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Softball Recap: Chowchilla falls short of Bakersfield Christian in the playoffs
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Chowchilla can now relate to. They lost 11-1 to the Bakersfield Christian Eagles on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Chowchilla has scored all season. Briana Guardado was cooking despite her...
Softball Recap: California City wins going away against East Bakersfield
California City had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the East Bakersfield Blades with a sharp 12-2 victory on Wednesday. California City might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
Frontier, Centennial set for epic fourth meeting on softball field
In three meetings this season, the Frontier and Centennial softball games were decided by five runs total. The Titans won 2 of 3, including a 3-1 victory eight days ago that decided the South Yosemite River League championship in a winner-take-all contest.
Softball Game Preview: Reedley Hits the Road
The Reedley Pirates will head out on the road to challenge the Bakersfield Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Reedley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They walked away with a...
Baseball Game Preview: Stockdale Hits the Road
Stockdale and Liberty are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2022, but likely not for long. The Stockdale Mustangs will head out on the road to face off against the Liberty Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Stockdale comes in on four and Liberty on 14.
Liberty rallies in 7th to beat Tulare Western
Despite Liberty earning the No. 2 seed for the CIF Central Section Division I baseball playoffs, Patriots coach Tony Mills knew his team wasn’t given an easy first-round matchup against No. 15 Tulare Western. Armed with UCLA signee Justin Cuellar, the Mustangs were nearly unbeatable when he pitched this...
Shafter holds off Wasco to reach D-V baseball semifinals
SHAFTER — In a rivalry that runs as deep as any around, it was fitting that Thursday’s Shafter-Wasco baseball game went down to the wire. With a spot in the Central Section Division V semifinals hanging in the balance, Matteo Martinez got the final two outs with the tying run at the plate, and the host Generals held off the Tigers for a 3-1 victory.
Baseball Recap: Golden West takes down Highland in a playoff battle
With a playoff game on the line, Golden West rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They skirted past the Highland Scots 3-1. The victory was some much needed relief for Golden West as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak. For Highland's part, Jacob Berumen was a force...
Baseball Recap: Mira Monte comes up short despite Emmanuel Gonzalez's strong performance
Mira Monte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Foothill Trojans by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mira Monte of the 17-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Baseball Recap: California City wins going away against Mira Monte
With a playoff game on the line, California City rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Mira Monte Lions. California City might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by seven runs or more this season.
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