Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences dropped their record down to 3-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the Northridge Academy Pumas, falling 16-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vipers of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily McGrath, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Jillian Hernandez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Northridge Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Considering they have won ten games by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Northridge Academy's side, Alondra Laguna was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Laguna has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Northridge Academy got a massive performance out of Alana Kramer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. CC Romero was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences and Northridge Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Vipers see the field they'll take on Sherman Oaks CES at 2:30 p.m. on May 5. As for Northridge Academy, their break will end when they face Grant at 2:30 p.m. on the 21st.
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