What was expected to be a clash between two strong programs Friday tilted in Valley Christian’s favor as Palma, playing without its ace pitcher, fell 10–0.

The Warriors struck quickly in the first inning when Shyla Paredes singled in two runs, Melody Gonzales doubled home another, and Hannah Paquiz added an RBI single to build early momentum. Leanna Holguin extended the lead in the second with a solo home run.

Valley Christian broke the game open in the fifth with a five-run inning highlighted by RBI singles from Paquiz and Briley Benner along with a sacrifice fly from Madelyn Hu.

Holguin went a perfect 3-for-3 to pace the Warriors’ 11-hit attack, while Paredes, Sia Marsh (Cal Poly SLO) and Paquiz each drove in two runs. Keilani Pato-Guardado and Ashlyn Urmanita recorded the two hits for Palma.