Orange Vista hasn't had much luck against Valley View recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Coyotes are taking a road trip to take on the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Orange Vista is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
In Wednesday's Canine Competition, Orange Vista came out on top. They walked away with a 6-1 win over JW North on Wednesday. The Coyotes haven't had any issues with the Huskies recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Jazmine Zabala
| 04/29/26 vs JW North | 9 |
| 04/10/26 @ JW North | 5 |
| 04/07/26 vs Hamilton | 5 |
| 03/04/26 vs Indio | 5 |
| 02/21/26 vs Heritage | 5 |
Jazmine Zabala made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Macai Jonhson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Orange Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Valley View came out on top against Arlington on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Eagles put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 11-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 15 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Like Orange Vista, Valley View also got a great game from a two-way player: Ato Laumatia. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Laumatia was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Alexa Amezcua got the start for Valley View and what a start it was: she tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Torres, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Malia Garcia was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two doubles.
Orange Vista's record is now 13-8. As for Valley View, their record now sits at 20-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orange Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Valley View struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orange Vista came up short against Valley View in their previous meeting back in April, falling 15-12. Can the Coyotes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
