Semifinal Highlights Across the Divisions
The Southern Section of the California high school baseball playoffs wrapped up its semifinal round this week, delivering a slate of decisive games across nine divisions. With the championship finals looming on May 29‑30, the winners have secured their places in the final bracket.
In Division 1, Norco surged past Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 5‑2, while St. John Bosco edged Harvard‑Westlake 3‑1. Division 2 saw Ganesha claim a 2‑1 victory over Newport Harbor, and Loyola responded with a 6‑3 win against Santa Ana Foothill.
Division 3 featured a dominant performance by Mira Costa, who routed St. Francis 12‑0, and Agoura followed with a 3‑1 triumph over Millikan. In Division 4, Glendora blanked Rio Mesa 3‑0, and Laguna Beach edged Grand Terrace 2‑1.
Division 5 produced a pair of nail‑biters: Kaiser edged Irvine 3‑2, and Culver City slipped past Long Beach Wilson 4‑3. Division 6 was equally competitive, with Brentwood routing Trinity Classical Academy 8‑0 and Covina beating Lakewood 6‑1.
Division 7 saw North Torrance dominate Santa Paula 9‑3, while South El Monte shut out Norwalk 3‑0. Division 8 featured Rancho Alamitos’ 3‑0 win over Oxford Academy and Schurr’s 4‑2 victory against Duarte.
Finally, Division 9 delivered a high‑scoring affair as Webb defeated Crossroads Christian 24‑15, and Rolling Hills Prep overcame Temecula Prep 5‑3. All nine champions will now converge for the statewide finals on May 29‑30, where the ultimate titles will be decided.