2008 Team Outlooks
Varsity Season Outlook
The 2008 Lady Vikings are looking for their eighth consecutive Foothill League Title. The 2007 was an incredible season for the Valencia Softball team. They were named National Champions and California State Champions. They won the CIF Division I Championship and won their 7th straight Foothill League Title. The Vikings overall record was 32 – 1 and 10 – 0 in Foothill League play.
The 2008 Lady Vikings will be lead by their four returning seniors; three of which have made college commitments. Along with a strong senior class, the Vikings also return a very talented group of juniors and sophomores, and a fabulous freshman class.
The Vikings pre-season schedule is one of the strongest in California and the Vikings are taking their tough schedule one game at a time. “We cannot overlook any team”, said Coach Lee. The Viking’s team goal is to win their eighth Foothill League Title and win the C.I.F Division I Championship.
Come out and support the VIKINGS’ on their quest!!!
Protect the Legacy!
Junior Varsity Season Outlook
Although there are only four returning players on the 2008 JV softball team, they look better than ever and are sure to add another League Championship title to their list of accomplishments. With a strong freshman class, this year will surely help to make the season more enjoyable and worthwhile. All the girls on the team have their own individual personalities that will help to mold the team as a whole into a great group of girls that will have a lifetime of success.
We Can …We Will
Frosh/Soph Season Outlook
The 2008 Frosh/Soph team is looking better than ever. There are only three returning players, but that won’t stop them from having a great season. The team is full of a very diverse group of girls, in the freshman and sophomore classes, that are awaiting their chance to shine and prove that they are a good team. And that they can become league champions like the years before them. The coaches are excited to get the season started and are awaiting another great year of softball.
We Can …We Will
2008 Varsity Scrimmage
The Lady Vikings took the field today for the first games of the 2008 season.
The Vikings finished the day with a win (10-0) over Chatsworth and a tie(2-2) against Santa Monica.
Here’s a recap on some stats to kick off the season.
vs. Chatsworth:
Win: 10-0
10 hits
Kemp: 1 for 2: 3 run HR
Boser: 2 for 2: 2 doubles and a run scored
Rooney: Triple, RBI, and a run scored
Foglesong: 1 for 2: 2 RBIs, and a run scored
Spigner: 2 for 3, 2 runs scored
Smith: Double, RBI, and a run scored
Moreland: 1 for 1: RBI
Moore: Sac fly: RBI
Bernardino: 1 for 2: 1 RBI, 1 run, and a stolen base
Deckers: 3 stolen bases
Spigner pitching: 8 Ks, 1 hit, 2 walks
Moore & Smith each caught 1 runner stealing
vs. Santa Monica:
Tie: 2-2
With a quiet first 3 innings, the lady Vikings went in to the 4th inning with a 1 run deficit until the bats went to work starting with Spigner, who led off the inning with a single, (Deckers in to run). Shipman then hits a double and advances Deckers to 3rd. With 2 outs, Boser subs in for a clutch 2 RBI double.
10 hits
Boser: 1 for 2, 2 RBIs
Shipman: Double, run scored
Singles: Kemp (2), Bernardino, Spigner, Moore, Smith, Rooney, and Garza
Spigner pitching: 8 Ks, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 1 unearned run
Moore: caught 2 girls stealing
Click on the images below to see more photos.
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The Vikings play Camarillo next week in Camarillo.
2008 TOC
What you need to know about the Dave Kops TOC in Bullhead City!
- Travel to Bullhead City 3/5-3/9.
- Have girls arrive early to school Wed to leave their bags in Donna’s office.
- Team to depart VHS Wed 3/5 at 12:30. (Only parents to drive, no players)
- Girls will be rooming 4 to a room.
- Girls are to bring money for food.
What to Pack:
- ALL THREE UNIFORMS
- Under Armours (Black and Purple Cold Weather Mock)
- Black and Purple Socks
- Grey VHS Sweatshirt/Sweatpants
- All Practice T-Shirts
- Black Under Armour Sweat Suit (New players will receive this before Wednesday 3/5)
Click Here for a Map to the Hotel
This is about a 4 1/2 hour drive, so we should be arriving in Laughlin by 5 or so. Parents who are unable to attend can check the website for game updates. Our first game is on Thursday at 1pm vs Beckman at Mojave High School Field #1.
The field is located at 2251 Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (about 20 minutes from the hotel).
Click here for directions to the field from the hotel.
2008 Scrimmage Games
What a way to kick off the year. A double header scrimmage at Valencia is sure to get the girls geared up for Bullhead City.
Parents, please bring money to buy pizza for after the games. Drinks will be provided.
If for some reason these games are rained out, we will play them the following Tues/Wed.
The first game is at 9am, so please make sure the girls are there on time and ready to play.
2008 National Signing Day
Jessica Spigner (Tennessee), Paige Smith (St. Francis), Lani Bernardino (Memphis)
Congratulations to this amazing athletes that have such an exciting future ahead.
2008 SPARQ Testing
The Lady Vikings were challenged by SPARQ trainers today to see where they scored in this intense day of testing. Congrats to Kelly Deckers who came out ahead with the highest SPARQ score.
For more info on the SPARQ testing and to see more pictures go to the SPARQ website here.
Raising the New Scoreboard
It was a special day when the new scoreboard went up on Valhalla Field. From the pictures it looks like Mason had the most fun, but we will all enjoy the scoreboard for years to come.
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2007 Boot Camp
