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The latest list of nominees for the 44th annual Cal-Hi Sports All-State Baseball Teams highlights standout hitters and pitchers from the CIF L.A. City, San Diego and Southern Sections, with selections to be made across multiple divisions.
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 Newport Harbor High baseball team clinched the CIF Southern California Regional Division II title, rallying behind captain Ryan Williams, who played through a season‑ending injury, and a trio of lifelong friends who have shaped the program for years.
The Newport Harbor High baseball team captured the CIF Southern California Regional Division II championship, defeating Bakersfield Christian 5‑1 and securing their second regional title.
The Oilers, downed in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs, rebound through the Southern California Regional and set up a title clash with an undefeated Bakersfield Christian squad.
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.
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.
Several Orange County high school baseball teams posted decisive wins in recent playoff games, setting up Friday matchups that promise more excitement