Repeat Performance: Corona's Pitcher Seth Hernandez Earns The Times' Baseball Player of the Year Title... Once More
Hey There, Sports Fans! Let's dive into some juicy awards season fun for high school baseball and softball!
All-Star Teams
Seth Hernandez, a Corona pitcher, nabs our baseball player of the year, making it two consecutive wins. His outstanding performance has given him a two-year record of 18-1. Get the deets on his incredible run right here.
Quentin Young of the Oaks Christian team, moved to shortstop and hit an impressive 14 homers, grabs a spot on our All-Star baseball team. More on the stars shining bright over here.
Our baseball coach of the year goes to Andy Rojo from St. John Bosco, with his impressive track record leading the Braves to their first Southern Section Division 1 championship. Dig into the details right here.
Don't miss the final ranking by The Times, with St. John Bosco taking the top spot. Check it out over here.
With 2022's softball player of the year, Oklahoma-bound Kai Minor of Orange Lutheran, stealing the show, here's the report on the dynamic impact she made for the Lancers right here.
The Times' All-Star softball team is revealed. Get all the players and their achievements right here.
Our softball coach of the year, Rick Robinson of Norco, put together a powerful team and guided the Cougars to the Southern Section Division 1 championship. Check out the behind-the-scenes story right here.
Football
Coach Stafon Johnson from Dorsey is a former star running back, now embracing the passing game with the arrival of QB Elijah McDaniel. Sounds like the Dons are gearing up for an exciting passing tournament season.
City Section coaches recently held a meeting at the Rams' locker room, discussing changes and updates for the fall season. Be on the lookout for more details coming soon.
Sadly, View Park Prep won't have a football team this season, leaving Metro League teams on a scramble to fill their schedules.
Former L.A. Jordan quarterback James Boyd, City Section player of the year, takes the helm as head coach for the Bulldogs. Wish him luck as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.
Keep your eyes peeled for more City Section football news.
Notes...
- The tournament scene is heating up with various teams securing wins at Los Altos, Chargers, and SGV tournaments.
- Several athletes have made commitments to top-tier universities, with notable mentions including Sam Utu (Alabama), Derrick Johnson (Oklahoma), Logan Hirou (UCLA), Cooper Javorsky (UCLA), Beckham Hofland (Boise State), and many more.
- Multiple athletes have changed their commitments, with some significant moves like Robert James from Fresno State to UCLA, Talanoa Ili from Kahuku to USC, Kingston Schirmer to Cal, and some more we'll discuss soon.
Until next time, let the games begin! If you have any questions or suggestions, shoot me an email at eric.sondheimer@mywebsite or hit me up on Twitter at @latsondheimer. And don't forget to stay tuned by signing up for our newsletter right here.
- Stafon Johnson, Dorsey's coach with a rich running back background, aims to revolutionize the passing game with the arrival of QB Elijah McDaniel.
- City Section football coaches gathered for discussions about the fall season updates at the Rams' locker room. More details are on the way.
- Unfortunately, View Park Prep will be without a football team this season, causing a challenge for Metro League teams to fill their schedules.
- Former City Section player of the year, James Boyd, takes the head coaching position for the Bulldogs, marking a new chapter in his career.
- In LA's competitive collegiate football scene, athletes like Sam Utu (Alabama), Derrick Johnson (Oklahoma), Logan Hirou (UCLA), and Cooper Javorsky (UCLA) have committed to top-tier universities.
- Some athletes have reconsidered their commitments, with significant moves like Robert James from Fresno State to UCLA, Talanoa Ili from Kahuku to USC, and Kingston Schirmer to Cal.
- The tournament season is intensifying with victories from various teams at Los Altos, Chargers, and SGV tournaments.
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