Photos: Salpointe defeats Flagstaff, 10-1, in 4A baseball playoffs
The Lancers advance to round two of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoffs after their 10-1 win over Flagstaff in round one at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
Salpointe Catholic will play Notre Dame Prep on Monday at 6 p.m at Salpointe Catholic High School.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic's Conner Raetzman (2) slides into home plate behind Flagstaff catcher Tristen Figueroa (1) while Figueroa prepares to catch the ball during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022. Salpointe Catholic won 10-1.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
After hitting a three RBI home run and crossing home plate, Salpointe Catholic's Mason White (30) high-fives teammates during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Flagstaff shortstop and pitcher Teague Van Dyke (22) tags out Salpointe Catholic's Jose Simon (88) as Simon tries to steal second base during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022. Salpointe Catholic won 10-1.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic's Roman Basurto (22) catches a high fly ball during the top of the seventh inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic's Mason White hits a three-run home run during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe and Flagstaff at Salpointe on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
The Salpointe Catholic Lancers hold up a Honda hubcap following Salpointe Catholic's Mason White's (30) three RBI home run during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic's Max Smith (40) pitches during the top of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic's Josh Burke (8) throws his bat after getting the walk during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
After hitting a three RBI home run and rounding third base, Salpointe Catholic's Mason White (30) high-fives head coach Danny Preble during the bottom of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
High School Baseball Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic vs Flagstaff
Salpointe Catholic Head Coach Danny Preble, left, smiles after talking with Flagstaff Head Coach Mike Dobosh and the umpire during the top of the sixth inning in the first round of the High School Baseball Class 4A playoff game between Salpointe Catholic and Flagstaff at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz. on April 30, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
The third-seeded Lancers (19-10) beat No. 14-seeded Flagstaff (14-15) 10-1 at home on Saturday after the Eagles led into the fourth inning.
It's the start of what's bound to be a busy week of high school sports.