L.A. Times - High School Sports

The Times' softball coach of the year: Katie Stith of JSerra

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:31:41 GMT

The daughter of a legendary Orange County club team coach guided the Lions to the program's first Division 1 softball championship.

The Times' baseball player of the year: James Tronstein of Harvard-Westlake

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

James Tronstein had .531 batting average with 52 hits and 10 home runs for the Southern Section Division 1 semifinalist Wolverines.

The Times' softball player of the year: Liliana Escobar of JSerra

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:50:00 GMT

The senior pitcher, who has signed with Florida, had a record of 18-5 with 264 strikeouts and 47 walks in 153 innings this season for Division 1 champions.

The Times' baseball coaches of the year: Matt Mowry and Gus Rico of Birmingham

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:40:00 GMT

The co-head coaches Matt Mowry and Gus Rico guided Birmingham to the West Valley League title and City Open Division championship.

The Times' 2026 All-Star baseball team

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:20:00 GMT

Pitchers Julian Garcia and Jordan Ayala are among the players chosen for the Los Angeles Times' 2026 All-Star baseball team.

The Times' 2026 All-Star softball team

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Pitchers Liliana Escobar, Peyton May and Lily Hauser lead the Los Angeles Times' All-Star softball team for 2026.

The Times' final top 25 high school baseball rankings for 2026

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:05:00 GMT

St. John Bosco finishes No. 1 in the Southland after winning the Southern Section Division 1 championship.

Final top 20 high school softball rankings for 2026

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

JSerra High finishes as the No. 1 high school softball team in the Southland for 2026, produced in association with CalHiSports.com.

Jared Grindlinger caps off Huntington Beach High career with a title

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 01:29:31 GMT

The junior left-handed outfielder and pitcher leads the Oilers to the Southern California Regional Division I championship on Saturday.

Prep talk: 69 football teams in LAUSD receive equipment donation from the Rams

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Christmas came early for football teams in LAUSD when 69 schools received a pallet of equipment from the Rams to help with the 2026 season

Prep talk: Junior pitcher Jack Kaplan and his Brentwood teammates had quite a season

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Brentwood won its first Southern Section baseball title with the junior pitcher helping lead the way.

High school baseball and softball: Regional scores and schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 03:47:22 GMT

Southern California high school baseball and softball regional playoff scores and schedule.

Regional playoff roundup: Huntington Beach advances to Division I baseball final

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 02:11:30 GMT

Dane Cunningham hits a two-run home run to lead Huntington Beach to an 11-3 win over Corona in the Division I baseball playoffs.

Prep talk: Reseda's Romeo Juarez finishes fourth at CIF state golf championships

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Romeo Juarez has the highest finish ever for a City Section golfer at the state championships.

The Ball brothers' head coach at Chino Hills, Steve Baik, is the new coach at Calabasas

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:22:44 GMT

Steve Baik, who guided the Ball brothers to unbeaten season in 2016, is the new basketball coach at Calabasas.

Prep talk: Jayden Rendon to leave Carson High as hometown hero

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:27:28 GMT

Standout hurdler Jayden Rendon refused to leave the City Section school because of a trust that he could be great on his own without transferring.

Ford Green of Westlake High is the quarterback to watch this summer

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-2 sophomore moved here from South Carolina a year ago with little quarterback experience yet already has a scholarship offer from Ohio State.

High school baseball: Tuesday's SoCal Regional baseball scores, updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:01:38 GMT

CIF SoCal Regional baseball scores and updated schedule.

Regional baseball playoffs: Huntington Beach turns to Jared Grindlinger to advance

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 02:22:39 GMT

Division 1 champion St. John Bosco is eliminated after 4-2 loss to Cathedral Catholic.

High school softball: Tuesday's SoCal Regional playoff scores, updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 02:15:13 GMT

High school softball playoff scores for Tuesday and upcoming schedule.

Prep talk: Former Simi Valley coach to be inducted into Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Basketball coach Bob Hawking guided Simi Valley to its only CIF championship in 1988. He will be inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.

Prep talk: Clausen brothers creating a flag football league

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With six boys and girls, Clausen brothers' kids will be participating in flag football.

Shielded by love, transgender athlete AB Hernandez defeated vitriol stoked by Trump

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez didn't set out to be a transgender athlete pioneer, but she couldn't let national protests force her to quit.

High school baseball: CIF SoCal regional brackets

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:47:32 GMT

CIF Southern California high school baseball regional brackets.

