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Can Bonita advance or will La Mirada upset the Bearcats? (Photo Anne Cypress)<\/p><\/div>\n

All games begin at 3:15pm. Coverage teams are highlighted.<\/p>\n

Due to protest, both Duarte and Alhambra are listed playing against South El Monte until it becomes final.<\/p>\n

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

Bonita at La Mirada \u2013 <\/strong>Good teams find ways to win and the Bearcats did just that when Ontario scared them in the first round. Courtney Gano<\/strong> and Anissa Sanchez<\/strong> helped Bonita in its opening playoff. Gano and Sanchez both went 3-for-4 in the game.<\/p>\n

The Matadores shocked Tesoro with a win in the first round, thanks enparte to Lisa Perez<\/strong>\u2019s homer and 2-for-4 game. Jenavive Torres<\/strong> received credit for the win for La Mirada.<\/p>\n

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

Highland at St. Lucy\u2019s \u2013 Danielle O\u2019Toole <\/strong>pitched a complete-game shutout for the Regents. St. Lucy\u2019s won a wild one in the wild card and then showed they can win tight close games by defeating Burroughs 1-0. Laura Swan <\/strong>and Brandi Harkness<\/strong> each add some pop for the Regents with three homers.<\/p>\n

The Bulldogs present a tough matchup for St. Lucy\u2019s as they must contend with power-hitters Emily Sanchez<\/strong> and Marissa Sanchez<\/strong> who have combined for 22 of the teams 35 homers. Aryn Feickert<\/strong> is the go-to pitcher for Highland with a total of 19 wins.<\/p>\n

La Serna <\/strong>at St. Joseph \u2013 The Lancers quite possibly face the best pitcher in the Southern Section in Maxine Rodriguez<\/strong>. Not much pop in the Jesters lineup but they do bat well as a team with Allyson Painter <\/strong>leading the team in batting.<\/p>\n

A.J. Carrasco<\/strong> blasted a three-run homer in the win over La Reina in the opening round. Jackie Valdez<\/strong> also led the way with a 4-for-4 game with three runs batted in.\u00a0 Nikki Oviedo<\/strong> earned the win in the first round.<\/p>\n

South Hills<\/strong> at Lakeside \u2013 Brittany Rodriguez<\/strong> went 3-for-4 and batted in two runs while Sydney La Follete <\/strong>helped her cause in the circle with a 4-for-4 hitting performance. The one thing that makes the Huskies dangerous is its ability to score runs from anywhere in the lineup.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Smithson-willet<\/strong> will pose problems for the run happy South Hills offense as she has an ERA of 1.29 for the season. Austen Urness<\/strong> provides the offensive punch for Lakeside with nine homers.<\/p>\n

Oak Park at Bishop Amat <\/strong>\u2013 Natalie Sanchez<\/strong> and Katie Cunningham<\/strong> led the way for the Lancers to advance to the second round with a 3-0 win over Paramount. Sanchez has not given up a run in 21 innings heading into Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Eagles ruined a marquee matchup of Crescenta Valley and Bishop Amat with an opening round win over the Falcons. Morgan Schlobohm<\/strong> is the best hitter for Oak Park with 41 hits this season. Morgan Simmons<\/strong> has 15 wins in 2011.<\/p>\n

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

Ocean View at San Dimas<\/strong> \u2013 Courtney Hine<\/strong> and Julia Lupercio <\/strong>played a huge part in the Saints win on Thursday over Palm Desert. Elizabeth Celaya<\/strong> pitched another good game in the win allowing just one run and striking out three.<\/p>\n

Brittany Hitchcock<\/strong> will be the player San Dimas needs to keep an eye with her 38 hits this season. Toby Salzman<\/strong> leads the Sea Hawks in homers. Ocean View has won six of its last seven games.<\/p>\n

Dos Pueblos at Whittier Christian<\/strong> \u2013 Big game for Mandie Perez<\/strong> with a double and going 2-for-2 and two runs scored in the win over Sunny Hills. The Heralds have won three straight. Bekah Kikuchi<\/strong> pitched a stellar opening round game.<\/p>\n

