J.V. Softball Season Delayed
by Sarah Reinartz

Very few games have been able to be carried out so far this season for the JV girl’s softball team. Unfortunately, the rain has made it almost impossible to get so much as a practice in during the week. Since their last recorded game against Pioneer, Valley has still not played another league game.
Their last possible series of games were played at the Tom Barrett Tournament at Mission College on Friday, March 24, and (rescheduled) Saturday, April 4. The first excursion on the 24th was a fairly successful outing for the Warriors. The first game of the day was played against Los Gatos High School. It turned out to be a scorching win for Valley with a score of 10-2. There was a number of spectacular hits and defensive plays throughout the game that attributed to the win. Ashley Mauro helped out the team greatly with her double, scoring two runs for the team. Allison Navarro and Alley Perry also had run scoring doubles. Player of the Game award was given to shortstop Sarah Reinartz for good defense and consistent hitting and Perry. After that adrenaline pumping victory, the ladies went off to play Branham High School. This tough game, however, resulted in a 3-1 loss for Valley. The close scored loss, and heavy win were enough to place the girl’s in 2nd in their bracket for that day.
Their next game was scheduled for the next day; however, once again rain stepped in and rendered all games for another week. The Saturday games were moved to the following Saturday, if weather permitted. Fortunately enough, it did and all games were able to be completed. The JV girl’s played their game at 4:00pm against Santa Clara High School and dominated 9-0. There were little defensive errors and good hitting all the way around the team. Two wins and one close loss placed the Warrior’s in second place in their bracket, winning them a plaque that was dedicated to Navarro for her excellent pitching.
Two more games have been scheduled and cancelled so far once again for the JV girl’s. There is, however, a positive aspect to this inconvenient weather: more team bonding! The constant rescheduling of games and short, indoor practices have allowed the team extra time to go out for pizza and continue to get to know one another. Nevertheless, this will result in many games being pushed together at the end of the season. So the end of the season may be a challenge, but with consistent effort and constant positive attitudes, it will not be a problem.