University Prep has gone 9-1 against Central Valley recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Panthers will host the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. University Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
University Prep barely beat West Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 15-5 victory on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 18, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Hailey Pebley made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 22 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Aubrey Caudell
| 04/29/25 @ West Valley | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Central Valley | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Foothill | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Chico | 2 |
| 03/05/25 @ Corning | 2 |
In other batting news, Aubrey Caudell and Leigha Wood did most of the damage at the plate: Caudell fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 5-for-5, while Wood went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave Caudell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Riley Villano, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
University Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lassen hit Central Valley with a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons came up short against the Grizzlies, falling 10-4.
Joleen Short spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Hazel Chavez was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Central Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for University Prep, they now have a winning record of 11-10-2.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. University Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Central Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went University Prep's way against Central Valley when the teams last played back in April, as University Prep made off with a 13-3 win. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Falcons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
