UVC Monarchs Baseball 3-5 Cascade Christian

Two late runs weren't enough to complete a comeback as UVC dropped their baseball season opener 5-3 to visiting Cascade Christian on Tuesday afternoon. The Vikings trailed throughout most of the non-league contest before mounting a threat in the final innings.

Cascade Christian jumped ahead early and maintained their advantage despite UVC's persistent offensive pressure. The Vikings managed to plate three runs but couldn't quite match their opponents' five-run output in what became a competitive back-and-forth affair.

The loss puts UVC at 0-1 to start the spring campaign, though the close margin against a quality opponent suggests the Vikings will be competitive this season. Several players showed promising signs in their season debuts, giving head coach optimism moving forward.

UVC will look to even their record when they return to action later this week. The early-season non-league games provide valuable experience before league play begins, and Tuesday's effort demonstrated the Vikings have the pieces in place for a successful 2026 campaign.