Desert Christian Academy is 0-5 against San Jacinto Valley Academy since March of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Conquerors will welcome the Wolves at 3:40 p.m. Desert Christian Academy has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hamilton hit Desert Christian Academy with a five-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Conquerors came up short against the Bobcats, falling 12-3. The Conquerors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Desert Christian Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gianna Aguirre, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but San Jacinto Valley Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They blew past Nuview Bridge 17-8. Considering the Wolves have won 12 matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Avilika Arana was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Vail, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Lillian Fernley was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
San Jacinto Valley Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.4.
San Jacinto Valley Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Desert Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Desert Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like San Jacinto Valley Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Desert Christian Academy suffered a grim 18-6 defeat to San Jacinto Valley Academy in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Conquerors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
