Valor Christian extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping them up to 10-7. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Arvada West Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elizabeth Canales
| 09/25/25 @ Arvada West | 7 |
| 09/22/25 vs Lakewood | 9 |
| 09/15/25 vs Ralston Valley | 14 |
| 09/13/25 vs Columbine | 10 |
| 09/11/25 vs Chatfield | 12 |
| + 4 more games |
Elizabeth Canales made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Abigail Watson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Kendall Ferguson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
As for Arvada West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Arvada West's side, Morgan Farr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Macie Ferguson was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Makinzi Gallegos, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base.
Valor Christian has already played their next game, a 14-6 victory against Bear Creek on the 27th. As for Arvada West, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 8-4 loss against Columbine on the 27th.
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