Softball/ May 11 2022

Rio Hondo Prep Battles Top-Seeded Fountain Valley Before Falling, 14-8, in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 5 Playoffs

Softball: It was going to be a tall task in and of itself. Rio Hondo Prep welcomed top-seeded Fountain Valley, a school with an enrollment advantage of 3, 389-100 over the Kares. And unfortunately for RHP, five errors cost them nine runs in Tuesday’s 14-8 setback in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 5 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 11 2022

South Hills Earns Spot in CIF-SS Division 2 Quarterfinal Round After Tuesday’s 6-3 Victory Over Segerstrom

Softball: South Hills didn’t just win their 10th consecutive game on Tuesday. The Huskies also extended their season with a 6-3 victory over visiting Segerstrom in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. To add a little icing on the cake, SHHS defeated a Jaguars program that hadn’t lost since March 10th. Maddy […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 11 2022

Ryann Orange Goes Distance & Allows One Run on Five Hits in Torrance’s 2-1 Victory at GHS in Second Round of CIF D-2 Playoffs

Softball: Torrance ended Glendora’s season with a 2-1 victory at GHS. Ryann Orange went the distance to earn the win in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Orange surrendered one run on five hits. She walked two and struck out seven GHS batters. Ashley Hibbard singled twice and drove in the Tartans […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 11 2022

Division 1-7 Playoff Scores: Bonita, Duarte, FSHA, La Canada & South Hills Earn Spots in Thursday’s Quarterfinal Round

Softball: CIF-SS Second Round Scores: Division 1: Oaks Christian 13, Chino Hills 3 Murrieta Mesa 12, Norco 8 Los Alamitos 1, Beaumont 0 Camarillo 3, Esperanza 2 Roosevelt 3, La Mirada 0 Pacifica GG 2, South Torrance 1 Gahr 7, La Serna 5 Orange Lutheran 2, Villa Park 1 Division 2: Centennial Corona 10, Royal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 09 2022

Softball: Every CIF-SS Playoff Score From Thursday & Tuesday’s Second-Round Schedule

Softball: First Round Scores & Tuesday’s Schedule: Note: These scores & schedule were taken directly from the CIF-SS website. Division 1 Scores: Oaks Christian 11, Valley View 0 Chino Hills 9, Saugus 2 Norco 7, California 0 Murrieta Mesa 9, Ayala 5 Beaumont 6, Sultana 3 Los Alamitos 6, Grand Terrace 3 Esperanza 8, Mater […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 07 2022

Alyssa Rubacava Gets Win in Circle, Homers Twice & Drives in Three in Charter Oak’s 8-6 Victory at Etiwanda

Softball: Alyssa Rubacava couldn’t have done much more to help Charter Oak pick up an 8-6 victory at Etiwanda in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Rubacava went six innings and allowed four runs (threv earned) on seven hits to get the win. She walked two and struck out three. Mia Montes […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 06 2022

Brooklyn Shroyer’s Arm & Bats of Marquez & Ureno Lead Bonita to 9-2 Victory over El Rancho in First Round of D-3 Playoffs

Softball: Bonita got a solid outing from Brooklyn Shroyer and pounded out 10 hits in the Bearcats 9-2 victory over visiting El Rancho. Shroyer went the distance in the D-3 opener and allowed two runs on five hits. She issued just one walk and struck out 11 Dons’ batters. Offensively, Hailey Marquez singled, doubled and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 06 2022

Nemeth Goes Distance, Doubles & Homers in Glendora’s 11-1 Victory at Hart; Ganino Hits Grand Slam & Drives in Five Runs

Photo by Al Salgado Softball: It took the Glendora offense a little while to get going in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. But the Tartans pounded out an 11-1 victory at Hart. Bridget Nemeth kept the Indians’ bats silence throughout. Nemeth went the distance and allowed one run on five hits. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 06 2022

Tatiana Foor Shuts Out La Quinta, 10-0, & Strikes Out 11; Kares Open D-5 Playoffs w/Six-Inning Mercy-Rule Victory

Photos by Monica Diaz Softball: Rio Hondo Prep opened the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs in impressive form. The Kares claimed a 10-0, mercy-rule victory over visiting La Quinta of Westminster in six innings. Tatiana Foor silenced the Aztecs bats throughout Thursday’s win. Foor allowed two hits, walked one and struck out 11 La Quinta batters. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 01 2022

CIF Softball Playoff Schedule; Arcadia, Bonita, Etiwanda, FSHA, La Canada, Rio Hondo Prep & South Hills Host First Round Games on Thursday

Softball: Thursday’s First Round Schedule: Division 1: Saugus at Chino Hills Ayala at Murrieta Mesa Upland at Roosevelt Division 2: Centennial Corona at Diamond Ranch San Dimas at La Habra Crescenta Valley at LB Millikan West Ranch at South Hills Glendora at Hart Charter Oak at Etiwanda St. Paul at Arcadia Division 3: El Rancho-LB […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 29 2022

