Baseball/ May 27 2026

Covina Earns Spot in First CIF Title Game in 38 Years; Colts Secure 6-1 Victory at Lakewood in D-4 Semifinal Behind Isaac Flores

Photos by Jeff Serpa Baseball: Covina will play for a CIF-SS Division 6 championship this weekend. It’s their first trip this deep since 1988. The Colts earned that honor by defeating their hosts from Lakewood, 6-1, on Tuesday afternoon. They also ended the career of Lakewood legend Spud O’Neil, who won nearly 1,000 games in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 27 2026

GHS Scores 3 Runs in Top of 6 to Edge Saugus, 3-2, in D-4 Semi; Garza Hits 2-Run HR & Lawrence Goes Distance on Mound

Baseball: Glendora just won its ninth consecutive CIF-SS playoff game on Tuesday. The Tartans scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to secure a 3-2 victory at Saugus. And in the process, GHS earned a spot in this weekend’s CIF-SS Division 4 title game. Sebastian Lawrence continues his MVP-caliber play with a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 24 2026

Every CIF-SS Division 1-8 Semifinal Round Score; Oxnard Edges Monrovia, 1-0, & Northwood Dominates Covina

Photo by Jeff Serpa Softball: Every Division 1-9 Semifinal Playoff Score: D-1: La Mirada 5, La Habra 1 Jserra 2, Norco 0 D-2: Whittier Christian 11, St. Paul 8 Mater Dei 4, San Clemente 2 D-3: Great Oak 10, Edison 5 North Torrance 4, San Juan Hills 3 D-4: Oxnard 1, Monrovia 0 Mission Viejo […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 24 2026

Destinee Herrera’s Arm & Rachel Godoy’s Solo HR Leads Oxnard to a 1-0 Victory Over Monrovia in D-4 Semifinal

Softball: Oxnard escaped Monrovia, 1-0, in the semifinal round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs in a pitcher’s duel. The Yellowjackets got a single run in the top of the third inning when Rachel Godoy connected on a two-out solo home run to center. The Wildcats star freshman pitcher, Carly Polanco, went the distance, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Donovan Johnson & Lucas Thorpe Will Lead Covina into Tuesday’s CIF-SS D-6 Semifinal Round Showdown at Lakewood

Baseball: No one on the Covina roster was alive the last time the Colts had won a playoff baseball game. And it was almost over before it began. CHS had to score three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to claim a 4-3 walk-off victory over their visitors from Tustin in the first […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Sebastian Lawrence’s Right Arm & Bat Have Sparked GHS During 2026 Playoff Run; Tartans Face Saugus in D-4 Semifinal

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Baseball: Most SGV area sports fans know Sebastian Lawrence as the quarterback at Glendora High School. And he’s served in that role for the first two years of his high school career. What many may not know is that Lawrence is also a clutch member of the Tartans […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Lawrence Doubles in Two Early Runs & Norman Ends Game w/Catch & Throw to Second in GHS’ 4-3 Victory Over Canyon

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Baseball: Glendora has earned a spot in its second consecutive CIF-SS semifinal round playoff game. Last year, the Tartans defeated Temecula Valley (7-5) in the semi’s, and they would edge San Dimas (2-0) to claim a D-3 championship. To secure a spot in the 2026 D-4 semifinals, GHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Every Division 1-9 Quarterfinal Score & Tuesday’s Semifinal Schedule; Glendora, Covina & Duarte Survived Friday Showdowns

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Baseball: Quarterfinal Round Scores: D-1: Notre Dame 7, Corona 2 Norco 3, Orange Lutheran 0 Harvard Westlake 2, Cypress 1 St. John Bosco at La Mirada (Saturday) Tuesday’s D-1 Semifinals: Notre Dame at Norco Harvard Westlake vs St. John Bosco-La Mirada winner D-2: Ganesha 4, Elsinore 0 Newport […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Lakewood Earns Spud O’Neil One Final Trip to CIF-SS Semifinal Round After Friday’s 5-3 Division 6 Quarterfinal Victory at Muir

Baseball: A remarkable 2026 season came to an end for the Muir baseball program. Lakewood edged the Mustangs, 5-3, in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Trailing 3-0, MHS scored three times in the bottom of the fifth inning. However, the Lancers scored one run apiece in the top of the sixth […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Thorpe, Johnson, Flores & Echeverria Combine for 12 Hits & 8 RBIs in Covina’s 11-6 D-6 Victory Over Western Christian

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: The magical postseason run will continue for the Covina baseball program. Eight days ago, the Colts defeated Tustin (4-3) to claim their first playoff win in 20 years. CHS followed that with a 15-5 blowout at Alhambra on Tuesday. And today, Covina scored two runs in the first and second […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2026

Duarte Earns Spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 8 Semifinal After Friday’s 7-5 Victory at Nuview Bridge