Hannah Harris<\/strong> will have to pitch a lights out game to stop Whittier Christian. Harris heading into the game has a 1.18 ERA with 191 strike outs on the season.<\/p>\n

Troy at Valley Christian <\/strong>\u2013 The Crusaders upset the proverbial apple cart in beating Apple Valley in the first round. Ashley Oxley<\/strong> and McKenzie Goff<\/strong> lead the team in hitting. Valley Christian needed to win a wild card game just to get into the main bracket.<\/p>\n

The Warriors played spoilers as well in its opening round win over Rancho Alamitos.<\/p>\n

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

La Canada<\/strong> at Hemet \u2013 Lauren O\u2019Leary<\/strong> has been pitching unbelievably all season and continued with her second-straight no-hitter. After nine days off, six different batters got into the hit parade against Ramona Convent with two hits apiece.<\/p>\n

Props to the Bulldogs who traveled all the way to Morro Bay to advance to the second round of the playoffs thanks to Cheyenne Gandara<\/strong>\u2019s pitching performance. Mackenzie Miller<\/strong> and Taylor Vanzee<\/strong> have been hitting well over .400 for the season.<\/p>\n

Keppel <\/strong>at Katella \u2013 Shanee Medina<\/strong> and Cecily Ramirez<\/strong> lead the Aztecs in most offensive categories. Medina will need to have her best stuff to stop Katella.<\/p>\n

As a team the Knights bat .408 with Melissa Zuniga<\/strong> leading the team with a .506 average. Heather Salibury <\/strong>leads the team in pitching wins with 12.<\/p>\n

Alhambra\/Duarte<\/strong> at South El Monte<\/strong> (depending on protest ruling) \u2013 Denise Gonzalez<\/strong> is the reason the Moors are in a position to move into the quarterfinals. Gonzalez\u2019s clutch hit in the wild card allowed Alhambra to advance where they upset Duarte.<\/p>\n

If Duarte is allowed to advance via the \u201cillegal batting practice\u201d protest, they will have to rebound from the loss on the field to Alhambra. Kaysie Gatlin<\/strong> will need to pitch her best game against a hot hitting Eagles team.<\/p>\n

Wild win for South El Monte ladies as they scored five runs in the top of the eighth inning for the upset of West Valley. Julissa Castellanos<\/strong> led the Eagles with a 3-for-5 game with two RBI\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Savanna at Azusa <\/strong>\u2013 Veronica Ramirez<\/strong> is the real deal and helped the Aztecs advance to the second round of the playoffs. Offensively look for Alyssa Gonzalez<\/strong> and Olivia Rosales<\/strong> try and get Azusa on track early against Savanna.<\/p>\n

The Rebels defeated Montebello in the first round. Casey Snooks<\/strong> and Kanoa Smith<\/strong> each had three hits against the Oilers in its win. Ariel Hernandez <\/strong>has a 1.28 ERA and 13 wins.<\/p>\n

San Marino at Arroyo <\/strong>\u2013 Best pitching matchup of the second round for the Mid with Michelle Floyd<\/strong> facing Jaclyn Wagner<\/strong>. This game could end up 1-0, with either team advancing.<\/p>\n

Alexis Watanabe<\/strong> is the catalyst for the Titans and will need to get on base to cause havoc against the Lady Knights.<\/p>\n

Paige Medina<\/strong> could be the difference for Arroyo as she has been leading the team with five homers.<\/p>\n

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

Flintridge Prep<\/strong> at Rim of the World \u2013 The Rebels must head up to the mountains for a second round match against Rim of the World. Ashley Kim<\/strong> leads Flintridge Prep in batting.<\/p>\n

Paraclete at Rio Hondo Prep<\/strong> \u2013 Hayley Murphy<\/strong> and Kalli Bray<\/strong> help lead the Kares in hitting while Charley Parker<\/strong> in the circle is pitching well. Rio Hondo continues to impress on the field by scoring 14 runs over Capistrano Valley Christian.<\/p>\n

Carpinteria at Mayfield<\/strong> \u2013 The Cubs needed to hold off a furious comeback by Riverside Christian to advance. Four batters accounted for two hits apiece in the win and Katie Clancy<\/strong> struck out eight for the win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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