Van Nuys softball falls to Ventura in tough match

Lady Wolves reflect on lessons from recent defeat
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By Adamaris Chevez, Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2025
Ready to run for the ball, Junior Emily Villarreal sets her focus on the upcoming batter.
Ready to run for the ball, Junior Emily Villarreal sets her focus on the upcoming batter.
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The bottom line | The Van Nuys girls’ softball team was defeated on Wednesday’s home game against Ventura High School with a score of 0-21.

Highlights |

  • Junior pitcher Ariel Puente (#11) delivered outstanding pitches throughout the game
  • Senior catcher Alisa Lara (#12) excelled receiving pitches, keeping the game in control behind the home plate
  • Sophomore shortstop Nadia Ubaldo (#5) caught multiple hits, securing the out against the opposing team
  • Freshman second basemen Isabella Espinoza (#6) quickly threw the ball to multiple bases, successfully getting out the opposing player 

What’s next | Our Lady Wolves will be playing at home against Reseda’s Regents on Friday, April 4th at 3:00 pm.

Team thoughts | “It was an okay game but I think we could’ve done better,” Puente said. “I’m proud of us Lady Wolves, we did what we could and we learned from Ventura and all the other schools we’ve gone against.”

Our thoughts | Though our girls softball team took a loss, every game is a chance to learn. These Lady Wolves will take what they learned and use it to their advantage to improve for the next game.

For the books |

  •  3 wins, 6 losses
  • Valley Mission League
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Adamaris Chevez
Adamaris Chevez, Staff Writer
Senior Adamaris Chevez is a first time staff writer for The Mirror’s staff in the sports section. In her free time, Chevez loves watching Netflix, eating good food, and sleeping. Chevez’s favorite movie is “13 going on 30,” as it provides a realistic picture of growing up, losing relationships and going down the wrong path, while showcasing a warm-hearted romance. Chevez loves music, wishes to travel all around the world and would love to visit Greece and Italy specifically to see tourist attractions and to achieve her lifelong dream of eating authentic food in areas with beautiful sceneries. Chevez also takes interest in the environment and helps out in the school’s campus’ garden as secretary for the Nature club. As for her plans after she graduates, Chevez plans on going to a 4 year college. Aside from writing, Chevez enjoys the concepts of philosophy and psychology and hopes to pursue one of these as well as writing after high school. 
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