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This past weekend saw a thrilling display of high school baseball and softball in the city, with numerous standout performances and nail-biting finishes. Teams like Banning and Bishop Montgomery dominated their matches, while others battled closely for victory. The excitement wasn’t limited to baseball; softball teams also delivered impressive results, with Eagle Rock, Arcadia, and Castaic making headlines. Overall, the event was a testament to the skill and determination of these young athletes, eagerly raising the hopes of their schools and communities.

Exciting Weekend for High School Sports in the City!

Baseball Highlights from the City Section

This past Saturday was a thrilling day for high school baseball in the city, packed with nail-biting games and some standout performances. In a lopsided game, Banning shut out North Hollywood with a stunning score of 12-0, showcasing their dominance on the diamond. Meanwhile, Fairfax hustled past Bravo with a close score of 5-3, securing a well-earned victory.

Over at Kennedy, the team delivered a solid performance against Marshall, ending the game at 6-1. The scoreboard only gets more exciting from here! Maywood CES took down Arleta with a final of 2-0, while Rancho Dominguez claimed a victory over Environmental Charter with a score of 5-1.

In a clash of titans, San Pedro held their ground against Venice with a score of 5-2, while Sylmar defeated Palisades also by 5-2. But the most jaw-dropping match of the day had to be Vaughn against Reseda, where Vaughn lit up the scoreboard with a commanding 17-0 victory!

It was a nail-biter in the game between Verdugo Hills and Bell, ending with an exciting 8-7 finish, and Wilson dominated Roosevelt, finishing at 8-0.

Southern Section Baseball Showdown

The excitement didn’t stop there! Over in the Southern Section, several high schools strived for victory, and many delivered! Anaheim edged out Artesia with a close 5-3 win. Anaheim Canyon played an equally electric game against Brea Olinda, finishing at 9-7, showcasing their fighting spirit.

Then we saw an intense matchup with Arroyo Valley narrowly defeating Rim of the World at 12-10. Aquinas cruised past Ontario Christian, ending at 9-5, while Bishop Montgomery made a statement with a dominating 17-0 victory over Animo Leadership.

Another highlight was the entertaining face-off between Esperanza and South East, with Esperanza walking away with a solid 12-3 win. While scores like these are impressive, the Wiseburn Da Vinci squad stole the show with a staggering 22-0 victory against Environmental Charter.

Softball Action from City and Southern Sections

Shifting gears to softball, the City Section saw some action too! Eagle Rock faced off against Verdugo Hills, winning handily with a score of 3-0. The game between Venice and Eagle Rock saw even more action, with Venice scoring a remarkable 14-3 victory.

In the Southern Section, Arcadia was in top form against Burbank, ending with a score of 6-0. Big Bear snatched a victory over Southlands Christian with a score of 9-5, while Castaic and Bishop Diego battled it out, with Castaic winning 14-4.

Overall, the weekend was an action-packed showcase of local talent across both baseball and softball, keeping fans on the edge of their seats! With teams battling for bragging rights and victories on the line, these young athletes are surely raising the hopes and spirits of their schools and communities. From hefty wins to nail-biters, it was a weekend to remember. Can’t wait to see what these student-athletes whip up next week!

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