In Friday's non-league contest, the American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Guardians (Waddell, AZ) softball team held off the host Valley Christian Trojans (Chandler, AZ), by a margin of 5-4.

With the triumph, American Leadership Academy - West Foothills moves its record to 12-1 on the year. The Guardians host Odyssey Institute (Buckeye, AZ) to play the Minotaur in a 3A West contest on Monday, March 25. The Minotaur come into the contest with a record of 2-7. Odyssey Institute lost 14-3 in their recent non-league contest against American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ)

In their next game, the Trojans play the Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) in a 3A South Central contest, on Monday, March 25. Valley Christian will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Gophers come into the contest with a 5-8 record after their 10-0 league win over American Leadership Academy - Anthem South (Florence, AZ).