Canyon del Oro's Michael Kochanski, 24, yells after running into home plate during the Notre Dame Prep Saints vs Canyon del Oro Dorados baseball game for the second round of the 4A State baseball championship at Canyon del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, in Tucson, May 11, 2021.
The quarterfinal round of the Arizona high school baseball state playoffs came to a close Tuesday evening, and four teams from Tucson had a shot to move on to the semifinals.Β
However, not every Tucson-area program advanced to the next round, with Pusch Ridge Christian falling to Sabino in a 6-4 thriller in the Class 3A bracket.Β
Here's a look at the second-round matchups from Tuesday β and who the winners will face in Thursday's state semifinals:
Class 3A state quarterfinals
No. 4 Sabino 6, No. 5 Pusch Ridge Christian 4
Up next: No. 4 Sabino vs. No. 1 Chandler Valley Christian at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.Β