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High School Softball Top 25
Final week of Spring Break begins this week, all leagues have begun their schedule. The homestretch is near with teams looking to solidify its position for a playoff spot. Bonita (14-2) – Come out of the break with top spot battle in league with West Covina. La Canada (8-3) – Lauren O’Leary quietly K’s opposing […]
Spartans Take Two From Crusaders
(Sun Valley, Ca) – La Canada swept Village Christian in a double-header to come out of the Spring Break with the same momentum in which they entered the break. Lauren O’Leary continued her incredible run for the Spartans shutting out the Crusaders for 12-straight innings in gaining two wins during her stellar performance. O’Leary’s shut-out […]
In The Circle
Wish Spring Break could hit all teams at the same time. The next two weeks will see an abbreviated schedule with more than half of the schools heading into the Spring Break. The remainder will have already taken the vacation this week or the following week.
High School Softball Top 25
The next two weeks will see the Spring Break hit teams at the wrong time and some will be happy to see it get here. 1. Bonita (14-2) – Match-up against Los Altos ended with Bearcats benefitting from early mistakes. 2. La Canada (6-3) – Have not allowed a run in league play but now […]
Matador Til the End (Bobby Villanueva 1972-2011)
No matter the situation it’s always difficult discussing someone’s life after they pass away. What makes this column much more difficult is the fact that Bobby Villanueva wasn’t just another person who passed away, he was also my brother.
Lancers Continue Struggles
(West Covina) – In the midst of losing six of seven games, La Salle came in looking for a break to start a different streak. Instead, the Lancers dropped their second straight Del Rey League contest to St. Paul 5-2.
La Canada Powers Its Way to Rio Hondo Win
(La Canada) – After a week and half hiatus due to inclement weather, La Canada flexed its muscle to halt Monrovia’s four-game winning streak 5-0.
In the Circle: March 28
Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. Rain has made a mess of the schedule. Some teams did play during when the rain didn’t persist during last week.
High School Softball Top 25
Not many changes with the abbreviated schedule due to the inclement weather. This week many make-up games either because of scheduling conflicts or rain. Bonita (11-2) – Bearcats get a rare week off due to rain. South Hills (8-3) – Promising start to Sierra League.
In the Circle – March 21
I’ve said it numerous times during the last couple of weeks of softball that this might the best crop of players in the area in recent memory. This week Bonita defeated Charter Oak in the finals of the Charger Classic. What makes this game so remarkable is the fact that both teams can hit the […]
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