Baseball/ Jun 10 2021

San Dimas Rallies Late For 6-5 Victory Over Maranatha in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 2 Playoffs

Baseball: San Dimas could not have been more elated after coming back from a 5-1 deficit in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. The Saints scored once in the top of the fourth, twice in the fifth and got three runs in the sixth inning to defeat Maranatha, 6-5, at Brookside Park […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Tuesday’s CIF-SS Second Round Baseball Scores & Friday’s Quarterfinal Schedule

Editors Note: There are a few games that CIF has yet to assign a home team, so if it says “vs” as opposed to “at” in the schedule, you’ll know what it means. Tuesday’s CIF-SS Baseball Playoff Scores: Division 1 Scores: JSerra 4, Capistrano Valley 0 Yucaipa 9, Damien 7 Corona 4, Huntington Beach 3 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

North Torrance Bats Come Alive in Tuesday’s 10-6 Victory Over Flintridge Prep in Second Round of D-6 Playoffs

Baseball: North Torrance scored in six of their seven innings on Tuesday, and defeated Flintridge Prep, 10-6, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. The Saxons got three runs off Max Brunngraber in the first inning, and they would never trail. Delshaun Lanier walked, doubled twice, scored three runs and drove in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Jayden Lopez Goes 3-for-4 & Drives in 3 Runs; Rancho Cucamonga Defeats La Sierra, 5-4, in D-4 Second Round

Baseball: And then there was one Baseline League team remaining in the CIF-SS baseball playoffs. Rancho Cucamonga used three pitchers to edge a very scrappy La Sierra team, 5-4, in Tuesday’s second round of the D-4 playoffs. Nicolas Sanchez earned the win, going 3 1/3 innings and allowing two runs on two hits. He walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Chantz Powers Throws 4-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 8; Monrovia Defeats Grace Brethren, 3-0, in 2nd Round of D-4 Playoffs

Baseball: Monrovia opened the playoffs last Friday with a seven-run victory over Alhambra, as Coleman Mitchell shut out the Moors and struck out 10. On Tuesday, Chantz Powers got the ball from skipper Brad Blackmore, and the Wildcats’ senior didn’t waste his opportunity to dominate. Powers threw a four-hit shutout in Monrovia’s 3-0 victory over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Ayala Defeats Notre Dame, 3-2, in Second Round of D-1 Playoffs; Pasillas & Juarez Keep Knights Backs in Check

Photos by Mrs. Masucci Baseball: A lot of people have openly questioned the depth of the Ayala High School pitching staff. So far, though, it’s been good enough to claim a Palomares League championship and earn a spot in Friday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal round. The Bulldogs got out to an early 3-0 in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Bryce Rainer Goes 5 Scoreless & Strikes Out 9; Harvard Westlake Shuts Out Arcadia, 13-0, in D-1 Second Round Game

Baseball: It’s not by accident that Harvard Westlake is ranked fifth in the state by MaxPreps. And they sure left an impression at Arcadia on Tuesday afternoon. The Wolverines, fresh off another Mission League championship, dropped the hammer, 13-0, over the Apaches, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. Harvard Westlake out-hit […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Barstow Ends Marshall Fundamental Season; Aztecs Defeat MVL Champs, 9-6, in D-6 Second-Round Game

Thanks to Chris Karp for the photos: Baseball: The 2021 season ended sooner than Marshall Fundamental would have preferred, but a second round defeat in the D-6 playoffs is just one blemish during an historic season for the Eagles. Marshall Fundamental made a 104-mile trip to Barstow and before they could get loose, the Aztecs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Yucaipa Ends Damien Season on Tuesday; Thunderbirds Defeat Spartans, 9-7, in 2nd Round of D-1 Playoffs

Baseball: Yucaipa got out to an early 5-0 lead and never trailed in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 second-round game. The Thunderbirds gave up six runs in the final three innings, but held on for a 9-7 victory over visiting Damien. Yucaipa got five runs (three earned) off of Dylan Alanis in two innings and four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Evan Avitia Walks w/Bases Loaded in Bottom of 7; Charter Oak Defeats Woodbridge, 3-2, in 2nd Round of D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Don’t look now, but that tough schedule Charter Oak played in the regular season helped prepare the Chargers for the playoffs. And that’s exactly how COHS coach Elias Chavez planned it. After a first-round victory over the Hacienda League champions from Los Altos, Charter Oak knocked off 21-4 Woodbridge by […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 09 2021

