The Glendora Spartans baseball team secured a 3‑2 victory over the Saugus Centurions in the CIF Southern Section semifinals, a win that guarantees them a spot in the championship game.
Sophomore pitcher Sebastian Lawrence delivered a complete game, allowing just four hits while striking out four batters, a display that drew high praise from head coach Jerry Lewallen, who highlighted the youngster’s relentless work ethic.
The turning point arrived in the sixth inning when Santiago Garza smashed a two‑run homer, flipping the scoreboard in Glendora’s favor and igniting the crowd.
Saugus had taken an early lead, striking first with a two‑run homer from Matt Long in the third inning, but the Spartans answered back with a timely hit from Tanner Gable that kept the momentum alive.
Reliever Chase Kline, who had been effective for Saugus early on, surrendered only two hits in his first two innings, keeping the game within reach until the decisive sixth‑inning blast.
The win marks another milestone for Glendora, which finished the season at 19‑11 and captured the CIF‑SS Division 3 championship in 2025, underscoring the program’s recent resurgence.
Key Performances
Lawrence’s dominance on the mound and Garza’s clutch homer were the cornerstones of the victory, while the contributions from the supporting cast demonstrated the depth of Glendora’s roster.
Now the Spartans turn their attention to a showdown with Laguna Beach in the final, a match that will also clinch a berth in the CIF State playoffs; officials say details of the championship game will be announced shortly.