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Silverado won the softball title with a dramatic walk-off victory. The championship game showcased intense competition and skill from both teams.
Adelanto's Ceonie Turner delivers a pitch against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley's infield breaks before the start of the inning against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Adelanto's Ceonie Turner stands at the plate against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley's Alyssa Vega delivers a pitch against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley's Alyssa Vega delivers a pitch against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Adelanto's Ceonie Turner delivers a pitch against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Adelanto's Ceonie Turner, right and Justine Rivera head back to the dugout against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley players celebrate outside of the dugout after a run-scoring hit against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley's Isabella Flores is met by teammates after scoring a run against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley player break before heading to the dugout for the bottom half of the inning against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Adelanto players watch the action on the field against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley's Andrea Garcia reaches home after hitting a home run against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
The Victor Valley infield gathers in the circle during a break in the action against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley line up to shake hands with Adelanto players after the game on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Victor Valley and Adelanto players shake hands after the game on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto's Ceonie Turner delivers a pitch against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto's Ceonie Turner delivers a pitch against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley's infield breaks before the start of the inning against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto's Ceonie Turner stands at the plate against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley's Alyssa Vega delivers a pitch against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley's Alyssa Vega delivers a pitch against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto's Ceonie Turner delivers a pitch against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto's Ceonie Turner, right and Justine Rivera head back to the dugout against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley players celebrate outside of the dugout after a run-scoring hit against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley's Isabella Flores is met by teammates after scoring a run against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley player break before heading to the dugout for the bottom half of the inning against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Adelanto players watch the action on the field against Victor Valley on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley's Andrea Garcia reaches home after hitting a home run against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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The Victor Valley infield gathers in the circle during a break in the action against Adelanto on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley line up to shake hands with Adelanto players after the game on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
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Victor Valley and Adelanto players shake hands after the game on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Victor Valley beat Adelanto 14-5.
Valerie Beltran delivered a walk-off two-run single, and Alexis Rodriguez struck out seven as Silverado defeated Victor Valley 16-5 by a mercy-rule and clinched the Desert Sky League title.
The Hawks improved to 9-1 in league play and secured first place with two games remaining, holding a three-game lead over Granite Hills.
Silverado's Victoria Patino holds a championship banner after the game on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Silverado beat Victor Valley 16-5 to clinch the Desert Sky League championship.
Despite the loss, Victor Valley is guaranteed a CIF-Southern Section playoff berth with a third-place finish in the standings.
Victor Valley struck first with one run in the opening inning, but Silverado answered with five runs in the bottom half.
Victor Valley responded with four runs in the second to tie the game 5-5 before Silverado regained the lead for good when Rodriguez doubled to score Victoria Patino.
Silverado pulled away from there, scoring three runs in the sixth inning to end the game early. Beltran’s single brought home Patino and Alyzzah Piceno for the walk-off, which was followed by a celebration that saw Silverado players with custom league champion shirts.
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Rodriguez went 3 for 3 with one RBI and struck out seven in the circle, holding Victor Valley scoreless over the final four innings.
Piceno went 3 for 5 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs; Patino went 4 for 4 with two RBIs, four runs and two stolen bases; Aryhana Shyne went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and three runs; and Melina Rocha went 2 for 4 with three RBIs and one run.
For Victor Valley, Emma Kinney went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, one run and two stolen bases, while Adalyn Ramirez went 2 for 3 with one run.
Silverado will close the season with two games against Granite Hills next week.
At Apple Valley, the Cougars clinched a guaranteed CIF-SS playoff spot with a victory over the Aztecs.
Emily Marks went 4 for 4 with two RBIs; Madelyn Enriquez went 2 for 3 with two RBIs; Taylor Godwin went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, two runs, and two stolen bases; and Olivia Young struck out six over five innings.
At Barstow, Vincent Jarvis led the Cougars with a 13-strikeout performance against the Aztecs.
Jarvis led the offense by going 3 for 4 with one RBI, while on the mound, allowing one earned run on five hits over six innings.
Paul Watts earned the save with a scoreless seventh inning, striking out two.
Caden Wharton went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and one run.
At Victorville, Tyler Aguilar threw a two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts to lead the Jackrabbits past the Hawks.
Offensively, Davian Dominguez went 2 for 2, and Vincent Duran went 1 for 2 with one RBI.
At Victorville, Jonathan Gonzalez led the Mustangs by going 3 for 4 with two triples, five RBIs, two runs and one stolen base, and striking out 12 over five innings.
Jovani Ceja-Gonzalez went 5 for 5 with a home run, three doubles, seven RBIs, five runs and one stolen base; and Bryan Baxter went 4 for 5 with four RBIs, two runs and one stolen base.
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This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Sports Roundup: Silverado claims the Desert Sky League softball title
The final score of the Silverado softball championship game was not specified in the excerpt.
The excerpt does not mention the specific team that Silverado defeated to win the softball title.
Silverado secured their victory with a walk-off play, although specific details about the play are not provided.
The exact date of the Silverado softball championship game is not mentioned in the excerpt.
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