Azusa Erases 6-0 Deficit to Defeat Second-Place Nogales, 7-6, on Thursday; Aztecs Finish Fourth in Montview League

Softball: Azusa finished the regular season with a 7-6 victory at second-place Nogales. The Aztecs overcame an early 6-0 lead to finish fourth in the Montview League. Juliana Canizales went five scoreless innings on four hits. Jasmine Aguirre walked, had three singles, scored once and had an RBI for Nogales. Jayda Eaton singled twice and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 29 2022

Pasadena Rallies for 6-5, Walk-Off Victory Over Hoover; After Slow Start, PHS Wins Six of Final Seven Games

Softball: Pasadena finished out the 2022 regular season with a 6-5, walk-off victory over Hoover. It took eight innings, but the win allowed the Bulldogs to finish in a two-way with Burroughs. But it didn’t come easy. PHS trailed seventh-place Hoover, 4-0, as they grabbed their bats in the bottom of the fifth inning. Pasadena, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 29 2022

Alverno Heights Academy Earns Share of Horizon League Championship After 9-2 Victory at Sacred Heart of Jesus

Softball: Alverno Heights Academy needed and got a win in the last game of the regular season to earn a share of the Horizon League championship. The Jaguars claimed a 9-2 victory at Sacred Heart of Jesus. Trinity Godson went the distance to earn the win. Godson allowed two runs on seven hits. She walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 27 2022

Glendora Edges Claremont, 5-4, in 11 Innings; Tartans Finish Palomares League Play in Two-Way Tie for Second w/Ayala

Softball: Glendora and Ayala finished the regular season in a two-way for second place in the Palomares League. GHS persevered on senior day, defeating Claremont, 5-4, in 11 innings. Ryan Speh walked in the bottom of the 11th inning and scored on a wild pitch. Abby Moran went 7 1/3 innings and allowed three runs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 27 2022

Jazmin Jaquez Goes Distance, Allowing Unearned Run & Struck Out 11 in Pasadena’s 10-1 Victory at Glendale

Softball: Pasadena made one more step towards a CIF-SS playoff spot on Tuesday. The Bulldogs claimed a 10-1 victory at Glendale. Maddie Fraer singled, doubled twice, scored two runs and had a pair of RBIs. Kaylee McKenzie singled, tripled, drove in two runs and scored twice. Jazmin Jaquez singled, scored three runs and had one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 26 2022

CIF Softball Poll: Bonita, Duarte, Etiwanda, Rancho Cucamonga & South Hills Make Late-Season List

Softball: April 25th CIF-SS Poll Division 1: 1- Oaks Christian 2- Villa Park 3- Roosevelt 4- Beaumont 5- Pacifica Garden Grove 6- Camarillo 7- Huntington Beach 8- Westlake 9- Murrieta Mesa 10- Norco Division 2: 1- Mission Viejo 2- Centennial Corona 3- Torrance 4- South Hills 5- Yucaipa 6- Warren 7- JSerra 8- North Torrance […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 23 2022

Rio Hondo Prep Secures Outright Prep League Championship; Kares Improve to 11-0 After Friday’s 6-2 Victory Over Mayfield

Photos by Monica Diaz Softball: It’s official. The Rio Hondo Prep softball program earned the title of 2022 Prep League champions on Friday. RHP defeated Mayfield, 6-2, and with one league game to go, the Kares have a two-game lead over second-place Providence. And to add double icing on the cake, RHP improved to 11-0 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 22 2022

Glendora Picks Up 6-2 Victory at Ayala; Tartans & Bulldogs Tied for Second w/One Palomares League Game to Play

Softball: With one game remaining in the regular season, Glendora caught Ayala for second place in the Palomares League standings. The Tartans got five sixth-inning runs and picked up a 6-2 road victory. Bridget Nemeth went the distance, allowing two unearned run on three hits. Nemeth didn’t issue a walk and struck out eight Ayala […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 22 2022

Pasadena Hammers Muir, 17-2, in Thursday’s Pacific League Contest; With Two Games Left, Bulldogs Tied for Third Place w/Burroughs

Softball: Pasadena didn’t waste any time in asserting their dominance over rival Muir. The Bulldogs got six first-inning runs and scored 10 more in the second to pull away from the Mustangs, 17-2, in five innings. Jazmin Jaquez went all five innings, allowing one earned run on five hits. Jaquez walked two and fanned four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 20 2022

Maddie Fraer Doubles, Hits Three HR’s, Including Grand Slam & Drives in Nine Runs; PHS Defeats Hoover, 14-3, on Tuesday

Softball: Pasadena catcher Maddie Fraer had a game that all softball (or baseball) players dream of having. Fraer went 4-for-4, with a walk, double and three home runs, including a grand slam. The PHS senior scored four runs and had an incredible nine RBIs. Pasadena cruised to a 14-3 victory over Hoover. Alyssa Perez doubled […]

By Brian Baiotto