Valley Center hadn't beaten Eisenhower on the road since May 26, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Hornets walked away with a 6-2 win over the Tigers. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Tigers on Friday, they had to take a 5-0 defeat.
Preston Luna looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Valley Center let Spencer Crumrine and Cooper Boone run wild. Crumrine got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Boone went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs Boone has posted since back in May of 2025. Braden Heitsman was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
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| 04/03/26 - Away | 6-2 W |
| 04/03/26 - Away | 0-5 L |
| 04/04/25 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 04/04/25 - Home | 0-1 L |
| 05/17/23 - Away | 0-0 T |
| + 5 more games |
Valley Center's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coming up, Valley Center will challenge Andover on Tuesday. As for Eisenhower, they will welcome Liberal at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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