push, with Paradise Valley stringing together quality at-bats and forcing responses.

North Canyon answered with grit, highlighted by a three-run fifth inning that brought life back into the dugout and tightened the game. For a moment, momentum leaned toward the Rattlers as they chipped away at the deficit.

But Paradise Valley never lost control of the tempo. They answered every push with one of their own, spreading runs across multiple innings and keeping just enough separation to stay in front.

Behind a balanced offensive performance and steady pitching down the stretch, the Trojans closed it out and secured a strong 7–5 win.