Softball Game Preview: Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle vs. Hesperia Christian Patriots

Eagle

Runs

04/30/25 vs Hesperia Christian	3
04/25/25 vs Silver Valley	31
04/11/25 vs Lucerne Valley	24
04/08/25 @ Silver Valley	22
03/24/25 vs Burroughs	5
+ 12 more games

For the second straight game, Academy of Careers & Exploration will face off against Hesperia Christian. The Eagle will head out on the road to take on the Patriots at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Academy of Careers & Exploration is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.

Hesperia Christian hit Academy of Careers & Exploration with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagle fell 7-3 to the Patriots. The Eagle's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Izabella Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Addison Shockley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Taylor Reynolds also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Hesperia Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-7-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.6 runs over those games. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 9-7-1.

Hesperia Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Academy of Careers & Exploration has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. It's a different story for Hesperia Christian, though, as they've been averaging 9.9 hits. Given Academy of Careers & Exploration's sizable advantage in that area, the Patriots will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.