Softball top ten poll: Bonita beats San Dimas
Update: True story, after Bonita knocked off San Dimas 5-3 in the San Dimas tournament on Tuesday, first-year coach Ken Carlson walked up and handed me a printed-copy of my prediction that they wouldn't beat the Saints. Glad to be of assistance, but seriously, they're legit and will give Los Altos and Charter Oak a run for their money in the Miramonte.
SAN DIMAS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Tuesday's results
Glendora 4, Ontario Christian 1
Charter Oak 4, Nogales 1
Alta Loma 19, La Puente 0
Bonita 5, San Dimas 3
Monday's results
Northview 10, Arcadia 1
South El Monte 4, Wilson 0
West Covina 4, Rialto 0
Etiwanda 3, Los Altos 0
Wednesday's quarterfinals
Northview vs. South El Monte, 3:15 p.m.
West Covina vs. Etiwanda, 5:15 p.m.

Glendora pitcher Dana Waldusky hopes to lead Tartans to San Dimas tournament win.
Girls Softball top ten
1. Glendora (2-1) - A split with Upland won't drop the Tartans, but how they do in the San Dimas tournament later in the week will have a big impact.
2. Los Altos (0-1) - The Conquerors open the season with a 3-0 loss to Etiwanda in the opening of the San Dimas tournament. My question, why schedule two of the best teams in the first-round?
3. San Dimas (0-0) -- The Saints season starts this afternoon against rival Bonita. Now that's how to open your own tournament.
4. Bishop Amat (1-1) - Losing to Redlands in the Brea tournament was expected, but a nice rebound win over Villa Park.
5. South El Monte (2-0) -- This is a team to watch behind Garber and some pretty decent hitting. They could be the sleeper in the San Dimas tournament.
6. Bonita (3-0) -- Nobody knows for sure how good those teams were in the Palm Springs tournament, but the Bearcats are obviously improved after winning the tourney.
7. Charter Oak (1-1) -- A split with Claremont to open the season. Looks like they can still score, but allowing runs could be an ongoing problem.
8. Diamond Ranch (2-0) -- Interesting start, wins over Eisenhower and Hemet to open the season.
9. Azusa (2-0) -- They allowed just one run in two wins. You have to keep an eye on the Aztecs, pitching wins games and they have pitching.
10. Sierra Vista (0-0) - Let's see how they do in the San Dimas tournament, another sleeper along with South El Monte.
Others to watch: Northview (2-1), West Covina (3-1). Diamond Bar hasn't updated any games, so don't know.
Softball Standings and Schedules
Del Rey League
Miramonte League
Mission Valley League
Montview League
San Antonio League
Sierra League
Valle Vista League
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some players don't look as good because of rest of team
TOP TEN
FREDS TOP TEN IS FOR THE SGV AREA, NOT THE IE OR ANYWHERE ELSE,SO WITH LA LOSING TO ETIWANDA SHOULDNT AFFECT THEIR PLACE.WITH BONITA BEATING SAN DIMAS I CAN SEE WHY THEYLD BE MOVED BEFORE THEM,AND IF THEY BEAT GLENDORA THEY SHOULD BE NUMBER 1.BUT OTHERWISE IREALLY DONT SEE THEM PASSING LA JUST YET THEY HAVENT PLAYED EACHOTHER TIL NEXT WEEK.AND THE PAST 3 YEARS SO FAR LA IS 10-0 VS. BONITA
Good Luck Bearcats today!
I have a hard time believing ex coaches are saying crap, they have been supportive of the girls that i have seen, We are all over it and moving forward together, unfortunately, a lot of crap was aired on all sides, now we are all coming together to support our girls and the program.
Bearcat unity!!!!!
Come on you guys give it a rest. These blogs are getting out of hand. Let's act like adults here and be proud of our teams and not slam dunk other teams.
fan -
I agree that we all need to learn how to be gracious, in all that we do however, I don't think anyone was being really cocky at least not on the Bearcat side, I might be bias on this though.
We all know Glendora is the number one team and I am not even a softball fan and know it. I just think the Lady Bearcats and the fans (like me) are excited about our team. NO I do Not guarantee a victory or anything of the sort, I am not even sure we can win this game, I just think we are all excited that we have a CHANCE that is all.
So good luck Lady Bearcats and remember sometimes a Chance is all you need. We are proud of you.
believe it or not, the last thing bonita is feeling right now is cocky. confident, yes. do they know they have a chance yes. bonita is the last team to think they have got this tournament in the bag. like their coach said, they have what it takes.just like everyone else. and win or lose tomorrow the fact they have gotten this far is something to be proud of. Go lady bearcats...
Bonita relax,enjoy the win's but don't get so cocky I don't remember you being so loud when you were losing. Be a gracious loser as winner. The season just started.
Fred,
FYI
if this happens your gonna need more blog space the bonita fans will go crazy.
