The final round of the CIF Northern California baseball championships unfolded across three divisions, delivering dramatic results that will be remembered for weeks.
Championship weekend in Northern California
In the Division II title game, Franklin High School edged Archbishop Mitty 5‑1, with Kyle Timmons delivering two hits and three RBIs and Ryan Cody adding a pair of RBIs. Dylan Minnatee sparked the offense with a leadoff hit, a pair of walks and two runs, while senior pitcher David Hernandez tossed a complete game, scattering nine hits and striking out two. The victory also marked the retirement of longtime coach Bryan Kilby, who leaves after fifteen seasons and a 312‑win legacy.
The Division III championship saw the Roseville Tigers defeat Menlo School 4‑2. Benjamin Jordan and Preston Cubbler launched homers in the second inning, and Ashton Chang added a fifth‑inning blast. Chang also contributed a clutch field goal for the Tigers’ football team, securing the school’s first section title in football since 1987. Roseville finished the season at 30‑4, having won fourteen games in a row.
Division I action featured a dominant performance by Valley Christian, who blanked Elk Grove 12‑0. The pitching duo of Rahul Patel and Alex Kim combined for a two‑hitter with six strikeouts, while Chase Vong drove in four runs and Hilbert Chen and Nathan Choi each added two RBIs. The win ended Elk Grove’s twelve‑game winning streak, leaving the team with a final record of 29‑7.
Across the board, the championships underscored the depth of talent in the region, with each title game highlighting both emerging stars and seasoned leaders. The outcomes also set the stage for next season’s expectations, as coaches and players alike reflect on the lessons learned and the legacies being built.