SPORTS

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In hockey, when a single player scores three goals in a game, it’s called a “hat trick.” When a student picks up three diplomas in a single graduation season, it’s called amazing. That was the case for Bakersfield teenager, Denise Lopez Castillo. Just two weeks ago, she graduated from Bakersfield College […]

The Bakersfield Christian baseball team will look to capture the program’s first Southern California Regional title when the Eagles host Westlake Village-Westlake in Saturday’s Division III championship game. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

The Bakersfield Condors announced a change in management on Thurs, June 1. Team President Matt Riley is leaving the organization. Riley has been with the team since their inaugural season in 1998.

Good pitching, solid defense and timely hitting. It’s been a recipe for success for the Bakersfield Christian baseball team all year, and Thursday was no different. With a spot in the Southern California Regional Division III championship game on the line, the Eagles checked all the necessary boxes.

BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield College men's basketball program would like to announce the commitment of sophomore Sean Fry to North American University located in Houston, Texas. Fry will continue his collegiate athletic career on the basketball team for the Stallions under the direction of head coach Bryan Doze Jr....

Bakersfield Christian and Boron will continue their postseason runs on the diamond in Thursday's Southern California Regional semifinals. The No. 2 Eagles (26-7), fresh off a 5-1 victory over Long Beach Poly at home on Tuesday, will host No. 3 San Diego-Patrick Henry (21-12) in the Division III baseball semifinal.

The hits just keep coming and there are certainly no complaints from the Bakersfield Christian baseball team. The Eagles launched three solo home runs and three pitchers combined on a three-hitter as No. 2 BCHS cruised to a 5-1 victory over No. 7 Long Beach Poly in the opening game of the Southern California Regional Division III playoffs.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three Kern County baseball programs headed north for a chance to claim a CIF Central Section title. One came home empty-handed, one won handily, and the third did the improbable. Tristan Watson etched his name into Bakersfield sports history with a storybook play. Down 3-1 to Buchanan in the 7th inning, […]

Five area baseball and softball teams will continue their collective seasons on Tuesday, earning berths into the Southern California Regional playoffs. Of the five, only the Bakersfield Christian baseball team will play at home.

Shafter High senior Ariana Vega signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Saint Katherine last week at a signing ceremony at Shafter High School. Vega, who was the South Sequoia League MVP, will continue her playing career with the Lady Firebirds basketball program. Head Coach Shawn Pennel said that...

The Shafter Generals spring sports seasons came to an end this week, with losses in the Central Section playoffs for the Shafter High softball and baseball teams. The baseball team, who came into the Division VI playoffs as the No. 1 seed, lost to the eighth-seeded team from Orange Cove High School, 5-0. Shafter could not get any offense going in the game, with the Orange Cove pitching strong throughout the game. The Pirates scored quickly in the game, putting the Generals playing catch-up for the rest of the game.

VISALIA, Calif. (KGET) — Centennial High School won its first CIF Central Section baseball championship Saturday since 2007 with a dramatic comeback. The Golden Hawks were trailing 3-1 to Fresno’s Buchanan High School in the top of the 7th inning. In a rally with two runners on, Tristan Watson hit a three-run home run to […]

Visibly unhappy with a trio of questionable calls, Bakersfield Christian collectively regrouped and delivered a knockout blow in the bottom of the sixth inning Friday night. Tied a 3-3 with the Central Section Division II baseball championship hanging in the balance, the top-seeded Eagles erupted for five runs and then closed out the game with a double play for an 8-3 victory over No. 3 Lompoc-Cabrillo at Visalia’s Valley Strong Ballpark.

FRESNO STATE, Calif. - Orcutt Academy lost 10-0 to South High School of Bakersfield in the CIF-Central Section Division 6 championship game. South scored double-digit runs in all four of their playoff wins. South pitcher Scarlett Lopez kept the bats quiet. Orcutt Academy finishes the season 11-12 after a nice...

The Kern Community Tennis Association's tradition of honoring a high school senior boy and girl each year for their sportsmanship, leadership, academic performance and service to others continued last week. This year’s boys winner, Abraham Maldonado from Ridgeview, and the finalists were recognized at a dinner at Hodel’s restaurant. Scholarships...

Cabrillo loses 8-3 to Bakersfield Christian in the CIF-CS Division 2 championship game. The post Late runs sinks Cabrillo as they lose to Bakersfield Christian in CIF-CS D2 championship game appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The 4.0 basketball player says she's excited about her chance to develop both her mind and her game at the Division II university in West Virginia. "It's going to be a good adventure."

St. Joseph freshman left fielder Kaycie Gavlak did a lot of good work at the plate last week. As a result, she is the Times area Player of the Week for the week ending May 20, as determined by voters. Gavlak doubled, homered and drove in two runs in the...