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Summer Southeast Division Top 20

The “dead period” is upon us prior to a four-week camp before the first games begin on Labor Day weekend. We look at the top 20 teams in the Southeast Division heading into the start of two-a-days. Feel free to post comments or you can reach me at andy@midvalleysports.com.

Matadores Magic Runs Out

(Irvine) – A costly substitution, missed opportunities, and timely hitting by Camarillo upended La Mirada’s magical run by dropping the CIF-SS Division 2 final, 5-1.

South Hills Woes Continue in Irvine

(Irvine) – For the second straight season for South Hills, Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine became a “Field of Nightmares” as they committed six errors enroute to a 10-1 loss to Oaks Christian.

It’s A Spartan Party

(Irvine) – La Canada’s winning streak reached 23 after reaching its goal of being crowned CIF-SS Division 5 champ at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine with a 1-0 win over Beaumont.

CIF-SS Finals Schedule and Preview

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All-Mid Valley Softball Team

Just like with the football All-Mid Valley teams there is only one team. Lots of discussions on who deserves to be named, but in the end it comes down to who stood out the most during the regular and playoff seasons. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lauren O’Leary (La Canada) COACH OF THE YEAR: Roberta Garcia-Uyemura […]

CIF Softball Semifinal Results

Three teams left standing in the area for a shot at a CIF title. Finals schedule and preview will be posted tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned tonight for the All-Mid Valley team announcement.

La Canada Nears Goal

(La Canada) – The Spartans took the one more step toward being crowned CIF-SS Division 5 champs with a 6-2 win over South El Monte to advance to the finals at Deanna Manning Stadium.

In the Circle

All-Mid Valley team will be announced on Thursday afternoon. The players to watch list will follow the same day. With the season almost over, look for the final weekly version of the column to be next Monday. After that it will be a monthly column until after football season.

CIF-SS Softball Semifinals Preview

Games are on Tuesday at 3:15 pm. Would anybody have picked two Mission Valley League teams to make the semifinals with a chance to meet in the CIF-SS Division 5 finals?