Valor Academy will face off against the Community Charter Titans at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Community Charter took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Valor Academy, who comes in off a win.
While Valor Academy's win against Valley Oaks CES wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Valor Academy skirted past Valley Oaks CES 9-8. Valor Academy hasn't had any issues with Valley Oaks CES recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Daniel Silva
| 04/04/25 vs Valley Oaks CES | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Lakeview Charter | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Triumph Charter | 1 |
| 03/24/25 @ Bert Corona Charter | 0 |
Daniel Silva was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Johnny Hughes was a standout: he scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Samuel Herrejon, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Community Charter came up short against Sun Valley Magnet on Friday and fell 8-4. The Titans haven't had much luck with the Pioneers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Valor Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Community Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Valor Academy couldn't quite get it done against Community Charter in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-5. Can Valor Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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