Softball Game Preview: Victor Valley Jackrabbits vs. Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle

The Victor Valley Jackrabbits will head out to square off against the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Victor Valley comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

Victor Valley came up short against Academy for Academic Excellence on Tuesday, falling 9-1.

Emily Arnaud Lopez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Academy of Careers & Exploration lost 26-7 to Excelsior Charter on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagle have suffered against the Eagles since March 4, 2019.

Addison Shockley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Taylor Coffel also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Even though they lost, Academy of Careers & Exploration lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in May of 2024.

Victor Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5-1.

Victor Valley suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Academy of Careers & Exploration in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Victor Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.