High school softball: CIF SoCal regional brackets

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:42:47 GMT

CIF Southern California softball regionals schedule.

Prep softball roundup: Venice wins City Section Division I championship

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:42:24 GMT

The Gondoliers defeated Eagle Rock 7-2 in City Section Division I softball final on Saturday.

Prep talk: Julian Garcia's pitching performance ranks among the best in championship games

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

St. John Bosco pitcher Julian Garcia struck out 14, walked none and gave up one hit in 2-0 win over Norco.

High school boys' volleyball: State championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 06:58:32 GMT

CIF state high school boys' volleyball championship results from Saturday.

Jaslene Massey's historic performance leads record-breaking day at CIF state championships

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 31 May 2026 06:23:37 GMT

Aliso Niguel's Jaslene Massey breaks the U.S. high school record in girls' discus and defends her shot put title at CIF State track and field championships.

Ganesha not only shows up for Division 2 title game, but beats Loyola

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:32:59 GMT

The Giants had plans to send backups to the championship game because most starters had a club commitment, but they change plans and take the title.

Transgender Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez wins state track medals amid muted protest

Marisa Ingemi — Sun, 31 May 2026 01:42:26 GMT

Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez placed third in the long jump alongside a cisgender girl also awarded a bronze medal at the CIF state championship meet.

Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris believes his best is yet to come

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:40:41 GMT

The junior sensation will try to win the sprint double at the CIF state track and field championships on Saturday while anchoring the 4x100 relay.

Alyssa and Gisele Thompson joined NWSL in high school. Their younger sister might be better

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 30 May 2026 15:53:51 GMT

Zoe Thompson, a 14-year-old still in middle school, could one day become part of an unprecedented trio: three siblings on the U.S. women's national soccer team.

Prep talk: Loyola freshman pitcher Sheriff Hall can be a slayer in Division 2 final

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The left-hander is scheduled to play Ganesha in the Southern Section Division 2 final

High school baseball: Southern Section championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:08:34 GMT

CIF Southern Section results from championship games on Friday and Saturday.

High school softball: City and Southern Section championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:01:31 GMT

CIF City and Southern Section softball results from championship games on Friday and Saturday.

Southern California sprinters scorch CIF state prelims, setting up record-chasing finals

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 30 May 2026 06:10:51 GMT

Cool conditions produce a flurry of fast prelim times at the CIF state track and field championships, with Rosary's record-setting 4x100 relay cruising.

St. John Bosco wins second consecutive Division 1 baseball title behind pitcher Julian Garcia

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT

Julian Garcia throws one-hitter with 14 strikeouts in win over Norco in Southern Section Division 1 final at Cal State Fullerton on Friday night.

Liliana Escobar leads JSerra to its first Division 1 softball title

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 04:51:40 GMT

She had a 12-strikeout performance on Friday night to lead the Lions to their first Southern Section Division 1 softball championship over La Mirada.

Sondheimer: Ganesha baseball team is playing with fire and might get burned

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:55:04 GMT

The Giants are scheduled to play in the Southern Section Division 2 final on Saturday but several starters might be missing because of summer camp.

Prep talk: Last of four softball-playing Justman sisters wants to go out a City champion

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Zoe Justman will try to help Granada Hills High win the City Section Open Division softball title on Friday against Carson.

High school softball: Playoff scores and schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 29 May 2026 05:48:51 GMT

CIF Southern Section and City Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.

Plenty of intrigue heading into state track and field championships

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:32:52 GMT

National and state records could fall this weekend in Clovis when Long Beach Wilson and Servite athletes take to the track.

Tom Meusborn announces retirement as baseball coach at Sierra Canyon

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:57:03 GMT

After close to 35 years at Sierra Canyon and Chatsworth, future Hall of Famer Tom Meusborn retires as a baseball coach.

Prep talk: Previewing top Southern Section baseball finals

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Southern Section baseball championship games are set for Friday and Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

High school softball: Wednesday's City Section playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 28 May 2026 04:36:07 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

Granada Hills, Carson advance to a fourth straight final meeting to decide City Section softball title

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:43:56 GMT

Granada Hills defeats San Pedro 12-9 in Open Division semifinals; Carson eliminates Birmingham 12-2

High school baseball: Southern Section championship schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:14 GMT

CIF Southern Section baseball championship games are set for Friday and Saturday across the Southland.

Prep talk: Will next season's state championships in baseball, softball produce fewer opt outs?

