The West Valley softball team stayed unbeaten in 2021 with a 9-0 five-inning blanking of visiting Hartnell Friday at Mission College.

Tyavana Salazar twirled a complete-game five-hitter to earn the win in the circle. Maddie Grissom stayed hot with a 2-for-2, three-RBI outing. Hannah Hillman finbished 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored. Airiel Silva ripped a two-run single, while Grissom, Cayla Williams, Michelle Gonzalez, and Allie Whitfield all doubled. 

Coach Vicky Piatt's Vikings take on Coast powerhouse Monterey Peninsula Wednesday (3pm) at Mission and Friday (3pm) in a pair of key Coast Conference contests.