The Central Valley Christian baseball squad captured the 2026 CIF Central Section Division III championship, a triumph that traces its roots to an unexpected source: a bus driver named Joey Fragoso.
During a road trip, Fragoso’s upbeat demeanor and steady encouragement caught the attention of the coaching staff, prompting him to step beyond his usual duties and join the team as a volunteer assistant coach.
Since then, his relentless positivity has become a constant in the dugout, where his presence lifts morale and provides a steady wellspring of confidence for the players, a factor that senior Jentzen Dunn credits for his .385 batting average this season.
The Cavaliers sealed the title with a 12‑2 victory over Justin Garza on May 29, a game that highlighted the team’s cohesion and the extra spark injected by Fragoso’s support.
A Ring for the Road Warrior
Head coach Caleb Flores has repeatedly emphasized that the championship would not have been possible without Fragoso’s unwavering dedication, a sentiment that culminated in the decision to award him a championship ring.