Rangel Goes 5 1/3 Scoreless Innings & Mistone Secures Save; Bonita Defeats Ocean View, 3-0, in D-2 Second Round Game

Baseball: For the most part, Bonita has relied heavily on two pitchers (Luke Mistone & Edrian Rangel) for their success in 2021, and they did so again in Tuesday’s second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Edrian Rangel went 5 1/3 scoreless innings to get the win, and Luke Mistone retired the final four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 07 2021

Every CIF-Southern Section Division 1-7 Playoff Score & Second Round Schedule

Editors Note: The scores and schedule came directly from the CIF-Southern Section website. Most second-round games are set for Tuesday, but because of graduation conflicts, a few games have been or will be adjusted. Baseball: Division 1 Scores: JSerra had a bye Capistrano Valley 8, Chaminade 3 Yucaipa 15, Vista Murrieta 4 Damien 2, South […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Glendora Selects Jerry Lewallen as New Baseball Coach; Former Tartans’ 2-Sport Athlete is ‘Honored & Humbled’

Baseball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Glendora has named Jerry Lewallen to be its next baseball coach, the school announced on Saturday afternoon. Lewallen, who will turn 49 on Monday, is a 1990 graduate of GHS. He’ll also remain the school’s athletic director, according to Glendora principal, Matt Brummett. Lewallen played football for Dean Karnoski, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

League by League Comparison After First Round of CIF-SS Playoffs; Palomares Goes 3-0

Pictured: Charter Oak’s Chris Ceballos shows his excitement as the Chargers defeated Los Altos, 8-5, on Friday Photo by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Baseline League: (3-1) Damien 2, South Hills 0 Chino Hills 6, Irvine 2 Lakewood 10, Los Osos 3 RCHS 7, El Modena 2 Del Rey League: (1-2) Bishop Amat 7, St. Bonaventure 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Jacob Billings Goes Distance & Strikes Out 12 in Rancho Cucamonga’s 7-2 Victory at El Modena in D-4 First Round Game

Baseball: It seems that every time the Rancho Cucamonga baseball team gets knocked on its butt, they get up and take a step forward. RCHS entered the playoffs after a disappointing three-game sweep at the hands of the Baseline League champions from Damien. The Cougars finished fourth and had to travel to Orange County in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Travis Delgado Goes Distance & Strikes Out 6; Marshall Fundamental Defeats West Valley, 6-3, in 1st Round of D-6 Playoffs

Photos by Chris Karp & Stephen Delgado Baseball: Travis Delgado was going to make sure Marshall Fundamental had a second-round playoff game next week. Delgado went the distance in the Eagles’ 6-3 victory over West Valley in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Delgado allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Luke Mistone Throws 5-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 8; Bonita Defeats La Quinta, 3-0, in 1st Round of D-2 Playoffs

Baseball: Bonita made a 103-mile drive out to La Quinta in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. The Bearcats got three runs in the top of the first inning and that’s all Luke Mistone needed. Mistone went the distance, allowing five hits, walking two and striking out eight in the 2-0 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Matt Romero Allows Just 1 Run in 6 Innings & Strikes Out 5; SDHS Defeats Santa Fe, 10-1, in D-2 Opener

Baseball: San Dimas won its 12th consecutive game on Friday. The Saints defeated visiting Santa Fe, 10-1, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Matt Romero went six innings to earn the win. Romero allowed one run and struck out five. Matt DesMarets closed out the victory with a scoreless seventh inning […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Ceballos Allows 1 Earned Run Over 5 2/3 Innings & Strikes Out 8; Charter Oak Defeats Los Altos, 8-5, in D-4 Opener

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: What makes Charter Oak senior Chris Ceballos great is that even when he doesn’t have his best stuff on the mound, or he’s struggling at the plate, he won’t stop fighting until the 21st out is recorded. Ceballos and his defense hit a rocky spot in the bottom of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 05 2021

Coleman Mitchell Throws 2-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 10; Monrovia Defeats Alhambra, 7-0, in D-4 Opener

Baseball: At first glance, there is nothing physically imposing about Monrovia senior Coleman Mitchell. He’s about 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. But this kid continues to take over games on the mound and even does his part at the plate. In Friday’s 7-0 victory over visiting Alhambra in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 […]

By Brian Baiotto