The Southern Section baseball playoffs concluded Friday with a slate of decisive games across multiple divisions, setting the stage for the next round of competition.
Quarterfinal Highlights
Top‑seeded programs such as Sherman Oaks Notre Dame and Ayala advanced with narrow victories, while Orange Lutheran and Corona Santiago each posted multi‑run wins to stay alive in Division 1. In Division 3, St. John Bosco edged Sierra Canyon 4‑3 in a thriller, and Cypress routed Oaks Christian 8‑2.
Division 1 Showdowns
The Division 1 field saw a mix of high‑scoring affairs and tight contests. Notre Dame’s 4‑0 shutout of Norco and Ayala’s 7‑6 win over Maranatha underscored dominant pitching, while Orange Lutheran’s 9‑6 triumph over Corona and Corona Santiago’s 8‑4 victory against Etiwanda highlighted offensive firepower.
Division 3 and Lower Divisions
Division 3 action featured a cascade of close games, from Millikan’s 8‑6 win over Arlington to Redondo Union’s 8‑7 escape over Ridgecrest Burroughs. Higher‑seeded teams like Edison, Palos Verdes, and Warren also moved forward, while lower‑seeded squads such as Beckman and Summit pulled off surprising upsets.
Upcoming Tuesday Matchups
The next round of playoffs is scheduled for Tuesday, with pairings spanning Divisions 1 through 9. Games will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day, featuring matchups such as Harvard‑Westlake versus Huntington Beach and Mira Costa against Arlington. The full slate promises further excitement as teams vie for sectional titles.