Valley Center had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt La Jolla Country Day on Friday. The Jaguars put the hurt on the Torreys with a sharp 14-2 win. This was payback for the Jaguars, who suffered a 9-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Winter Molina made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Juliana Leichtfuss was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Willa Sharpe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Valley Center kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Jaguars
| 04/11/25 @ La Jolla Country Day | 14-2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Fallbrook | 5-4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Coastal Academy | 1-8 |
| 04/03/25 @ Westview | 0-13 |
| 04/02/25 vs Vista | 20-1 |
Valley Center's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for La Jolla Country Day, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Center will host Canyon Crest Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for La Jolla Country Day, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Coastal Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Stingrays' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Torreys' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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