Baseball and softball league championships on the line as the regular season approaches its conclusion in local sports news
The Whittier area high school sports scene is heating up as we approach the end of April, with several teams making strides in their respective leagues.
Baseball
Gahr High School's baseball team is currently riding high with an 11-11-2 overall record and a 4-1 league mark, placing them at the top of the league standings. They will host Mayfair High on Tuesday and visit La Mirada High on Thursday. Meanwhile, La Mirada High School's baseball team, currently 20-4 and 5-0 in the league, will face Firebaugh on Tuesday.
Norwalk High School's baseball team is close behind, with an 11-11-1 record overall and a 9-2 league record, placing them in second place, a game behind Warren. They will host Firebaugh on Tuesday.
Artesia High is holding their own with a 14-7-1 overall record and a 3-4-1 league record. They will visit John Glenn High on Tuesday with third place on the line.
Boys Tennis
In boys tennis, Valley Christian High School has a strong 11-4-1 record, a game behind Whittier Christian High. Norwalk High School has swept all 10 Mid-Cities League matches. La Mirada High School tied for second place in boys tennis.
The divisional brackets for boys tennis will be released on May 3. Five area teams are vying for a division championship.
Boys Volleyball
Whitney finished on top of the 605 League with a 12-0 mark. Cerritos High School shared the title in boys tennis with Oxford Academy. Gahr came in second place in the Gateway League with an 8-2 record. La Mirada was in third place in the Mid-Cities League at 4-3. Cerritos and V.C. finished in third and fourth places in boys volleyball with league marks of 8-4 and 6-6, respectively.
Softball
In softball, Cerritos High has not played since Apr. 17 and will host Whitney on Apr. 27. Glenn High needs to win its last four games and get help to make the playoffs. They will face Oxford Academy on Apr. 25, Pioneer on Apr. 27, Artesia on May 2, and Whitney on May 6.
Notable Achievements
Senior infielder Maverek Russell of La Mirada High tied the school record for career hits (117) in a game against West Ranch on Apr. 20. La Mirada High School's baseball team lost to Orange Lutheran High 13-3 in the championship game of the La Mirada Classic.
Standings
As of April 24, 2025, no authoritative or current standings for the 605 League baseball teams can be confirmed from the search results. For precise and up-to-date standings on that date, checking local high school sports websites, the 605 League official page, or direct MaxPreps archived data would be necessary.
Upcoming Games
Baseball: Cerritos High (14-11, 7-1) will face Oxford Academy in a crucial league game on Apr. 27, with the winner potentially clinching the league title. Artesia High has not played since Apr. 15 and will host Oxford Academy on Apr. 27.
Softball: Olympic League-leading Cerritos High has not played since Apr. 17 and will host Whitney on Apr. 27. Glenn High will face Oxford Academy on Apr. 25, Pioneer on Apr. 27, Artesia on May 2, and Whitney on May 6.
Mid-Cities League Baseball: Norwalk High (11-8, 7-4) will host Firebaugh High on Apr. 27 and will have a chance to clinch no worse than third place.
Olympic League Softball: Artesia High has not played since Apr. 15 and will host Oxford Academy on Apr. 27.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Whittier area high school sports scene!
Community news: The Whittier area baseball scene is heating up, with several teams making strides in their respective leagues. Gahr High School's baseball team is currently at the top of the league standings, while La Mirada High School's baseball team is close behind.
Local sports enthusiasts are also looking forward to the upcoming events in boys tennis, boys volleyball, and softball. Cerritos High's baseball team will face Oxford Academy in a crucial league game, potentially clinching the league title, and Glenn High needs to win their last four games to make the playoffs in softball.
