Sloppy Performance by Glenn and Questionable Referee Decisions Lead to Defeat by Oxford Academy
John Glenn High Baseball Hopes for Playoff Push
John Glenn High's baseball team is still eyeing a playoff spot, according to their first-year head coach, Ken Mason. However, the team will need some help from other teams to make it, as the current league standings are yet to be determined following their recent game against Oxford Academy.
The team's recent outing didn't go as planned, with a 7-6 loss against Oxford Academy. The game, played on April 9, 2025, saw John Glenn High take a 4-0 lead after two innings, but they surrendered four runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. The team's pitchers threw two wild pitches, hit two batters, and the defense committed two crucial errors.
Despite the setback, Mason believes that the team has momentum after their last win and knew they had to jump on Oxford Academy early to put pressure on them. The team's offense was strong in the first inning, with seven batters sent to the plate, scoring three runs off Mac Tiettmeyer.
The game saw some tense moments, such as when Marcos Quiroz was hit by a pitch in the third inning for Glenn, and two outs later, Matthew Sy was also hit by a pitch. Bert Rodriguez, the pitcher for Glenn, finished with seven strikeouts in four innings, gave up half a dozen hits, walked two, and threw 90 pitches.
Mason admitted that the team's 0-6 start was due to self-centered play. He believes that a few games were let slip away, and they could have been 4-0 instead of 2-2. The coach also mentioned that the team has struggled to fill the holes left by graduation and a transfer.
Looking ahead, John Glenn High will host Cerritos on Tuesday for a critical home and home series. The team will try to win against Cerritos next week to get back in the mix. The second game will be on Friday, followed by a game against Pioneer High on Apr. 15.
To get the latest standings for John Glenn High and Oxford Academy in the 605 League baseball season, we recommend checking the official 605 League or relevant local high school sports websites, school athletic department releases, and local sports news outlets covering high school baseball in the 605 League area.
Community news about John Glenn High's baseball team continues to highlight their playoff aspirations, with the upcoming event against Cerritos set to be crucial in determining their standings in the 605 League. Local sports enthusiasts can look forward to following the local sports action, including the upcoming games against Cerritos and Pioneer High, scheduled for April 15.
