Playoff Highlights Across the Valley
Daniel Puebla delivered a masterful performance on the mound, tossing a three‑hit shutout that left Hesperia scoreless and secured a 6‑0 win for Rio Mesa in the first round of the CIF‑SS Division 4 playoffs.
At the plate, Andrew Garcia ignited the offense with a three‑run triple in the second inning, while Rob Rodriguez’s knack for getting on base four times and driving in two runs added crucial insurance for the Tigers.
The victory earned Rio Mesa a road trip to face Claremont in the second round, a matchup that promises another test of the team’s pitching depth and offensive firepower.
Westlake also moved forward, with Blake Miller delivering a solo home run and an RBI double that helped the team advance to meet Alemany next week.
Royal kept its season alive when Matthew Stout ripped a two‑run double in the eighth inning, setting up a showdown with Yucaipa in the next round.
Moorpark’s Carson Cerny combined five shutout innings on the mound with a two‑run double at the plate, guiding the Raiders to a meeting with Monrovia.
Foothill Tech celebrated a walk‑off hit by pitch from Shane White, a moment that propelled the team into a home game against Canyon Springs in the second round.
Nordhoff’s Weston Haley was equally impressive, allowing just two hits while striking out ten batters, a performance that positions the team for a home contest versus Nuview Bridge.
The cascade of strong outings across the region has heightened anticipation for the upcoming second‑round pairings, as each squad looks to build on early‑round successes and chase a deeper playoff run.