Tag Archives: Alexis Watanabe

Seniors Set Example in Win

La Canada's Catherine Horner provided senior leadership with two RBIs.
(San Marino) – With runs at a premium, it took senior leadership to lead La Canada to a 4-0 victory over Rio Hondo League foe San Marino. The Spartans starting battery of Lauren Cox and Catherine Horner had their signature on an impressive road victory as [...]

Floyd’s Jolt Stops Streaking Spartans

San Marino's Michelle Floyd was clutch at the plate and in the circle. (Photo by Anne Cypress)
(La Canada) – In one quick swing of the bat, Michelle Floyd’s two years of frustration against La Canada became erased as she jubilantly trotted around the base paths with a line-drive two-run homer to dead center field to [...]

Lady Knights 3-Run Fifth Enough to Advance (See interviews)

Caitlyn Callahan rushes to beat the throw to first. (Photo by Anne Cypress)
(El Monte) – Arroyo exploded for three runs in the fifth to advance to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs with a 3-1 win over San Marino.
Jaclyn Wagner pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out [...]

CIF-SS Softball Second Round Playoffs

Can Bonita advance or will La Mirada upset the Bearcats? (Photo Anne Cypress)
All games begin at 3:15pm. Coverage teams are highlighted.
Due to protest, both Duarte and Alhambra are listed playing against South El Monte until it becomes final.
DIVISION 2
Bonita at La Mirada – Good teams find ways to win and the Bearcats did just that [...]

In The Circle

Should batting practice prior to a game be illegal?
Playoffs in full swing and many of the local area teams have been sent home for Summer Vacation.
Definitely have a huge problem with the illegal batting practice rule which we will discuss this week. SOME TIMES RULES NEED TO DISAPPEAR
After speaking with some coaches in the area, [...]

CIF First Round Softball

Division 5 top seed La Canada plays its first game in nine days when they face Ramona Convent in the first round. (Photo Anne Cypress)
Here is a preview of the games for Thursday. All start at 3:15pm.
DIVISION 2
WEST COVINA (Hacienda #3) at Wilson/LB (Moore #2) – Bulldogs do have some hot bats with Taylor [...]

Titans triumphant over TC

By Josh Lowden
(Temple City) – While known for her dominance on the mound, it is her complete game that makes Michelle Floyd one of the best in the valley.
Floyd struck out nine, hit a home run, and had two RBIs to lead San Marino to a 5-0 victory over the Temple City Rams.
Floyd only allowed [...]

O’Leary Silences San Marino Bats

O'Leary was masterful in the win over San Marino. (Photo by Anne Cypress)
(La Canada) – Lauren O’Leary threw a complete game two-hitter to help La Canada extended its lead in the Rio Hondo with a 3-0 win over San Marino.
O’Leary struck out 12 batters in the game while not allowing a hit after the third [...]