Prediction:
Wow have not seen the likes of that in a long time.
If Bonita beats Glendora it should go like this.
1. Bonita
2. Glendora
3. Los Altos
4. Bishop Amat
5. Northview
6. Diamond Bar
7. San Dimas
8. South Elmonte
9. Azusa
10 Sierra Vista
Fred,
Now that two of your top five have lost to others in the top 15 and #2 has stubbed its toe and with the possibility that #1 may loose Wow hows that gonna change the polls?
glendora rocks
thats some funny sh_t !
glendora rocks. yeah you keep going with your cocky attitude cuz you saw how well that worked for SD tuesday
ketchup shouldn't you be tossing salad or something
go away the only thing bonita will be doing saturday at 6pm is watching from the sidelines.
Bonita you do rock and i predict you will need to get lots of rest this weekend because you will be playing softball 6pm saturday
GO LADY BEARCATS !!!!
YOU ROCK !!!
glendora rocks, we know you rock, that is why you are #1 and you have all the respect in the world from bonita. No one can take that from you unless you let them. But as san dimas can tell you,there is a new game in town and that is the lady bearcats. we look forward to tomorrow and win or lose, bonita will do it with their heads held high. They will not go down without a fight.. Good luck to all tomorrow..
and please please lets not get into the why he quit,. etc. etc.. too many opinions.. no doubt will get ugly.lets stay focused on this season.
former head coach quit at end of last season. new coach kept one of the two assistants.
I am just curious. Why did Bonita get new coaches? Does anyone know.
Bonita your luck has just run out get ready to get spanked. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk and one more just because k.
jo - you can't even talk straight.
I was near your as dumb as the ex coaches.
this doesn't even make sense.
You know
Just thought I would stir the pot a bit since I was near your as dumb as the ex coaches.
Congrats again Lady Bearcats!!! Let's try and keep it rolling by staying focused and don't worry about all the chatter in here about coaching staffs and what not... Play in moment with your team as a team.
Go Bonita!!! great job
bonita beats alta loma 3-2. advance to semi final against glendora
is there any scores to todays games yet?
Stop geting on the ex-coach. He's done nothing in his softball career but look out for for the interests of those he coaches. grow up! He's geting a bad rap.
aaa' guess again?
hows northview
Wow JO, did I hit a nerve? You have the wrong guy here. But I'll be sure to pass this blog along to him Brian.
thank you san dimas fan.you girls gave us a run for our money and we are proud of both teams.we know the pressure of a cross town rivalry can add to what i only imagine a stressfull situation. yes we are excited for the return of amber bachman,she will only add to an already strong lineup
test I am tossup and i like to start trouble I am scared of the dark and sleep with my blanky?
bearcatforever i have no intention or desire to talk to either ex coach .for what purpose? of course i do not know if what youknow said is true or not.what i do know is that we all know who the former asst coach is and he sure has trashed bearcats on this blog over the last couple months.no disputing that.
Great game Bonita. .... you played really well against us last night. you have other pitchers on your varisty team that are finally back on your team .....i hope to see them get the opportunity to pitch ....
Tossup agree with you but untill you here it directly from the horses mouth its not cool. Both coaches are very approachable had a good discussion with both during the game and both are happy for bonita. I suggest you take your concern face to face and settle it like an adult I for one know neither reads this blog no matter what you believe or read there are several posers out there who blog to deceit and create needless trouble.
just defending bonita.i want nothing but for the bearcats to finally be on the map.scroll down i was the first blogger last night to comment on the game, nothing else. they are off to a great start and no one including players want to hear negative ex-coach garbage, true or not.there is alot of mixed feelings about the former coaching staff none of which matters anymore. it is about time the girls have got some positive feedback in this blog cause it is about time.bottom line is last night was one game. lets stay positive for all teams, win or lose and watch how the season plays out
hey i was only commenting on the remarks made by youknow.we are all "over" the ex coachs and only want them to either be happy for bonita or keep their criticism to themselves.
tossup bhs I really think you should enjoy your season it's a wonderful thing that is happening but keep living in the past and ragging on excoaches and teachers and starting trouble will only tarnish the success of a great season I really believe you are barking up the wrong tree here this kind of bickering can only go one way and thats up to no good take advice from someone who's been there done that if your closet is clean then worry not but if just the slightest of dirt be aware.
bearcatforever, so they only critique a little? again, what could they possibly find fault with last night? there was nothing. obviously nothing that affected the outcome of the game. the fact they could find something to critique just proves our point. they are bitter...good luck tonight bearcats, you have proved your non-believers wrong.
