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The 2026 All-Orange County baseball team was recognized for outstanding performances, with Jared Grindlinger named Player of the Year, Drew Slevcove honored as Pitcher of the Year, and Jim Kiefer awarded Coach of the Year. Their achievements helped their schools capture championships and dominate the All-County selections.
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.
Huntington Beach, led by standout performances from Dane Cunningham and Max Hopkins, cruised past Corona 11-3 to reach the CIF Southern California Regional Division I championship game, where they will meet the winner of the Cathedral Catholic–La Mirada semifinal on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Huntington Beach clinches the Division I baseball final after an 11-3 win over Corona, driven by standout performances from Cunningham, Hopkins and Grindlinger, while other divisions see dramatic semifinal outcomes.
Huntington Beach High’s 10‑3 win over Patrick Henry highlighted a series of tight regional playoff games, with Jared Grindlinger’s four‑hit, three‑RBI performance and Dane Cunningham’s homer driving the charge. The team now faces the winner of the Corona‑Eastlake matchup on Thursday.
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.