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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)<\/p><\/div>\n

Here is a preview of the games for Thursday. All start at 3:15pm. <\/p>\n

DIVISION 2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WEST COVINA <\/strong>(Hacienda #3) at Wilson\/LB (Moore #2) \u2013 Bulldogs do have some hot bats with Taylor Castro<\/strong> and Summer Knight<\/strong> getting on base. Dekota Monarrez<\/strong> has been starting as of late at the pitching position. West Covina will have to deal with Alleah Laxamana<\/strong>\u2019s ability to get on base.<\/p>\n

El Toro (South Coast At-Large) at MAYFAIR <\/strong>(Suburban #1) \u2013 Chargers advanced to the first round after defeating Vista Del Lago in a Wild Card game. Lauren Chamberlain<\/strong> adds some muscle to the El Toro lineup with 10 HRs. The Monsoons counter with Britney Boggs<\/strong> and JessicaTorrez.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colton (San Andreas #2) at DIAMOND BAR<\/strong> (Hacienda #2) \u2013 After a 0-10 season in the Sierra League, the Brahmas bounced back to be co-champs of the Hacienda League. Stephany La Rosa<\/strong> leads the team in hitting and homers. The Yellow jackets will probably throw 11-game winner Lauren Salazar<\/strong>. Look for this game to be low scoring.<\/p>\n

LOS ALTOS <\/strong>(Hacienda #4) at Cajon (San Andreas #1) \u2013 Lexi Garcia<\/strong> and Alyssa Villalpando<\/strong> have led the Conquerors in hitting. Villalpando also leads the team with four homers. The Cowboys can hurt any team with home runs as Sharon Estrada<\/strong> and Janel Von Oesen<\/strong> each have nine homers. Los Altos advanced with a 2-0 win over Rancho Verde.<\/p>\n

CERRITOS<\/strong> (Suburban #2) at Oxnard (Pacific View #2) \u2013 Surprising season for the Dons sends them to Oxnard for the opening round game. Cerritos will face Alexis Edwards<\/strong> who has 15 wins this season.<\/p>\n

LA MIRADA <\/strong>(Suburban #3) at Tesoro (South Coast #1) \u2013 Probably not the team the Matadores wanted to face in the first round as the Titans are two season removed from winning a CIF title. Rochelle Sablay<\/strong> leads La Mirada in most hitting categories. Cassandra Roulund<\/strong> is the player to watch for Tesoro.<\/p>\n

Ontario\/San Bernardino at BONITA<\/strong> 22-4 (Hacienda #1) \u2013 Bearcats should get by the first round as they face a Wild Card entrant. Courtney Gano<\/strong> is hitting .655 this season and has been a big reason Bonita enters the playoffs as the #2 seed in Division 2. As a team the Bearcats are batting .418.<\/p>\n

DIVISION 3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. LUCY\u2019S <\/strong>(Sierra #3) <\/strong>at BURROUGHS <\/strong>(Pacific #1) \u2013 The Regents survived a Wild Card scare against Fillmore in an error-filled game. Danielle O\u2019Toole<\/strong> might be one of the best pitchers that the Indians face all season.\u00a0 Shannon Trujillo<\/strong> adds some pop to the lineup for Burroughs with 8-homers this season.<\/p>\n

La Reina at LA SERNA (Del Rio #1)<\/strong> \u2013 Katie Spain<\/strong> will try and help lead the Lancers to a first round win over Wild Card winner La Reina. La Serna knocked off California to win its first Del Rio League title in sometime.<\/p>\n

CALIFORNIA (Del Rio #2)<\/strong> at SOUTH HILLS (Sierra #2)<\/strong> \u2013 Condors bounced back from the loss to La Serna last week to defeat Nordhoff 6-5. The Huskies have some firepower with Brittany Rodriguez<\/strong> swinging the bat and Sydney La Follette<\/strong> pitching well this year.<\/p>\n

CRESCENTA VALLEY (Pacific #2)<\/strong> at Oak Park (Tri-Valley #2) \u2013 The Falcons get an unfavorable first round opponent in the Eagles which has won four of five games heading into the playoffs. Erin Ashby<\/strong> will likely pitch and Hannah Cookson<\/strong> leads a talented cast of players that could do damage throughout the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Paramount (San Gabriel Valley #3) at BISHOP AMAT (Del Rey #1)<\/strong> \u2013 Lancers should guard against looking ahead to a possible matchup against Crescenta Valley in the second round. Bishop Amat from the top of the lineup to the bottom is the best in the area at being able to get hits.<\/p>\n

DIVISION 4<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

VALLEY CHRISTIAN (Olympic #3)<\/strong> at Apple Valley (Mojave River #1) \u2013 The Crusaders play two games in two days after having to face San Marcos yesterday. Ashley Oxley<\/strong> has been the most consistent batter for Valley Christian.<\/p>\n

Sunny Hills (Freeway #2) at WHITTIER CHRISTIAN (Olympic #2) <\/strong>\u2013 Begin defense of back-to-back titles, the Heralds still have Mandie Perez<\/strong> who has been part of both championships. Katelyn Wagner<\/strong> in the lineup makes Whittier Christian double dangerous.<\/p>\n

Palm Desert (Desert Valley #3) at SAN DIMAS (Valle Vista #1)<\/strong> \u2013 Saints know what it takes to get the finals of Division 4 after falling to Whittier Christian two seasons ago. This year, Sara Moore<\/strong> and Aleena Avalos<\/strong> head a veteran group against Palm Desert which scored 17 runs in a wild card game.<\/p>\n

