Regional Playoffs Recap
The opening round of the CIF Southern California Regional Playoffs unfolded on Tuesday, delivering a slate of dramatic contests across baseball and softball. Scores were tightly contested, and several games will spill over into Wednesday because of darkness, while the regional semifinals are slated for Thursday afternoon.
In Division I baseball, La Mirada edged out Liberty 7‑6 in a back‑and‑forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The victory propels the Monarchs into a showdown with Cathedral Catholic, a matchup that could reshape the bracket.
Division II saw Bakersfield Christian pull away from St. Francis 3‑1, while Division III delivered a thriller as Culver City slipped past Glendora 11‑10. Both teams now await their Thursday opponents, with Westview poised to meet Glendora if a tiebreaker becomes necessary.
Division IV produced two tight wins: South El Monte edged Brentwood 3‑2, and Francis Parker routed Covina 6‑1 in nine innings. In Division V, Schurr dominated Webb 11‑1, setting up a semifinal clash with Coastal Academy.
The softball side of the tournament also saw decisive action. Point Loma crushed Whittier Christian 10‑1 in Division I, while Helix surged to a 14‑7 victory over Covina in Division III. Grossmont and Woodlake each secured 7‑4 and 8‑4 wins respectively in Division IV, advancing to the next round.
Thursday’s schedule kicks off at 4 p.m., featuring a full slate of regional semifinals. In Division I softball, St. Paul will meet La Habra, while the Division I baseball showdown will see Cathedral Catholic take on La Mirada. Additional matchups include Westview versus Glendora in Division III baseball and Schurr versus Coastal Academy in Division V baseball.
The tournament’s momentum carries both excitement and uncertainty, especially with several games postponed due to darkness and set to resume on Wednesday. Fans can expect a busy week of play as the regional picture sharpens.