Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Monday. Faith Christian fell just short of Valley Christian by a score of 18-16. Faith Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Valley Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Sydney Abken was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Zaina Betancourt, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one triple.
Faith Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Valley Christian, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will host Non Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Valley Christian, they will be playing at home against Foothill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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