NORTHVIEW (Valle Vista #2)<\/strong> at Buena (Channel #2) \u2013 The Vikings are a good hitting team lead by Sarina <\/strong>and Erin Jaramillo<\/strong>. Ana Mejia<\/strong> has been solid in the circle all year.<\/p>\n

Fullerton (Freeway #3) at VILLAGE CHRISTIAN (Olympic #1)<\/strong> \u2013 The best chance in recent memory for the Crusaders to make a deep run in the playoffs. Emily Seidel <\/strong>will keep the game close and could help herself out with the bat. Watch for Madeline Velasquez<\/strong> to have a good game for Village Christian.<\/p>\n

COVINA (Valle Vista #3)<\/strong> at Segerstrom (Golden West #1) \u2013 Home cooking was nice to the Colts who advanced out of the Wild Card round with a 10-2 win over Coachella Valley. Taylor <\/strong>and Tia Provenzano<\/strong> have combined for 44 hits in the season.<\/p>\n

DIVISION 5<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramona Convent (Sunshine #3) at LA CANADA (Rio Hondo #1)<\/strong> \u2013 The Spartans boast the best pitcher in the area in Lauren O\u2019Leary<\/strong>. On any given day from one-to-nine in the order can hurt any opposing pitcher.<\/p>\n

Cantwell Sacred Heart (Camino Real #2) at KEPPEL (Almont #2) \u2013<\/strong> The Aztecs can be dangerous in the playoffs but must cut down on the errors. Shawnee Medina<\/strong> will be the key in the circle and batting as she is the \u201cheart and soul\u201d of the team.<\/p>\n

TEMPLE CITY (Rio Hondo #3)<\/strong> at Barstow (Desert Sky #1) \u2013 The Rams prize for getting third in the Rio Hondo is a two-hour plus bus drive to Barstow. Jessica Loiacano<\/strong> and Sami Jakeway<\/strong> make Temple City very dangerous to upset the Aztecs in the first round.<\/p>\n

SOUTH EL MONTE (Mission Valley #2)<\/strong> at West Valley (Mountain Pass #2) \u2013 Big question for the Eagles is if they have improved since its pre-season schedule which saw them go 2-6. Jasmine Vargas<\/strong> leads the team in hitting and homers.<\/p>\n

ALHAMBRA (Almont #3<\/strong>) at DUARTE (Montview #1<\/strong>) \u2013 Moors advanced to the first round with a 7-6 win over Lompoc. Denise Gonzales<\/strong> is very dangerous for Alhambra with a .486 batting average and six homers. Mary Rose Magnolia<\/strong> leads the Falcons in hitting and Kaysie Gatlin<\/strong> has been stellar pitching.<\/p>\n

MONTEBELLO (Almont At-Large) <\/strong>at Savanna (Orange #1) \u2013 April Marquez<\/strong> is the most underrated third baseman in the area for the Oilers. If Montebello can show its hitting prowess it could be a long day for Savanna.<\/p>\n

AZUSA (Montview #2)<\/strong> at Mary Star (Camino Real #1) \u2013 Aztecs get a good draw in the first round with a game against Mary Star. Olivia Rosales<\/strong> finished the season with 29 hits for Azusa.<\/p>\n

Immaculate Heart\/Costa Mesa at ARROYO (Mission Valley #1)<\/strong> \u2013 The Lady Knights rebounded in the Mission Valley League with some stellar pitching from Jacklyn Wagner<\/strong>. Along with Paige Medina <\/strong>and Wagner the Arroyo offense has perked up in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n

Nipomo (Los Padres #2) at SAN MARINO (Rio Hondo #2)<\/strong> \u2013 The Titans were touted as threats to the dethrone La Canada in the Rio Hondo but couldn\u2019t turn the corner. Michelle Floyd<\/strong> will need to bring her best stuff and Alexis Watanabe<\/strong> will need to get on base to help San Marino win.<\/p>\n

Cabrillo-Lompoc (Los Padres #3) at SCHURR (Almont #1)<\/strong> \u2013 After an early loss in Almont league play, the Spartans have been red-hot. Unheralded Emily Sanchez<\/strong> leads the team with an astounding 50 hits.<\/p>\n

MONROVIA (Rio Hondo At-Large) at Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (Orange Coast #1) \u2013 Got through the wild card round with timely hitting from the top of the lineup. Elyse McCarthy<\/strong> is dangerous at the leadoff spot and Kelli Williams <\/strong>swings a good bat from the second spot.<\/p>\n

DIVISION 6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Paula (Frontier #3) at FLINTRDIGE PREP (Prep #1)<\/strong> \u2013 Great season for the Rebels who last year went 10-11 and now are Prep League champs. This year with Denise Van Der Goot<\/strong> pitching have shown they can be nearly unbeatable. Van Der Goot is a double digit winner as a pitcher.<\/p>\n

RIO HONDO PREP (Prep #3)<\/strong> at Capistrano Valley Christian (San Joaquin #1) \u2013 The Kares had a shot to win the Prep League but couldn\u2019t get by the top two in the league. Give props to Coach Joe Parker<\/strong> who has playoff experience with the girl\u2019s basketball team and now with this team.<\/p>\n

MAYFIELD (Prep #2)<\/strong> at Riverside Christian (Warrior #1) \u2013 The Cubs limit is wherever Katie Clancy<\/strong> takes them. Clancy can control a game with her pitching and could help Mayfield make a long postseason run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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