Softball/ Jun 08 2021

Orange Vista Scores 3 Runs in Top of 7; Coyotes End Historic Azusa Season, 4-2, in D-6 Playoffs

Softball: They say all good things must come to an end. But to be accurate, the 2021 softball season for the Azusa Aztecs was much better than “good.” After a perfect run through Montview League play and a first-round playoff victory, the Aztecs fell, 4-2, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs […]

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


Softball/ Jun 06 2021

RHP Rides Tatiana Foor’s Right Arm Into CIF-SS Division 6 Quarterfinals; Kares Earn 2-1 Victory at Bloomington

Softball: Tatiana Foor did it again. The RHP junior put the Kares on her back and defeated Bloomington, 2-1, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Foor went the distance, allowing one unearned run on four hits. She walked one and struck out 13. And consider the fact that her offense was […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 06 2021

Marissa Caballero Hits Grand Slam in Sixth Inning to Spark Upland; Highlanders Claim 8-2 Victory at Glendora

Softball: Apparently there’s a reason Upland is 22-2. Through the first five innings of play on Saturday at Glendora High School, the Highlanders’ bats were pretty quiet and trailed 2-1. Upland, though, erupted for seven runs in the top of the sixth inning and went on to defeat the Tartans, 8-2, in the second round […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 05 2021

Jordan Hill’s Arm & Abbie Ambriz’s Bat Leads San Dimas to 3-2 Victory Over Warren in Second Round of CIF D-2 Playoffs

Softball: San Dimas sure picked a good time to peak. The Saints defeated visiting Warren, 3-2, in Saturday’s second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. SDHS has won three straight and seven of their last eight games. Jordan Hill went the distance to earn the win. Hill allowed two runs on seven hits. She […]

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


Softball/ Jun 05 2021

Azusa Jumps on Victor Valley Early & Cruises to 10-5 Victory in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Softball: Azusa, which is having their best season in recent memory, grinded out a one-run victory over Indio in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Two days later, the Aztecs eliminated any drama by scoring early and defeating Victor Valley, 10-5. Azusa got six runs in the top of the third inning […]

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


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


Baseball/ Jun 04 2021

Spencer Seid Saves Flintridge Prep’s Season w/5 Solid Innings of Relief; Wolves Rally For 8-6 Victory Over Ventura

Baseball: Flintridge Prep was staring straight into the eyes of a season-ending loss on Thursday. The Wolves trailed 5-0 through the first three innings in the CIF-SS Division 5 opener with visiting Ventura. But Prep got four runs in the fourth and sixth innings and staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory. The Cougars got […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 04 2021

Anthony Eyanson Gets Win on Mound & Goes 2-for-4, w/2 RBIs; Lakewood Defeats Los Osos, 10-3, in D-3 Opener

Baseball: Lakewood used a six-run fourth inning to end Los Osos’ season. The Lancers defeated the Grizzlies, 10-3, in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. Anthony Eyanson earned the win by going five innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits. He walked one and struck out five LOHS batters. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 04 2021

Ayala Gets 3-2, Walk-Off Victory Over Beckman in D-1 Opener; Cole Koniarsky Goes 4-for-4 & Breaks Career Hits Record

Baseball: It was a pretty special Thursday for the Ayala baseball program. The Bulldogs got a walk-off, 3-2 win over Beckman in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs, and Cole Koniarsky broke the school’s career hits record and scored the game-winning run. With the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of […]

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