St. Francis Lancers Bounce Back with Emi Yumiba's Big Game

5-foot-1 sophomore leads team to victory after previous loss

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:54am

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The St. Francis High School softball team bounced back from a previous loss to Livermore with a strong performance against Valley Christian, led by 5-foot-1 sophomore Emi Yumiba's multiple extra-base hits, including a home run, in their home game in Mountain View.

Why it matters

The Lancers were looking to rebound after a tough loss in their West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) play, and Yumiba's breakout game helped them get back on track as they aim to make a run in the Central Coast Section (CCS) and North Coast Section (NCS) playoffs.

The details

Emi Yumiba, a diminutive but powerful 5-foot-1 sophomore, led the charge for St. Francis with several extra-base hits, including a home run, to power the Lancers to victory over Valley Christian in their home game in Mountain View. This bounce-back win comes after St. Francis suffered a previous loss to Livermore in WCAL play.

  • The game took place on April 15, 2026.
  • St. Francis had previously lost to Livermore.

The players

Emi Yumiba

A 5-foot-1 sophomore who had a standout performance for the St. Francis Lancers softball team, hitting multiple extra-base hits including a home run.

St. Francis High School

The high school softball team that bounced back from a previous loss to Livermore with a win over Valley Christian.

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What they’re saying

“Emi really stepped up for us today and provided the spark we needed to get back on track.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

St. Francis will look to build on this win as they continue their West Catholic Athletic League schedule and prepare for the upcoming Central Coast Section and North Coast Section playoffs.

The takeaway

Yumiba's big game helped the Lancers bounce back from a previous loss, demonstrating the team's resilience and the impact a young star player can have in leading her squad to victory.