Arlington Heights Downs Paschal in Tight District Matchup

Yellow Jackets score early and hold on for 3-2 victory over Panthers

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:35am

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In a key District 7-5A baseball game, the Fort Worth Arlington Heights Yellow Jackets defeated the Fort Worth Paschal Panthers 3-2 on Friday. Arlington Heights scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning and made the lead stand up behind a complete game effort from pitcher Roy Perez.

Why it matters

This win moves Arlington Heights into a tie for first place in the district standings with Paschal. The game featured strong pitching performances on both sides and showcased the competitive nature of the district race.

The details

Arlington Heights jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning on a two-run triple by Jayden Lee and a wild pitch that allowed Lee to score. Paschal rallied in the fourth, scoring two runs on an RBI single by Simon Pate, but could not complete the comeback. Perez went the distance for Arlington Heights, scattering four hits and allowing two runs while striking out seven.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • Arlington Heights scored its three runs in the bottom of the second inning.
  • Paschal scored its two runs in the top of the fourth inning.

The players

Roy Perez

The starting pitcher for Arlington Heights who went the distance, allowing two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts.

Jayden Lee

The Arlington Heights player who hit a two-run triple in the second inning to give his team a 3-0 lead.

Simon Pate

The Paschal player who hit an RBI single in the fourth inning to cut the deficit to 3-2.

Owen Settle

The Paschal starting pitcher who allowed three runs on three hits while striking out 13 in the loss.

Ben Harris

The Arlington Heights player who singled and scored in the second inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little flat early, but the guys battled back and made it interesting at the end.”

— Simon Pate, Paschal Player

What’s next

The win moves Arlington Heights into a tie for first place in District 7-5A with Paschal. The two teams will likely battle for the district title over the remainder of the season.

The takeaway

This tight district matchup between two of the top teams in the area showcased the competitive nature of high school baseball in the Fort Worth region. Both teams displayed strong pitching and the ability to make key plays to win close games.