Agoura High’s baseball squad captured its first playoff victory since 2015 on Tuesday, posting a 4‑0 shutout that was anchored by senior right‑hander Donovan Anthony. Anthony limited the opposition to just two hits, striking out 15 batters while walking none, a performance that left the crowd at the school’s modest field buzzing with excitement.
A Pitcher’s Masterclass
Anthony’s dominance was complemented by a timely bat from junior Colton Mellinger, who delivered a triple, a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored, helping the team build an early lead. The offense was further bolstered by contributions from teammates such as Tyler Starling and Carson Sheffer, who each added solid contact.
Walk‑offs and Upsets
Elsewhere in the bracket, St. Bonaventure High rode a walk‑off single from Rowan Kaiser to edge past Mayfair, while Grace Brethren’s freshman pitcher Kade Monica tossed a four‑hit shutout with seven strikeouts to secure a 4‑0 win. Santa Paula High rallied from a deficit, with Steven Sanchez’s RBI single sparking a comeback that finished 5‑3 over Pasadena Poly.
The night also featured a historic no‑hit effort from Archie Moller of Ojai Valley High, who fanned 13 batters in a dominant outing that underscored the depth of talent across the region. As the playoffs progress, Agoura will next face Garden Grove‑Pacifica, while Grace prepares for a showdown with North Torrance.