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


Softball/ May 20 2021

Emily Leavitt Goes 14 Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 31 Batters in Ayala’s 2-0, Palomares League Victory at GHS

Softball: Whoa! In a game that will likely determine the Palomares League championship, Ayala claimed a 2-0 victory in 14 innings at Glendora High School. But that’s just the beginning of the craziness on Wednesday. Ayala ace Emily Leavitt went all 14 innings, scattered five hits, didn’t walk anyone and struck out 31 batters. To […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 19 2021

Azusa is Edging Near Montview League Title; Aztecs Hammer Gladstone, 19-0, & Improve to 7-0

Softball: Azusa won its eighth consecutive game on Tuesday, and seven came in Montview League action. The Aztecs pounded out a 19-0 victory over Gladstone in five innings. Iliana Cardenas tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out seven. Alyssa Elizalde and Jaqueline Marquez had one single apiece to account for the Gladstone offense. Judith Duenas […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 16 2021

Softball Standings: Arcadia, Ayala, Azusa, Glendora, Rio Hondo Prep, San Dimas & Upland in First Place

Softball Standings Through May 15: Baseline League: Upland (16-2 overall, 5-1 in league) Chino Hills (13-5, 5-1) Etiwanda (8-4, 4-2) RCHS (5-6, 2-4) St. Lucy’s (1-8, 1-5) Los Osos (1-6, 1-5) Del Rey League: Bishop Amat (6-4 overall, 4-1 in league) St. Anthony (6-6, 4-1) St. Paul (15-9, 3-2) St. Joseph (5-9) La Salle (0-4, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 15 2021

Glendora Bats Come Alive in 11-4 Victory at Bonita; Ayala & GHS Tied for First in Palomares w/3 Games to Play

Editors Note: Bonita does not post their stats on game changer or MaxPreps, and we haven’t been able to secure any info during the 2021 spring sports season from the program. Softball: Glendora jumped on Bonita for four first-inning runs and cruised to an 11-4 Palomares League victory at Bonita. GHS pitchers Ashley Hibbard (two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 14 2021

Arcadia’s Tiara Westbrook Throws 2-Hit Shutout; Apaches Defeat Burroughs, 3-0, on Thursday

Softball: Arcadia stayed even with Crescenta Valley atop the Pacific League standings after a 3-0 victory at Burroughs. Tiara Westbrook shut down the Bears’ bats in her two-hit shutout. Arcadia did all their damage in the top of the fifth inning. Morgan Howey drove in a run on a sac fly, and Averi Wong had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 14 2021

Etiwanda Bats Pound St. Lucy’s Pitching in Thursday’s 14-4 Baseline League Victory

Softball: Etiwanda remained just one-game back of first-place Upland and Chino Hills on Thursday. The Eagles out-hit St. Lucy’s 16-3, and claimed a 14-4 Baseline League victory in five innings. Miranda Roldan went all five innings, allowing four unearned runs on three hits. She walked two and struck out 10. The Eagles jumped on St. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 14 2021

Charter Oak Scores 11 Runs in Final 3 Innings; Chargers Defeat Covina, 12-4, in Valle Vista League Showdown

Softball: If you left Thursday’s Valle Vista League softball game between Charter Oak and Covina early, you might be surprised to see the final score. The Colts took a 4-1 lead into the top of the fifth inning over their visitors from Charter Oak. The Chargers bats, though, erupted for 11 runs over the final […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 14 2021

Azusa Remains Undefeated in Montview League Play; Aztecs Crush Nogales, 12-1, in Five Innings

Softball: If Nogales was hoping to upset the Montview League’s leading program on Thursday, Azusa ruined those thoughts in the top of the first innings. The Apaches got eight runs before the Nobles were able to grab their bats, and cruised to a 12-1 victory in five innings. Iliana Cardenas got the win, going all […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 13 2021

Northview Bats Heat Up Late in Wednesday’s 8-5 Valle Vista League Victory at Covina

Softball: Northview did most of their damage late on Wednesday. The Vikings got four runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth and seventh innings. They would go on to earn an 8-5 Valle Vista League victory at Covina. Jordan Cervantes got the loss after allowing eight runs (six earned) on seven hits. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 13 2021

GHS Sophomore Mackenna Coleman Goes 4-for-5 w/2 Doubles in the Tartans’ 9-7 Victory at Colony

Softball: With four games to go, Glendora held its share of the Palomares League penthouse on Wednesday. The Tartans went to Colony and claimed a 9-7 victory. GHS super-soph, Mackenna Coleman, went 4-for-5, with two singles, two doubles and scored two runs. Hannah Beyer singled twice and scored. Haley Ganino got the win in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 12 2021

Marissa Caballero Hits Two Home Runs in Upland’s 6-5 Victory Over Etiwanda

Softball: Upland got out to a six-run lead in Tuesday’s Baseline League showdown with Etiwanda. The Eagles would get two runs in the top of the fifth and three more in the seventh, but the Highlanders held on for an important 6-5 victory. Sarah Haendies went the distance for Upland. Haendies allowed five runs on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 12 2021

Azusa Improves to 5-0 in Montview League After 4-0 Victory Over Workman; Canizales & Cardenas Combine on Shutout

Softball: Azusa’s Juliana Canizales and Iliana Cardenas combined on a five-hit shutout on Tuesday. The Aztecs improved to 5-0 in Montview League games after a 4-0 victory over Workman. Canizales went four innings and scattered four hits. She didn’t walk anyone and struck out two Workman batters. Cardenas provided three scoreless innings of relief, allowing […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 11 2021

CIF-SS Softball Poll Through May 10; Azusa, Rio Hondo Prep, San Marino & Upland All Ranked This Week

CIF-SS Softball Poll (May 10): Division 1: 1- Norco 2- Pacifica 3- Esperanza 4- Crescenta Valley 5- Huntington Beach 6- Roosevelt 7- Los Alamitos 8- Chino Hills 9- Valley View 10- La Mirada Division 2: 1- Villa Park 2- Westlake 3- Camarillo 4- Upland 5- Oaks Christian 6- Beaumont 7- Torrance 8- Downey 9- Rio […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 09 2021

Softball Standings Through 5/8: Azusa, FSHA & Rio Hondo Prep Remain Undefeated in League Games

Editors Note: League wins supersede overall records, because it’s what a program does in league games that determines their eligibility and seeding for the playoffs. Softball League Standings Through May 8: Baseline League: Chino Hills (11-4 overall, 4-0 in league) Upland (14-2, 3-1) Etiwanda (7-3, 3-1) Rancho Cucamonga (4-5, 1-3) Los Osos (0-4, 0-3) St. […]

By Brian Baiotto