Gahr baseball team clinches season series against defending league champions, thanks to Irwin's stellar two-hit shutout performance
La Mirada High suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Bellflower High before facing Gahr High in a crucial Gateway League game on April 22, 2025. The matchup, which ended in a shutout victory for Gahr High with a final score of 2-0, marked the first time Gahr High had shutout La Mirada High since May 26, 2006.
In the game, Gahr High's senior pitcher Noah Irwin delivered a stellar performance, allowing only two hits and eight runners to reach base throughout the entire game. Irwin, who had previously faced La Mirada High on Tuesday, pitched a complete game, securing his third win of the season.
Gahr High took an early lead in the first inning when Taison Miller beat out an infield single, stole second, went to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a sacrifice fly from Andres Gonzalez. The second run for Gahr High was scored on a double to the right field gap from Bryce Morrison, with Andres Gonzalez on base.
La Mirada High's coach, Jimmy Zurn, commended his team's character and performance in the games against West Ranch and Bellflower but also criticised their undisciplined at-bats. Kevin Jeon of La Mirada High made a defensive play to prevent a run from scoring in the third inning.
Meanwhile, Gahr High's head coach Gerardo Perez expressed pride in his team's performance. The victory improved Gahr High to 11-8 overall and 5-1 in the Gateway League, putting them in a strong position to claim the program's first league championship since 2010. Gahr High began this week with a three-game series against Warren High.
As of early August 2025, the Gateway League baseball standings show Gahr and Downey with no recorded league games at 0-0. However, no detailed Gateway League baseball standings immediately after the April 22, 2025 game between La Mirada High and Gahr High are available in the provided data. For the most accurate and current standings as of that date, consulting the official Gateway League athletic website or contacting the schools directly would be necessary.
In the softball division, Gahr High's team has been on a winning streak, having won eight straight games with five shutouts in that span. The team's impressive form was on display in the Michelle Carew Classic, a prestigious softball tournament, where they lost to Cathedral Catholic High in the semifinals.
La Mirada High, on the other hand, won their game against West Ranch High with a score of 12-4. Their next game is on May 6 against Arcadia High.
The local sports scene was buzzing as Gahr High's baseball team secured their first shutout victory against La Mirada High since 2006, following their Gateway League game on April 22, 2025. Community news outlets reported on the event, highlighting the stellar performance of Gahr High's senior pitcher, Noah Irwin, who allowed only two hits and eight runners to reach base. In the meantime, La Mirada High's coach, Jimmy Zurn, gave a mixed review of his team's performance, commending their character but criticizing their undisciplined at-bats. Meanwhile, Gahr High's head coach, Gerardo Perez, expressed pride in his team's continued success in the Gateway League, putting them in a strong position to claim the program's first league championship since 2010. Meanwhile, in community events, the softball division saw Gahr High on a winning streak, having won eight straight games with five shutouts in that span, while La Mirada High prepared for their next game against Arcadia High on May 6.
