Valor Christian capped off a dominant campaign with the 4A state championship after a three-run seventh inning rally boosted the Eagles to a 7-4 win over Frederick in the finals.
Facing the two-time defending state champions, the La Junta softball team had an uphill battle, trailing Strasburg 2-1 in Saturday’s Class 3A state championship game.
Darian Turner scored what proved to be the winning touchdown on a four-yard run with 6:12 to play as Eaglecrest topped Cherokee Trail 23-18 on Friday night in Class 5A.