Congrats Bonita and good luck tonight
I really think all of you should stop I was sitting near both ex coaches and all i heard was support for the team and what a good job the coach was doing and how well the girls were playing for him yes they did critique a little but dont we all.
ok, what in the world could those 2 former bonita coaches be sniping and critiqueing about last night???? except for the new and improved coach the starting lineup, with the exception of 3rd base is EXACTLY the same as their starting line up last year. i agree with tossup, can you spell bitter?
hey youknow, while i am not surprised i am saddened to hear those 2 ex bonita coachs cannot be happy for this team, especially when the former asst. still has a daughter playing for bonita. they are bitter, as the girls proved last night what they are made of and finally showed those clowns what the lady bearcats can do given the right conditioning, motivation and yes, coaching...I am sorry, but when you have a coaching staff whose only goal last year was to win 50% of their games, what do you expect? I guess they realized last night that they are not ALL THAT..
I'm sure the ump was consistently bad both ways. Well that's the way i saw it. But these kids have to make an adjustment onto what he's calling. I know I'm not a big fan of bad blue's either.I'm just saying if he's bad let him be bad both ways. I know it's only high school ball but some of these blue's work in travel ball as well.
Very nice win for Bonita over San Dimas. Comment: The 2 ex-Bonita coaches who were sitting in the outfield watching the game were 2 of the most classless and bitter people I have been aroung in a long time. Their sniping and critique of the Bonita team and new head coach started with the 2nd pitch of the game! These two are clueless and it showed why they are not coaching there anymore.
CONGRATS Lady Bearcats, now stay focus and keep it rolling
LA FAN, Your right but ever girl out there plays travelball, they should have good umps.
cat, it might have been the same ump from the LA/Etiwanda game and both pitchers did'nt get some call's, I was'nt happy then my husband reminded me its H.S. softball not travelball.
I have to say that Bonita looks really good. Very good start and statement to a great tournament. They do have pitching and sticks.They will make a good run in league.Congrats to the Bonita.
Fred, I don't pull for any team, but that San Dimas-Bonita game the ump. behind the plate was as bad as i've ever seen
Yes! A tough draw for Diamond Bar in the first round. The pitcher for Upland (Whitney Jones - headed to Washington in 2010)) was tough just giving up the one hit a homerun to LaRosa (headed to UCLA in 2011) Diamond Bar two runs given up were both walks. The pitcher for Diamond Bar (Erica Miller 2009 headed to Iowa) is not new this is here third year starting for DBHS, but much improved.
Go Bonita!
Great Game!!
CO 4 NO 1
wcpop, your right about Diamond Bar! Much, much improved, will most certainly be one to keep an eye on this season, although i DO think that was a rather cruddy matchup in the 1st round!
fred i agree what you said about LA after having a record of 7-1 for the past 2 years in this tournament,they get the toughest draw,that did raise some eyebrows.
Fred upland 2 diamond bar 1 La Rosa goes yard and diamond bar gets much respect in the loss. New pitcher can throw hits her spots well and has lots of junk
Bonita beats San Dimas 5-3
Freds updated BCS
TEAM BCS AVG PRVS RK PTS % RK PTS % COMP AVG A&H RB CM KM JS PW %
1 Glendora .9757 1 1 2699 .9824 1 1482 .9718 1 25 25 25 25 25 25 1.000
2 Los Altos .9479 2 2 2776 .9557 2 1481 .9711 3 22 24 23 21 22 22 .890
3 San Dimas .9298 3 3 2616 .9260 3 1408 .9233 2 23 22 24 23 24 24 .940
4 Bishop Amat .8443 4 4 2442 .8644 T-4 1309 .8584 6 20 21 21 20 20 19 .810
5 South Elmonte .8208 6 5 2413 .8542 T-4 1309 .8584 5 24 19 22 22 21 21 .870
6 Bonita .7846 7 6 2099 .7398 6 1132 .7426 7 21 20 20 24 23 23 .860
7 Charter Oak .7840 5 8 2090 .7738 7 1132 .7423 4 21 20 20 24 23 23 .750
8 Diamond Ranch .7387 15 8 2186 .7198 8 1193 .7263 9 18 16 17 16 16 17 .730
9 Azusa .7110 16 9 1938 .6980 9 1034 .6980 8 19 18 18 18 18 20 .730
10 Sierra
Vista .698 9 10 1938 .6867 10 1004 .6584 11 16 17 16 12 11 15 .590
11 Diamond Bar .5848 11 11 1580 .5593 11 877 .5751 10 15 14 12 17 17 16 .620
12 South Hills .5384 12 12 1528 .5409 12 830 .5443 12 14 10 15 13 12 14 .530
13 St Lucy’s .4866 13 13 1402 .4963 13 722 .4734 13 9 13 8 14 15 13 .490
14 Covina .4516 14 14 1221 .4322 14 690 .4525 14 10 12 10 15 14 11 .470
15 North
View .3775 8 15 1018 .3604 15 537 .3521 15 13 11 13 8 9 9 .420
I guess "Dan" Waldusky must have slipped by the "proofreader" at the Trib, lol