The state tournament for teams in all three divisions will start on Tuesday, April 23 for girls and Wednesday, April 24 for boys. Singles and doubles competition is scheduled to start on Friday, April 26 for both.
Most high school baseball teams have the benefit of playing their home games on the same property as the school. With its Central Phoenix location too small in size to accommodate a field, the St. Mary’s Knights baseball team does not get that same benefit.
The No. 3 ranking in the state that will carry the Nighthawks to the postseason and that ranking was solidified with a 14-4 win over No. 22 Williams Field (7-7, 2-5) Wednesday at home.