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 loaded the bases with none out but couldn't score, as the Shamrocks forced an out at the plate, before turning a double play. In the second, Fox again walked the first two batters.

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.