Metro Alliance Conference 12 (MAC 12) at a Glance

Damian Cordova and the South El Monte Eagles will battle in the Alliance League. (Photo by Duane Barker).

By Tim Peterson

While some don’t like the realignments and new leagues for 2026 others welcome it. In the MAC 12, which is a collaboration of the old Mission Valley and Almont Leagues, with a Del Rio team thrown in, teams like Mt. View, Rosemead and even Keppel now have hope. If the Vikings or the Aztecs could manage to win just a couple of league games, they could sneak into the playoffs. Each team in the conference will feature four teams which make the league games even more important. While winning a couple games will get you in, keep in mind that losing a couple could knock you out.

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Athletics Notes: Red Sox Series

By Tim Byrnes

When the Athletics started this series, it was the expected outcome for them to lose 3-of-4 to Boston and the team didn’t disappoint. Well, they “DID” disappoint but the surprising outcome was that the A’s were competitive in every game. The way the Athletics are built, they just don’t have the ponies to make it across the prairie. Read more »