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Several Southern Section and City Section teams will not be participating in state playoffs this season.

Jonah Jeovany Vasquez of Cathedral is going for Disney-like ending at state track championships

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

In his first season of track, Jonah Jeovany Vasquez of Cathedral High has qualified to run in the 1,600 at state finals.

High school baseball: Southern Section playoff results

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:09:40 GMT

CIF Southern Section baseball quarterfinal playoff results from Tuesday.

Prep baseball roundup: St. John Bosco, Norco win to advance to Division 1 championship game

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:42:29 GMT

Moises Razo leads St. John Bosco to 3-1 semifinal win over Harvard-Westlake.

Prep talk: JSerra to play La Mirada for Southern Section Division 1 softball title on Friday

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

JSerra and La Mirada will play on Friday night for Southern Section Division 1 softball championship.

High school boys volleyball state championship schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 26 May 2026 01:48:19 GMT

California high school boys volleyball state championship schedule of matches on Saturday at Fresno City College.

High school softball: Southern Section finals schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:25:59 GMT

CIF Southern Section softball playoff schedule, with games set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Prep talk: Mattias Di Maggio of Dos Pueblos enjoys one of the best freshman years ever

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dos Pueblos outfielder Mattias Di Maggio finished his freshman season with one strikeout in 84 at-bats and set a school record with 11 home runs.

Prep talk: State championships in track, volleyball set for this weekend

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 24 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Clovis and Fresno will host the CIF state championships in track and field and boys' volleyball on Friday and Saturday.

Southern Section Masters Meet: Clara Adams helps Long Beach Wilson break records

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:52:57 GMT

Southern Section athletes shined during the Masters Meet on Saturday, setting the stage for the upcoming state championship track and field meet.

High school boys volleyball: SoCal regional playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:49:19 GMT

High school boys volleyball SoCal regional playoff scores following matches on Saturday.

High school softball: Southern Section Saturday playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:24:54 GMT

CIF Southern Section softball playoff scores from Saturday.

Prep softball: JSerra, La Mirada advance to Division 1 championship game

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:47:37 GMT

JSerra defeated Norco 2-0 and La Mirada knocked off La Habra 5-1 during Division 1 semifinal games on Saturday.

High school baseball: City Section championship game scores

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:07:11 GMT

CIF City Section championship baseball game scores from Saturday, May 23.

Birmingham's Masen Ruiz hits three-run triple to produce championship moment at Dodger Stadium

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:45:39 GMT

The Patriots defeat El Camino Real 4-2 for their ninth City Section Open Division baseball championship

Verdugo Hills claims City Section Division I baseball title

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:06:49 GMT

Verdugo Hills, the fourth-place finisher in the Valley Mission League, completed a remarkable turnaround on Saturday, winning its fourth consecutive playoff game.

Prep talk: Teenage barber is helping baseball players look good during playoffs

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 23 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Noah Nolasco of Birmingham High has become a go-to barber for baseball players around the area.

City Section baseball finals: Friday scores, Saturday schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:48:35 GMT

CIF City Section baseball final results from Friday, May 22, and Saturday's schedule.

High school softball: City Section playoff scores and updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:14:12 GMT

CIF City Section softball quarterfinal playoff results from Friday and semifinals schedule on Wednesday.

High school baseball: Southern Section playoff results and updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:42:01 GMT

CIF Southern Section baseball quarterfinal playoff results from Friday, May 22, and the semifinal schedule.

Prep baseball: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Harvard-Westlake, Norco advance in Division 1

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:20:48 GMT

Air Force-bound Malakye Matsumoto came through for Notre Dame in 7-2 win over Corona Friday, advancing in the high school Division 1 baseball playoffs.

From broken windows to delayed dreams, JJ Saffie is ready for Dodger Stadium moment

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

El Camino Real High will take on Birmingham for the City Section Open Division baseball title on Saturday at Dodger Stadium

Prep talk: Fremont, once best in City Section baseball, plays for Division III title

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A freshman from Venezuela, Roiber Colmenares, leads Fremont into City Section Division III championship game.

High school softball: Saturday's Southern Section semifinals playoff schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:14:06 GMT

Saturday's Southern Section girls' softball semifinals playoff schedule

High school softball: Thursday's City Section playoff scores, upcoming schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:24:13 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Thursday.

High school boys volleyball: SoCal Regional playoffs results

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:16:08 GMT

The SoCal Regional playoffs results Thursday for high school boys volleyball.

