The Southern California Division I regional playoffs delivered a slate of tightly contested games, with Huntington Beach High emerging as a standout victor after a 10‑3 win over Patrick Henry. The Oilers’ offense clicked early, and the team now prepares to meet the winner of the Thursday showdown between Corona and Chula Vista Eastlake.
Star Performances
Jared Grindlinger was the centerpiece of the victory, going four‑for‑four at the plate, launching a home run and driving in three runs. On the mound he tossed three innings, striking out five batters and helping to lock down the win.
Teammate Dane Cunningham added a three‑run homer that stretched the lead, underscoring the depth of the lineup.
Upcoming Matchup
Huntington Beach will next test its mettle against the champion of the Corona‑Eastlake clash, a game that could determine the regional champion and a berth in the state tournament.
Other Regional Results
In other action, St. John Bosco’s two‑year reign came to an end with a 4‑2 loss to Cathedral Catholic, while La Mirada edged Liberty 7‑6 on a three‑run homer by Justin Torres.
Arroyo Grande slipped past Loyola 4‑3, capitalizing on an RBI single from Colton Gotchal in the eighth inning.
Newport Harbor posted a 2‑0 shutout of Madison, with Gavin Guy delivering a flawless pitching performance.
South El Monte pulled off a 3‑2 upset of Brentwood, fueled by an RBI single from Anthony Mata.
Westview surged to a 7‑1 triumph over Carson, sparked by leadoff hitter Eli Irvine’s three‑hit outing.
North Torrance claimed a 2‑0 win over Bell, as Seth Narasaki and Joey Banuelos combined for a shutout.
Verdugo Hills rolled past Rolling Hills Prep 11‑2, with Cutlor Fannon contributing three hits and three RBIs.