Softball Game Preview: Cupertino Pioneers vs. Evergreen Valley Cougars

The Cupertino Pioneers are headed away from home for the first time to take on the Evergreen Valley Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Evergreen Valley took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Cupertino, who comes in off a win.

Cupertino gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Terra Nova with a sharp 16-6 win.

Jasmyne Llanos spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits. What's more, she gave up only three walks, the fewest she's had since back in February of 2024.

Talitha Vaughn

Runs

02/27/25 vs Terra Nova	3
05/07/24 vs Monta Vista	1
05/06/24 vs Los Altos	1
04/19/24 @ Notre Dame	1
04/09/24 vs South San Francisco	3

At the plate, Cupertino got a massive performance out of Talitha Vaughn, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Vaughn has posted since back in April of 2024. Shelby Apostolo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.

Cupertino always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Terra Nova only posted an OBP of .444.

Meanwhile, Evergreen Valley had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against Prospect on Friday, falling 17-0. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 20 in a row.

Everything went Cupertino's way against Evergreen Valley in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as Cupertino made off with a 24-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cupertino since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.