Corona del Sol ends No. 1 Queen Creek's baseball season in semifinal
Corona del Sol defeated the top-seeded Queen Creek in the 6A baseball semifinal, securing a spot in the state final. Conor Rae, an infielder turned pitcher, played a crucial role by pitching 6 1/3 innings and contributing offensively. The Aztecs will face either Chandler Hamilton or Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor in the championship game.
- ▪Corona del Sol won 6-3 against No. 1-seed Queen Creek in the semifinal.
- ▪Conor Rae, who had never pitched before this season, stepped up and delivered a strong performance on the mound.
- ▪The Aztecs will compete in the championship game on May 19, 2026.
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