Softball Recap: Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Has No Trouble Against East Valley

Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 30-10 margin over the East Valley Falcons. That 20 run margin sets a new team best for the Vipers this season.

Kaida Vorster

Runs (Career)

04/07/25 @ East Valley	5
04/04/24 @ Fulton	4
04/25/24 vs Sherman Oaks CES	3
03/24/25 @ Fulton	2
04/08/24 @ Sherman Oaks CES	2

Kaida Vorster was incredible, going 5-for-6 with three stolen bases, eight RBI, and five runs. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruth Zambrano, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.

Vorster wasn't the only one making solid contact: Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 26 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences now has a winning record of 3-2. As for East Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.

Coming up, Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Panorama at 2:30 p.m. The Pythons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 25.33 runs per game on average), something the Vipers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for East Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Sherman Oaks CES at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups.