2025 Baseball Postseason Preview - Cerritos and Gahr garner seeds as local contenders, with La Mirada preparing for a demanding playoff bracket
CIF Southern Section Baseball Playoffs: A Preview
In the world of high school baseball, the CIF Southern Section playoffs are heating up. Here's a roundup of some key teams and games to watch out for, along with a few insights into the playoff schedule.
Standout Pitchers
Noah Irwin and Jake Ourique of Gahr High have been impressive on the mound, with Irwin boasting three straight shutouts from April 18-30. Riley Jones, a senior lefty pitcher for Valley Christian High, has also been a force to reckon with, boasting a 9-2 record, an ERA of 0.91, 103 strikeouts, 15 walks, and four shutouts.
League Performances
La Salle High finished four games behind Bishop Amat but managed to take one of three games from the Del Rey League champions. Five players have over 20 hits for La Salle, led by Travis Ochoa's 27. Kevin Jeon leads La Mirada with a .419 batting average, 31 hits, 26 runs, and six home runs. Only Jeon and senior third baseman Maverek Russell played in all 27 games for La Mirada.
Banning High has been unstoppable in the Sun Valley League, winning all 12 games by a combined score of 160-16. In Division 1, Los Alamitos High will play against La Mirada High on May 15. Los Alamitos finished in third place in their league, while La Mirada began the season with 14 wins in 16 games.
League Champions and Seeded Positions
La Mirada High is the lone league champion, with Gahr High and Cerritos High grabbing seeded positions. Valley Christian High, despite losing twice to league champions Maranatha High during the season, finished the 2025 season with 15 wins and 10 losses.
Playoff Schedule
As of now, the CIF Southern Section playoff schedules for May 13 and May 15, 2025, are not available. However, the playoffs are expected to begin around early May, with some opening round games reported but no explicit listing of May 13 or May 15 games or results. The Southern Section baseball championships are scheduled to be played later, with some playoff rounds continuing into mid and late May.
Upcoming Games
On May 15, 2025, three baseball teams will play their first round games in the CIF-Southern Section divisional playoffs. These include the matchup between Los Alamitos and La Mirada, with the winner progressing to play either Orange Lutheran High or Rancho Cucamonga High on Tuesday. West Valley High will play against Norwalk High on the same day, while in Division 7, Artesia High will play against Viewpoint High.
In Division 2, La Salle High will play against Gahr High on Friday. Gahr struggled at the beginning of the season but won 10 of their last 15 games. Cerritos High, not the league champions in the 605 League since its inception in 2019, will also be in action, with seven different pitchers having a decision for the team.
For the most accurate and up-to-date CIF Southern Section baseball playoff schedules and results for May 13 and May 15, 2025, it is recommended to check the CIF Southern Section official website or local sports news platforms closer to or just after those dates, as these will have the official game schedules and detailed results.
Community news: The CIF-Southern Section playoff schedule for May 15, 2025, includes a matchup between La Salle High and Gahr High in the Division 2 playoffs.
Events to look forward to: In the world of high school baseball, several notable events are approaching, such as the CIF Southern Section divisional playoffs scheduled for May 13 and May 15, 2025, with standout games like the matchup between Los Alamitos and La Mirada in Division 1 and the contest between Artesia and Viewpoint in Division 7. Local sports enthusiasts should keep an eye on community news for the latest updates and results.
