Valos, a shortstop who hit .358 in her final season as a Colonial this spring, joins Elana Meyers Taylor as the second GW alumna to compete at the professional level.
“I am really looking forward to the challenges I will be facing in this new chapter of my career,” Valos said in a release. “This game is never-ending when it comes to improving your skills. As an athlete, there is always room to grow and become better and I am exited to be surrounded by coaches, players and competitors who have great experiences I can learn from.”
After two tryouts in Texas shortly following her final collegiate game on May 3, Valos was selected by the Charge, which will embark on its inaugural season in 2015. The team will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Pennsylvania Rebellion and three-time league champion USSSA Pride in the five-team NPF league.
The 5-foot-4-inch Bakersfield, Calif. native ended her career at GW with a laundry list of program records. A three-time Colonials’ MVP, Valos leads GW softball in 11 statistical categories including career hits, home runs, RBIs, total bases, and at-bats.
The Charge will host the Rebellion in a season-opening three-game series from June 3-5, before taking on the back-to-back league champion Pride from June 6-9 to finish the home stand, all part of a 48-game 2015 regular season schedule.
“Signing with the Charge feels just like when I signed with GW,” Valos said. “I am excited, but I want to make sure I leave a legacy for future players to help encourage them to work up to their potential and push their limits. For me, this journey is about leaving something behind to inspire others and serve as a reminder of what hard work looks like.”
