SGV/Whittier Prep Sports Zone: Morning Briefing, March 9th, 2023
Bonita's Santiago tosses a two-hitter in 4-0 win over La Mirada; South Hills routs Glendora in baseball; Claremont upsets Bonita in softball.
Bonita’s Justin Santiago (Escarcega)
BASEBALL
NONLEAGUE
PERFECT GAME SHOWCASEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Bonita 4, La Mirada 0
La Mirada 0 2 2
Bonita 4 6 0
WP: Justin Santiago 2H, 0ER, 8K
LP: Trevino, 2IP, 2ER, 3K
3B: Bradshaw (B)
Recap: It was the Justin Santiago show again on Wednesday night as the tossed a complete-game two-hitter to give the Bearcats a win over the area’s top-ranked team in pool play action. Santiago’s record for the season is 4-0. Bryan Bradshaw was the offensive star of the game for Bonta as he went 3 for 4, with a triple, and drove in three runs. The Bearcats are back in action on Thursday as they take on Kofa HS from Arizona.
South Hills 12, Glendora 2
Glendora 2 5 0
South Hills 12 9 0
WP: Reyes, 3.2IP 2ER, 3H, 4K
LP: Ellis 4IP, 7H, 4ER, 5K
2B: Rosales (SH); Kiesendahl (G), Tapia (G), Baeza (G); 3B: Rosales (SH)
Recap: Marcos Rosales, a Cal State Fullerton signee, had a huge night for the Huskies he banged out a double, and a triple and drove in two runs in the Huskies' win over the Tartans. Steven Jimenez also connected on two hits. South Hills is back in action on Thursday as they take on Gahr.
In other action:
La Habra 3, Charter Oak 1
Charter Oak 1 4 2
La Habra 3 6 2
WP: Jared Day, 6.1IP, 4H, 1ER, 3K
LP: A. Malone 5IP, 5H, 1ER, 3K
S: Viveros, .2IP, K
Recap: In one of the feature games of the day, Jared Day allowed one run in the top of the seventh inning and struck out four as the Highlanders upset the visiting Chargers. Spencer Carty had a big day as he went 3 fo4 3 and drove in a run. Bobby Brooks also brought in a run for the Highlanders. Athen Malone surrendered only one run on five hits and struck out three and was the tough-luck losing pitcher.
South El Monte 6, Azusa 0
Azusa 0 3 3
South El Monte 6 5 0
WP: Andrew Medina, 7IP, 3H, 8K
LP: Ricardo Medina 6IP, 5H, 3ER, 7K
Recap: It was a big day for Andrew Medina. He tossed a three-hitter in a complete-game effort to pick up the win. Matthew Medina had a big day offensively as he went 3 for 3 with an RBI.Â
DEL RIO LEAGUE
El Rancho 3, Santa Fe 0
Santa Fe 0 5 1
El Rancho 3 5 0
WP: Justin Cardenas 7IP, 5H, 0ER, 6K
LP: Ben Menchaca, 6IP, 5H, 3ER 8K
2B: Martinez (ER); 3B: Rios (ER)
Recap: Justin Cardenas once again showed that he is one of the top pitchers in the Whittier area as he tossed a complete game five-hitter and struck out six in a home win over the Chiefs. Felipe De Alba went 2 for 3 and drove in a run, and Santa Fe’s Steven Mendoza banged out two hits. El Rancho is 7-0 in the season.
California 7, Whittier 3
Whittier 3 9 1
California 7 7 0
Recap: The Condors scored all seven of their runs in the first inning and cruised to an easy Del Rio League win over the visiting Cardinals. Kike Matchan was the offensive standout of the day for the Condors as he went 2 for 3 and drove in three runs.
Other scores
San Dimas 5, Calabasas 2 (will have a box score on Thursday morning)
St. Francis 9, Alemany 3
Claremont 3, Monrovia 0
Marshall 9, Pasadena Poly 4
Etiwanda 4, Northview 0
Pioneer 15, Santa Ana Valley 3
SOFTBALL
PALOMARES LEAGUE
Claremont 2, Bonita 1
Bonita 1 5 0
Claremont 2 5 0
WP: Kacie Gossett 7IP, 5H, 1ER, 3K
LP: Brooklyn Shroyer 6IP, 5H, 2ER, 9K
2B: Reyes (B), Moran 2 (C), Taylor (C)
Recap: In one of the bigger upsets of the day, the Wolfpack scored two runs off of Brooklyn Shroyer in the first inning and that was enough for Kacie Gossett as she allowed one run (in the fifth inning) and fanned three hitters in a big home Palomares League win. Serenity Reyes drove in Bonita’s only run. This is Bonita’s second consecutive loss.
NONLEAGUE
South Hills 12, Centennial 12 – 6 innings
South Hills 12 13 0
Centennial 12 14 0
2B: Sta Ana (SH), Hernandez (SH), Economides (SH), Humphreys (C) 2; 3B: Lewis (C); HR: Sanchez (SH), Sherlin (C) 2, Macias (C), Hernandez (SH), Venegas (SH)
Mayfield 12, San Marino 9
San Marino 9 11 4
Mayfield 12 5 2
WP: Domingo 5.1IP, 6H, 3ER
LP: Miller 5IP, 2H, 4ER, 5K
2B: Giddings 2 (SM), Hughes (SM), Domingo (M)
Recap: In a game that had a lot of walks and errors, the host Cubs scored six runs in the second inning, three more in the fourth inning, and withstood a late comeback by the Titans to capture a nonleague win. Madilyn Domingo drove in three runs for Mayfield.
Covina 13, Garey 3, 5 innings
Garey 3 8 1
Covina 13 13 3
WP: Martinez 5IP, 8H, 2ER, 2K
LP: M. Diaz 3IP, 8H, 8ER, 4K
2B: Avelar (G), Centeno 2 (C), Barrera (C), Martinez (C), Venegas (C); 3B: Venegas (C), HR: Medrano (C)
Recap: The Colts got the bats going offensively as they banged out 13 hits off of Vikings pitching for a home nonleague win. Samantha Medrano went 2 for 3 and drove in three runs with teammate Sabrina Medrano also collecting two hits and driving in three runs. Gabby Martinez picked up the win in a complete-game effort.
PREP LEAGUE Scores
Flintridge Prep 14, Westridge 2
Other Scores
Etiwanda 2, Walnut 0
Burroughs 17, Pasadena 2
Don Lugo 9, San Dimas 1
Montebello 21, Gabrielino 16
Diamond Ranch 5, Chino 2