Softball Preview: East Valley Falcons vs. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers
The East Valley Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Valley, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences' (thus far) undefeated season.
East Valley scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They suffered a rough 25-13 defeat at the hands of Fulton. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Meanwhile, Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has not done well against Sherman Oaks CES recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences put the hurt on Sherman Oaks CES with a sharp 13-2 win. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five contests by ten runs or more this season.
East Valley's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
East Valley took their win against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 29-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Valley since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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