Softball/ Jun 04 2021

Arcadia Pounds Bishop Amat Pitching in Thursday’s 13-4 Victory in the First Round of the CIF-SS Division 3 Playoffs

Photo credit to Arcadia Unified Twitter page: Softball: The difference between winning and finishing second in the Pacific League meant a road game for the Arcadia softball program. The Apaches dropped a 6-3 decision in eight innings to Crescenta Valley last Thursday, as the Falcons scored twice in the top of the seventh inning to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 04 2021

Three Glendora Pitchers Team Up in 3-1 Victory at Los Altos in First Round of CIF-SS Division 2 Playoffs

Softball: Glendora got two second-inning runs and defeated Los Altos, 3-1, in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Marissa Duarte, Bridget Nemeth and Ashley Hibbard would all do their part in the circle for GHS. Hibbard and Nemeth went two scoreless innings apiece and Duarte allowed one run on one hit over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 04 2021

San Dimas Scores Five Runs in Top of 7 to Defeat Oaks Christian, 8-6, in First Round of D-2 Playoffs

Softball: Nothing to see here. Oh, wait. San Dimas scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat Oaks Christian, 8-6, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Sienna Reynolds got the loss after allowing eight runs on 14 hits. Reynolds walked two and fanned five in her complete-game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 04 2021

Azusa Edges Indio, 5-4, in First Round of CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Softball: Azusa got tested for one of the first times in 2021. And while it was closer than they would have liked, the Aztecs defeated Indio, 5-4, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Iliana Cardenas went five innings to earn the win. Cardenas was charged with three runs (two earned) on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 03 2021

Tatiana Foor Tosses 3-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 8 in RHP’s 8-0 Victory Over Nogales in CIF D-6 Playoffs

Softball: Rio Hondo Prep opened the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs on a very high note. RHP, behind its star pitcher, Tatiana Foor, cruised to an 8-0 victory over Nogales. Foor went the distance, scattering three hits and striking out eight Nobles batters. Foor needed just 83 pitches to finish what she started. Leading 1-0, the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 31 2021

CIF Releases Final 2021 Softball Poll

Final 2021 Softball Poll: Division 1: 1- Norco 2- Huntington Beach 3- Pacifica 4- Esperanza 5- Roosevelt 6- Crescenta Valley 7- Chino Hills 8- La Mirada 9- Los Alamitos 10- South Torrance Division 2: 1- Camarillo 2- Villa Park 3- Westlake 4- Upland 5- Oaks Christian 6- Beaumont 7- Downey 8- Rio Mesa 9- Riverside […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 29 2021

CIF Softball Playoff Brackets Released; Bonita & Charter Oak Have Wild Card Games on Tuesday

Wild Card Games on Tuesday: Division 2: San Clemente at Diamond Bar Division 3: Paloma Valley at Bonita Mira Costa at Chaffey Village Christian at Charter Oak Fist Round Games on Thursday: Division 1: Santa Margarita at Ayala Santiago Corona at Chino Hills Orange Lutheran at California Royal at Crescenta Valey Division 2: San Dimas […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 29 2021

Tatiana Foor Tosses No-Hitter in RHP’s 1-0 Victory Over Garey; Kares Finish Regular Season w/Best Record in School History

Story by Harry Joe: Softball: Friday was senior day at Rio Hondo. Kares senior, Kaitlynn Key, made the best of it by going 2-for-3 and collecting 2 of the team’s 6 hits as the Kares finished the regular season by beating Garey 1-0. But the day belonged to junior pitcher, Tatiana Foor, who delivered a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 28 2021

Azusa Finishes Montview League Play Undefeated; Aztecs Claim 4-1 Victory at Workman in 8 Innings

Softball: Azusa finished its regular season with a perfect run in Montview League play. But for once, there was actually a little drama. Leading 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh, Gisselle Roacho hit a solo home run to send the game to extra innings. Nothing to worry about here, as the Aztecs scored three […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 27 2021

Glendora Ends Regular Season w/17-0 Victory at Alta Loma; Tartans Finish Second in Palomares League

Softball: Glendora will head into the playoffs with a little momentum. They closed out the regular season with a 17-0 victory at Alta Loma. The game lasted six innings. Ashley Hibbard went four scoreless innings to earn the win. Hibbard allowed one hit, walked one and struck out two ALHS batters. Marissa Duarte went two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 26 2021

Maddie Fraer Hits 2 Grand Slams & Drives in 9 Runs in Pasadena’s 19-1, Pacific League Victory at Glendale

