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Harvard-Westlake's James Tronstein is named baseball player of the year, while JSerra's Liliana Escobar earns softball player of the year honors. Coaches Gus Rico and Matt Mowry are recognized for guiding the Patriots to a historic league title, and emerging athletes secure scholarships and new leadership roles across the region.
St. John Bosco defeated Harvard-Westlake 3-1 with Moises Razo driving in the winning run, while Norco beat Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 5-2. The championship matchup will pit Julian Garcia against Jordan Ayala, with other divisions also delivering exciting finals.
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.
A preview of the upcoming CIF Southern Section baseball finals, highlighting key matchups, broadcast details and standout performances from across the state.