Championship Game Mishap: La Mirada's Defense Crumbles Against Elite Baseball Team in 2025 Boras Classic
La Mirada High and Corona High Face Off in Boras Baseball Classic Championship Rematch
In a highly anticipated matchup, La Mirada High and Corona High met once again in the championship game of the 13th Annual Boras Baseball Classic. The encounter was a rematch of a previous encounter, with both teams aiming to prove their dominance.
La Mirada High, ranked third in the state and 18th nationally by MaxPreps.com, entered the game with a strong record of 21-7 overall and 10-2 in league play as of late July 2025. However, the exact record following the Boras Baseball Classic is not explicitly stated in the search results.
Corona High, the top-ranked team in the nation, was a formidable opponent. The Matadores faced some challenges in the game, with pitcher Noah Dabela, a transfer from Orange Lutheran High, making his debut. Dabela walked four batters, threw three wild pitches, and hit a batter, contributing to the intensity of the game.
Despite these setbacks, La Mirada High managed to score their first run in the sixth inning. Senior left fielder Froy Serna walked, and with two outs, he scored when Danny De La Torre was safe on an error.
In a separate game, Luke Armijo pitched five innings against Huntington Beach High, allowing four hits and striking out four. Junior Kaden Corns, who pitched a complete game in the semifinal against Mater Dei High, also had a notable performance. He scattered six hits, struck out nine, and walked one in the game.
The rematch between La Mirada High and Corona High was a close one, with Corona High scoring three runs in the top of the first inning, highlighted by Billy Carlson's two-out, three-run home run. The Matadores, however, did not give up and fought hard throughout the game.
If both teams meet again, there is a possibility of a fourth meeting this season, should they face each other in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. The Matadores will travel to Warren on Thursday to end the season-series with the Bears.
Following the Boras Classic, the Matadores will travel to Cary, North Carolina to participate in the National High School Invitational, put on by USA Baseball, where they will face Venice High on Apr. 9. After their return, they will face Gahr High for three games (Apr. 15, 16, 18) and West Ranch High on Apr. 19.
In their previous game, La Mirada High defeated Huntington Beach High 4-1. Jeon went two for two, scored twice, and drove in three runs in the game. The Matadores also gave co-host Mater Dei High its first loss in a 10-2 decision in a previous game.
La Mirada and Corona have now split four games since 2023. The Matadores will host Downey High on Tuesday to resume Gateway League action and visit the Vikings on Wednesday. Corona High allowed just one run through the first 10 games of the new season.
The Boras Baseball Classic provided a thrilling and intense competition for both La Mirada High and Corona High. Despite the challenges faced, the Matadores demonstrated their resilience and determination, making for an exciting finish to the game. The future matches between these two powerhouse teams are sure to be eagerly anticipated.
In the realm of local sports, the thrilling rematch between La Mirada High and Corona High in the Boras Baseball Classic Championship served as a highly anticipated community news event. This rekindled rivalry, following a previous encounter, showcased the sports prowess of both teams, particularly in events like baseball. Despite Corona High leading 3-0 in the top of the first inning, La Mirada High fought back and scored their first run in the sixth, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
