A Playoff Run Fueled by Resilience
The Los Gatos High School baseball team, known as the Wildcats, enter the CIF Northern California Championships as the No. 3 seed with a 25‑4 record, setting the stage for a showdown against No. 6 seed Rio Americano of Sacramento on June 2 at 4 p.m.
Their journey to the championship game has been marked by a dramatic turnaround against Bellarmine, where a 7‑1 deficit gave way to a 10‑9 victory in eight innings, capped by senior center fielder Brady Simon’s walk‑off, three‑run homer that sent the crowd into celebration.
A Tough Road Ahead
Earlier in the season the Wildcats fell 3‑0 to Valley Christian in the Central Coast Section Division I semifinals, a loss that added a layer of urgency to their upcoming NorCal playoff matchup. The team now balances the excitement of the tournament with the bittersweet final weeks before graduation, as seniors prepare to leave the diamond.
Brady Simon, who tops the roster in batting average, on‑base percentage and home runs, has spoken openly about his confidence and the camaraderie that has defined the squad. His statistics reflect not only personal excellence but also the depth of talent surrounding him.
Beyond the baseball field, other Los Gatos High athletes are making their mark. The girls 4×400 relay team placed fourth at the CIF State Championships, while individual runners Kaylee Cross and Madison Kohli finished sixth and ninth respectively in the open 400, and the boys 4×400 relay squad captured sixth place.
Looking Toward the Future
As the Wildcats gear up for the championship, the blend of seasoned leadership and youthful energy promises a compelling contest against Rio Americano. The outcome will hinge on execution, mental toughness and the ability to translate regular‑season form into the high‑stakes environment of the NorCal playoffs.