News Summary

The SoCal High School Baseball and Softball playoffs have kicked off, showcasing thrilling matchups and surprising upsets. In baseball, underdogs like #7 Patrick Henry and #8 Rancho Bernardo delivered stunning victories. On the softball side, #5 Poway and #3 Irvine University emerged as key competitors. As teams gear up for the semifinals, fans are eager to see who will advance to the championship round. This week promises intense action and unforgettable games across all divisions.

Exciting Playoff Action in SoCal High School Baseball and Softball!

It’s that thrilling time of year again, folks! The SoCal High School Baseball and Softball playoffs are underway, and the first round results are in, leaving us buzzing for the upcoming semifinal matchups. Let’s break down what went down on the diamond, as schools square off for a shot at the championship!

Baseball Results

In the Division I showdown, the underdog #7 Patrick Henry came out swinging, pulling off a stunning upset against the powerhouse #2 Santa Margarita with a final score of 2-0. Watch out for Patrick Henry as they continue this fiery run!

Moving on to Division II, things got heated as #8 Rancho Bernardo took down the top seed, #1 Fountain Valley, with a decisive 4-2 victory. Not to be outdone, #7 San Dimas also pulled off a great play, taking down #2 Santa Maria St. Joseph by 6-3. What an incredible start to the playoffs!

In Division IV, the action was intense as #3 Estancia squeaked past #6 Mary Star of the Sea with a tight 2-1 score. Meanwhile, in Division V, #4 Nuview Bridge unleashed a fantastic offensive performance, defeating #5 Port of Los Angeles with an astounding 14-3 score!

Softball Results

Switching gears to softball, where in Division I, #5 Poway triumphed over #4 Ayala with a score of 4-1. It was clear that Poway came to play and they’ll be looking to maintain that momentum moving forward!

In Division IV, #3 Irvine University overcame #6 Marquez in a competitive matchup that ended with a score of 5-3. Both teams showed grit, but Irvine took the win!

What’s Next? The Semifinals!

Get ready, because the semifinals are set for this Thursday at 4 p.m. In Baseball Division I, we’ll see #5 Villa Park taking on #1 St. John Bosco, while #7 Patrick Henry goes head-to-head with #3 Crespi at Hartunian Park.

In Division II, #8 Rancho Bernardo will battle #4 Eastlake on Friday, and #7 San Dimas will face #6 Point LomaDivision III, #5 Universal City meets #1 Dos Pueblos, while #3 Venice challenges #2 Mt. Carmel.

Heading over to Division IV, #5 Rancho Mirage will go against #1 Wilmington Banning and #3 Estancia will take on #2 Ridgeview on Friday. Finally, in Division V, #4 Nuview Bridge is set to clash with #1 Corcoran, while #7 High Tech SD faces #3 Pioneer.

Softball Semifinals

The softball semifinals are also packed with excitement. In Division I, look for #5 Poway against #1 El Modena, along with #3 Bonita Vista meeting #2 Chula Vista Mater Dei. Over in Division II, #4 Monache will challenge #1 El Cajon Christian, while #6 Eastlake takes on #2 Westlake on Friday.

Meanwhile, in Division III, #4 Olympian is up against #1 Point Loma, and #3 St. Bonaventure faces #2 Legacy this Thursday at 3 p.m. Further down the list, in Division IV, #4 Rio Hondo Prep will square off against #1 Pioneer Valley, and #3 Irvine University will go up against #2 Woodlake.

Finally, rounding out the excitement in Division V, we have #1 Rancho Mirage playing #4 Culver City, while #6 Hueneme faces #2 Orcutt Academy.

Mark Your Calendars!

This week is packed with high-stakes action, and we can’t wait to see how everything unfolds! Good luck to all the teams competing, as they gear up for what promises to be an unforgettable set of matchups!

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