Shotputter Lawrence Kensinger breaks 53-year-old record at City championships

Steve Galluzzo — Fri, 22 May 2026 02:26:29 GMT

The senior from Venice High throws the shotput 65 feet and 11 inches on Thursday afternoon at Birmingham High.

High school baseball: City Section playoff scores and updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:46:47 GMT

CIF City Section baseball semifinal playoff results from Wednesday and championship game schedule for Friday and Saturday.

Prep talk: Carson High's Tatum brothers are rising cricket players

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Johnny and Johnathon Tatum will leave on trip to England this summer for international cricket tournament.

Sophomore Carlos Acuna grinds out complete game to send Birmingham to Dodger Stadium

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:59:43 GMT

Carlos Acuna (11-0) struck out seven and pitched Birmingham past Carson 4-1 in City Section Open Division semifinal

High school softball: Wednesday's Southern Section playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:23:56 GMT

Southern Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

High school softball: Wednesday's City Section playoff scores, upcoming schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:15:31 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

Romeo Juarez of Reseda High wins City Section individual golf title

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 21 May 2026 02:51:28 GMT

Switching courses doesn't bother Reseda High's Romeo Juarez on his way to the City Section golf title.

Prep softball roundup: Liliana Escobar pitches JSerra to 1-0 win over Garden Grove Pacifica

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:11:05 GMT

The senior right-hander strikes out 10 to send the Lions to the Southern Section Division 1 softball semifinals against Norco.

El Camino Real rallies for win over Granada Hills to earn trip to Dodger Stadium

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:03:26 GMT

RJ De La Rosa delivers two-run single in the bottom of the sixth to wipe out game-long deficit

High school baseball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff results and upcoming schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:55:00 GMT

Tuesday's scores for Southern Section high school baseball playoff games, plus upcoming schedules.

High school boys volleyball: Tuesday's SoCal Regional playoff results

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:43:33 GMT

Scores from Tuesday's SoCal Regional playoffs matches for high school boys volleyball with updated schedule.

Prep talk: Culver City volleyball finds a way to succeed without home court

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Culver City won the Southern Section Division 6 boys' volleyball championship while playing all but two of its games on the road this season.

High school softball: Southern Section Tuesday playoff scores and upcoming schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:48:42 GMT

Southern Section high school softball Tuesday playoff scores and upcoming schedule.

High school softball: Southern Section Monday playoff schedule for Wednesday

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:26:33 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Monday.

Prep baseball roundup: Bishop Alemany uses home-field advantage to beat Westlake

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 20 May 2026 02:48:39 GMT

Warriors defeat Westlake 9-6 in Division 2 playoff game on a windy day in Mission Hills

Prep talk: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Ainsley Jenkins knows who to call for writing help

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Freshman Ainsley Jenkins is the daughter of former Sports Illustrated writer and Clippers executive Lee Jenkins.

High school softball: City Section Monday playoff scores, updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:36:45 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Monday.

Prep talk: Tyler Starling of Agoura shows you can try baseball, track at same time

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Senior standout headed to UC San Diego hit a home run on Friday, then finished fifth in Division 3 long jump on Saturday.

High school boys volleyball: SoCal Regional playoffs schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:22:20 GMT

The SoCal Regional playoffs schedule for high school boys volleyball.

Loyola wins Southern Section Division 1 lacrosse championship

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:07 GMT

The Loyola Cubs completed a dominant season by beating Santa Margarita 14-6 in the lacrosse final.

A son makes his ailing mother proud on and off the field

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Riverside Notre Dame senior Kaden Tennyson has excelled in sports and the classroom while helping his mother twice battle cancer.

Prep talk: Harvard-Westlake rises to the top in Southern Section Division 1 tennis

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Wolverines win the Southern Section tennis title, knocking off Orange County power Irvine University.

High school boys volleyball: City Section Saturday finals

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:17:33 GMT

The CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Saturday.

High school softball: Southern Section Saturday playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:15:34 GMT

Southern Section high school softball Saturday second round playoff scores for Divisions 1-8.

Southern Section track championships: Braelyn Combe three-peats, other records fall

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 17 May 2026 04:43:23 GMT

The Southern Section track and field championships featured a slew of record-setting performances on Saturday at Moorpark High.

High school baseball: Saturday City Section playoff results and upcoming schedule

Los Angeles Times Staff — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:56:22 GMT

City Section high school baseball Saturday playoff results and upcoming schedules.