Celebrating Excellence Across Divisions
The Southern Section of the CIF has released its 2026 All‑CIF baseball honorees, naming a Player of the Year and a Coach of the Year for each of nine divisions. The announcements reflect a season rich with standout performances and leadership on the diamond.
In Division 1, St. John Bosco leads the recognition, with Julian Garcia earning Player of the Year honors and Andy Rojo being selected as Coach of the Year, underscoring the school’s continued influence on the sport.
Division 2 highlights Ganesha’s Logan Schmidt as Player of the Year, while Loyola’s Keith Ramsey receives Coach of the Year accolades, illustrating the competitive balance within the section.
Mira Costa shines in Division 3, where Ace Tarango is named Player of the Year and Andy Diver is honored as Coach of the Year, reflecting the program’s consistent development of top talent.
Glendora’s Sebastian Lawrence takes the Division 4 Player of the Year award, complemented by Coach Jerry Lewallen’s recognition as Coach of the Year, cementing the school’s strong seasonal impact.
Culver City celebrates Ben Nevarez as Division 5 Player of the Year, while Devaughn Wallace is selected as Coach of the Year, showcasing the city’s dual contribution to player and leadership development.
Brentwood’s Hudson Chase earns Division 6 Player of the Year, and Myles Babbit is named Coach of the Year, adding to the area’s growing baseball reputation.
North Torrance’s Lucas Blackwood is crowned Division 7 Player of the Year, with Diego Alarcon receiving Coach of the Year honors, highlighting the program’s upward trajectory.
Santa Clarita Christian’s Jacob Trosper is honored as Division 8 Player of the Year, and Matthew Schwarz is selected as Coach of the Year, rounding out the section’s diverse leadership landscape.
Finally, Rolling Hills Prep’s Sam Lopez is named Division 9 Player of the Year, while Webb School’s Sam Goldstein is recognized as Coach of the Year, completing a comprehensive celebration of high school baseball excellence across the Southern Section.