After nearly 50 years of instruction, struggling Apple Valley Christian Academy will permanently close due to several ...

Valley Christian starting quarterback Rome Leota-Pritchard (3) throws against Archbishop Mitty in the first quarter at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Valley Christian’s Brayden Harris, shown here shooting against Mitty on Jan. 7, scored 19 points on Thursday night as the Warriors defeated Mitty for the first time since 2006.

Valley Christian was on a redemption tour this season. The Trojans fell in the 3A state title game a year ago to Northwest Christian, a familiar foe that ended their season in 2022, too.

Thatcher strung together six Class B championships under Paul Nelson. "We try to keep it rolling," said Valley Christian coach Greg Haagsma, who has led the Trojans to eight state titles since 2002.

Valley Christian athletes will compete May 17-19 in the state Class C tennis tournament. The team has a record of champions, capturing state three consecutive years from 1998 to 2000.

Valley Christian junior Ailis Tribolet shot a 12-under-par 132, including a 9-under 63 on Tuesday, to capture the individual title by four strokes. "We didn't expect this at all.