Valley won the last time they faced Highlands and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Vikings walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Golden Rams. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.

Nikolas Heakins
04/15/25 @ Knoch | 6 |
04/01/25 @ Derry | 3 |
03/21/25 vs Serra Catholic | 3 |
04/23/25 @ Highlands | 1 |
04/09/25 vs Derry | 1 |
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Nikolas Heakins made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-7 otherwise. Heakins was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
Heakins wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Julian Danko, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI Danko has posted since back in March.
Valley's record is now 7-8. As for Highlands, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Looking ahead, Valley will face off against Fox Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Foxes will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highlands, they will square off against Freedom Area at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Bulldogs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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