Before Mater Dei ended a long weekend of softball section finals that almost all had mythical state divisional title implications with its win over Orange Lutheran, winners were led by Mission Viejo (D2) and Grand Terrace (D3) on Friday. Others gaining championships were North Torrance (D4), Lompoc (D5), Paraclete (D6) and Rolling Hills Prep (D7).
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State Division Softball Rankings
As the various playoffs get going across the state – or are about to end in the CIF Northern Section and for small schools in the Sac-Joaquin – here’s a look at those teams that have the best chances to finish high in the Cal-Hi Sports five-division state rankings. Teams slotted in No. 1 positions […]
SoCal: Every section champ predicted
Since every CIF section football champion in the state is going to get to play in a regional bowl game, we’re beginning our coverage of this year’s bowl games by choosing a winner of each section title in the state. Go inside for our predicted champions for the San Diego Section, Southern Section (all 13 […]
Softball Coach of Year: Margaret Neill
One day after we were able to honor one of the winningest baseball coaches in state history, we can do it again with Lancaster Paraclete’s Margaret Neill as the State Softball Coach of the Year. Her team this year had to step up in competition and still won the CIF Southern Section Division V title. […]
NEW Divisional Softball Ranks
With Division II the primary focus for No. 1 overall, teams on top heading into the final week of the season are Amador Valley (D1), Mission Viejo (D2), Grand Terrace (D3), Paraclete (D4) and Riverdale (D5). If you can’t see this post, please consider signing up for our Gold Club. For details, CLICK HERE....
State Softball Record Updates
Due to media requests, here’s an updated look at softball state record categories for career hits, season home runs, career home runs, career RBI and career pitching wins. It’s a who’s who of all-time California softball standouts, including 2015 record breakers Tannon Snow, Alyssa Palomino, Taylor McQuillin, Zoe Casas, Rachel Garcia, Caitlyn Emberson and more....
State Stat Stars of the Week
Taylor Roberts and Kailla Searcy of Lancaster Paraclete combine to throw three straight no-hitters, including two perfect games to lead softball’s best. For baseball, Chase Wheatcroft of Saugus joins interesting list of those who’ve thrown no-hitters on his school.
Pairings Breakdown: Southern Section
St. John Bosco in good shape for Pac-Five title run and will be joined in the field by Trinity League at-large teams Santa Margarita and Servite. There were few surprises in Sunday’s pairings, which were made easier in the Northern Division after Paso Robles was upset by Atascadero. Paraclete in the Mid-Valley Division also gained […]
Week 3: SoCal CIF Bowl Rankings
This is the expanded version from the list updates that were posted on Monday and is presented for Gold Club members. We have a Team of the Week for each division, a look ahead to big games on the horizon and more breakdowns that have helped us win multiple awards from the California Prep Sportswriters...
