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Three high school standouts from San Bernardino and Yucaipa are recognized on the CIF Southern Section Division 3 first team, highlighting a competitive season and promising future prospects.
The Washington Huskies secured a high-profile commitment from safety Jaden Walk-Green, a standout from Corona Centennial High School who will continue his athletic career on both the gridiron and the diamond.
The Huntington Beach baseball squad clinched the CIF Southern California Regional Division I championship, overcoming a 14‑day break and a late rally by Cathedral Catholic to secure a 5‑3 win.
A dramatic championship game saw Kaiser rally from a six‑run deficit but ultimately lose 9‑8 to Culver City, advancing both teams to the regional tournament.
The Ganesha baseball team overcame a planned skip of the championship game, rallied around key performances and celebrated a 6‑3 win that underscores its recent dominance.
St. John Bosco’s Julian Garcia threw a complete‑game one‑hitter with 14 strikeouts, delivering a comeback victory that secured the team’s second straight CIF Southern Section Division 1 title.
Four Inland high school baseball programs will contest CIF Southern Section championship finals, featuring standout pitchers, batters and draft‑eligible talent.
After eight years at the helm of the Sea Kings, Kevin McCaffrey was removed from his coaching role, sparking reflection on a career marked by resilience, family legacy and a quiet continued presence in the school.
South El Monte defeated Norwalk 3-0 behind a two‑hit shutout from Gabriel Canchola, while Schurr edged Duarte 4-2 in eight innings. Both teams will contest the title games on Friday or Saturday, facing North Torrance and Rancho Alamitos respectively.
In a tightly contested CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal, Ganesha rallied in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Newport Harbor 2‑1, with the winning run scoring on a hit batsman. The victory sends Ganesha to face Loyola in the final at Cal State Fullerton or LoanMart Field.
North Torrance and Rolling Hills Prep secure spots in the CIF‑SS baseball finals, setting up a showdown with South El Monte and Webb.
A preview of the upcoming CIF Southern Section baseball finals, highlighting key matchups, broadcast details and standout performances from across the state.
Glendora’s baseball team edged Saugus 3‑2 in the CIF Southern Section semifinals, with standout performances from pitcher Sebastian Lawrence and clutch homer hitter Santiago Garza, securing a spot in the championship game and a berth in the CIF State playoffs.
The recent quarterfinal round of the CIF Southern Section high school baseball playoffs concluded last week, and fans can now vote for the High School on SI Southern California baseball player of the week. Ten nominees from games played between May 18 and May 24 are on the ballot, with voting ending on May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The winner will be announced next week.
A high‑school baseball team's playoff run ends after a rule breach is self‑reported.
Despite a late rally, the Poly baseball squad saw its season end after a narrow defeat to Cathedral.
Norco advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals after a 9‑2 win over Ayala, highlighted by strong pitching and a late offensive surge.
The Wilson Bruins survived a nail‑biting 2‑1 battle with Jurupa Hills, with clutch hitting and solid relief pitching sending them into a Friday showdown against Temescal Canyon.
The latest edition of the CIF Southern Section baseball playoffs features a fan‑driven player‑of‑the‑week poll, highlighting standout performances from a group of talented high school athletes.
A close 2-1 win in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs showcases standout performances from Daunte Bell, Alan Machado, and Shane Walley, setting up a matchup with Beckman.
The Titans lost 11‑0 to Huntington Beach in their CIF Southern Section opener, a game that featured a five‑run fourth inning and strong performances by Mason and Cunningham. They now travel to La Mirada for an elimination showdown against Harvard‑Westlake.
Temecula Valley’s early exit and a slate of dramatic victories set the stage for Friday’s pool play, where unbeaten teams clash and 2‑0 records secure quarterfinal spots.