Baseball: Duarte got out to an early five-run lead and they’d hold on to defeat their host from Nuview Bridge, 7-5, in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs. Nelson Lara was charged with five runs on five hits, three walks and a hit batter. Lara struck out two. Arian Garcia Mendoza went […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 22 2026

Ortega Goes Distance & Strikes Out 11 in La Mirada’s 3-1 Victory Over Etiwanda in D-1 Quarterfinal; Eagles go 24-4 in 2026

Photos by Jim McCormack Softball: Etiwanda’s remarkable 2026 season came to an end on Thursday. La Mirada handed the Eagles a 3-1 setback in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. The Matadores got single runs in the bottom of the first and second innings, and picked up an insurance run in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 21 2026

Sebastian Lawrence Goes 3-for-3 w/4 RBIs, Including 3-Run HR in GHS’ 10-6 Victory at Katella in Second Round of D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Baseball: Glendora scored five times in the top of the first inning in their CIF-SS Division 4 second-round contest at Katella. The Tartans never trailed and headed back to the 91741 with a 10-6 victory. GHS extended their current CIF-Southern Section postseason win streak to seven games. The […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 21 2026

Sandoval Goes Distance & Struck Out 7 in Covina’s 8-1 D-5 Victory Over University; Rivas Hit 3-Run HR

Softball: Covina earned a spot in Saturday’s CIF-SS Division 5 semifinal round. And the Colts did that by cruising to an 8-1 victory over University on Wednesday. CHS out-hit UHS, 10-4, including a 3-0 advantage in extra-base hits. Aubrey Sandoval controlled throughout in the circle. Sandoval went the distance, allowing an unearned run on four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 21 2026

Carly Polanco Tosses 2-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 11 in Monrovia’s 4-0 Victory Over Mira Costa in D-4 Quarterfinal

Softball: Monrovia got another outstanding effort from freshman Carly Polanco. Polanco tossed a two-hit shutout in the Wildcats’ 4-0 victory over Mira Costa in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. Polanco didn’t issue a walk and registered 11 strikeouts. Sixty-eight of her 98 pitches were strikes. Camille Geissert doubled and Caitlin Checketts […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 20 2026

Etiwanda, Bonita, Monrovia & Covina Softball One Win From Semifinal Appearace; GHS Baseball Travels to Katella

Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Round Softball Schedule: D-1: Etiwanda (24-3) at La Mirada (24-4) D-2: Bonita (22-8) at Whittier Christian (21-8-1) D-4: Mira Costa (20-10) at Monrovia (20-9-1) D-5: University (16-9) at Covina (15-11-1) CIF-SS D-4  Second-Round Baseball Game: Glendora (16-11) at Katella (16-11)  

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 20 2026

Muir Earns First Quarterfinal Spot Since 2019; Mustangs Rallied Late for a 4-2 CIF-SS D-6 Victory at Calvary Chapel Santa Ana

Photo by Conrad Hunziker III (https://www.instagram. com/anamorph.sports.photos/) Baseball: Calvary Chapel Santa Ana was four outs away from a 2-0 victory over their visitors from Muir in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. However, the Mustangs scored twice in the sixth and seventh innings, and they held on for a 4-2 victory. Luca […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 20 2026

Thorpe, Johnson & Cordova go 10-for-13 in Covina’s 15-5 Victory at Alhambra in Second Round of D-6 Playoffs

Baseball: Covina earned a spot in Friday’s quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. The Colts secured that spot thanks to Tuesday’s 15-5 victory at Alhambra. CHS out-hit AHS, 16-7, including a 5-0 advantage in extra-base hits. Trailing 4-2 after the first inning, Covina closed out the win on a 13-1 run. Donovan Johnson […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 20 2026

Tuesday’s Playoff Scores: Covina Hammers Alhambra, 15-5, in D-6, While Chadwick Edges Marshall, 26-23, in D-8 Marathon

Baseball: Tuesday’s Playoff Scores: D-1: Norco 9, Ayala 2 D-2: Ganesha 5, South Hills 2 D-3: Summit 5, Arcadia 4 D-4: Saugus 11, San Marino 10 Rio Mesa 4, Claremont 2 Glendora at Katella (Wednesday) Canyon 5, Upland 1 Moorpark 8, Monrovia 6 D-6: Covina 15, Alhambra 5 Muir 4, Calvary Chapel Santa Ana 2 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 19 2026

Second Round Scores & Wednesday’s Schedule: Etiwanda, Bonita, Monrovia & Covina Earned Quarterfinal Spots

Softball: Second-Round Playoff Scores: D-1: Orange Lutheran 17, Chino Hills 14 Etiwanda 11, Westlake 9 JSerra 5, Ayala 4 D-2: Bonita 11, Ganesha 8 D-3: Great Oak 6, Rancho Cucamonga 5 Dos Pueblos 5, La Salle 1 D-4: Monrovia 5, Don Lugo 1 D-5: Covina 5, South El Monte 4 Santa Monica 8, Muir 6 […]

By Brian Baiotto