Softball: Maddie Fraer had an historic afternoon on Tuesday. The Pasadena High School junior hit two grand slams, scored three runs and finished with nine RBIs. PHS earned a 19-1, Pacific League victory at Glendale in six innings. It is also the first time the Bulldogs softball program has won five league games in over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 26 2021

Roldan’s Arm & Fazzini’s Bat Too Much in Etiwanda’s 4-2, Baseline League Victory Over RCHS

Softball: Etiwanda picked up the two-game, season sweep of Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday. Miranda Roldan went the distance in a 4-2, Baseline League victory. Roldan allowed two runs on six hits, didn’t walk anyone and struck out nine RCHS batters. Jai’lyn Edwards singled and hit a solo shot for the Cougars. Alex Garcia doubled and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 26 2021

Cardenas & Canizales Combine on 1-Hit Shutout; Azusa Crushes Duarte, 16-0, in Five Innings

Softball: Azusa won its 10th consecutive game on Tuesday. The Aztecs claimed a 16-0, mercy-rule victory at Duarte in five innings. Zyanne Diaz was saddled with the loss for the Falcons. Diaz allowed 13 runs (nine earned) on eight hits over her four innings. She walked two and struck out three Aztecs’ batters. Angelian Correos […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 25 2021

Diamond Ranch Wraps Up VVL Title After 5-1, 13-Inning Victory at SDHS; Panthers Get 2-Game Sweep of Saints

Softball: Last Wednesday, Ayala defeated Glendora in 14 innings in a game that determined the Palomares League championship. Five days later, the Valle Vista League was likely won in 13 innings. Diamond Ranch got four runs in the top of the 13th inning to defeat their host from San Dimas, 5-1, on Monday afternoon. It […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 25 2021

Former Westridge Ace Hailey Yoshida Tosses 1-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 18 in 8 Innings; Alhambra Defeats Schurr, 1-0

Softball: When Hailey Yoshida left Westridge after two dominant seasons in the circle (and at the plate), some had to wonder how she’d do in a league with more depth and competition. And being the competitor that she is, Yoshida would completely understand those doubts. To make matters even tougher, the school she chose (Alhambra) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 23 2021

Softball Standings Through May 22; Ayala, Azusa & Rio Hondo Prep Win League Titles

Softball Standings Through May 22: Baseline League: Chino Hills (16-5 overall, 8-1 in league) Upland (18-2, 7-1) Etiwanda (9-6, 5-4) RCHS (5-8, 2-6) Los Osos (1-7, 1-6) St. Lucy’s (1-9, 1-6) Del Rey League: St. Paul (17-9, 5-2) Bishop Amat (7-5, 5-2) St. Anthony (6-7, 4-2) St. Joseph (6-10, 2-4) La Salle (0-3, 0-3) Mary […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 22 2021

Tatiana Foor Goes 5 Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 10; RHP Claims Prep League Title w/10-0 Victory Over Chadwick

Photos by Sulma Foor & Story by Harry Joe: Softball: After dropping its first two games, Rio Hondo Prep came into Friday’s contest against Chadwick on a 13-game win streak, including a perfect 6-0 mark in Prep League games. Behind the solid pitching of Tatiana Foor, the Kares cruised to a 10-0 victory in six […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 21 2021

Azusa Wins First Montview League Title in 14 Years; Aztecs Get 2-Game Sweep of Second-Place Sierra Vista, 8-3

Softball: Azusa didn’t just claim its first Montview League championship in 14 years, they dominated their way to the title. After Thursday’s 8-3 victory at second-place Sierra Vista, the Aztecs secured the two-game sweep of the Dons. Azusa is now 8-0 in league and they’ve defeated their counterparts by a combined margin of 93-6. Iliana […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 20 2021

Mia Montes Strikes Out 10 in Charter Oak’s 5-1, Valle Vista League Victory at West Covina

Softball: Charter Oak remains in the Valle Vista League hunt with Diamond Ranch and San Dimas after its 5-1 victory at West Covina on Wednesday. Mia Montes went five scoreless innings to get the win. Montes allowed just one hit, walked one and struck out 10 Bulldogs’ batters. The Chargers out-hit WCHS, 8-2. Jasmine Moreno […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 20 2021

Jordan Hill Goes Distance & Strikes Out 8 in San Dimas’ 8-3 Victory Over Covina

Softball: Jordan Hill kept San Dimas in the Valle Vista League title hunt on Wednesday. Hill went the distance, allowing three runs on seven hits, and the Saints defeated Covina, 8-3, to remain tied with Diamond Ranch atop the VVL standings. She didn’t walk anyone and struck out eight Colts’ batters. Kennedy Griego doubled twice […]

By Brian Baiotto