Softball: Los Altos back on top

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Let's face it, the San Dimas tournament organizers messed it up by having the two best teams, Etiwanda and Los Altos, play in the first game. Although the Conqs lost, they shutout everyone else in their next three games and deserve to be No. 1 again. Glendorar hasn't fired on all cylinders yet, and Bonita is the best early story of the year. Other surprises have been the starts for West Covina, South Hills and Walnut. Maybe the San Antonio will be interesting. Disappointments so far include South El Monte, Charter Oak and even San Dimas, but the season is long.

Games to watch this week:
Today: St. Lucy's at San Dimas, 3:15 p.m., doubleheader; Walnut at Diamond Bar, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday: Los Altos at Bonita, 3:15 p.m.
Friday: West Covina at Walnut, 3:15 p.m.

Girls Softball top ten
1. Los Altos (3-1) - With respect to Glendora, the Conqs were the most impressive team in the San Dimas tournament. After losing to eventual champion Etiwanda 2-0 in the first game, they shutout three straight opponents, including San Dimas 5-0 in the consolation final.
2. Glendora (5-2) - A good start for the Tartans, not a great start. Big win over Bonita without Waldusky. It seems to me they've still got a CIF championship game hangover. When they start swinging the bats, they will be fine.
3. Bonita (7-1) -- Without a doubt the most improved and most surprising team in the area. Los Altos, Charter Oak, Diamond Ranch, get ready for the 'Cats.
4. Bishop Amat (2-2) - Went .500 in the tough Brea tournament, losses to Redlands, La Habra, wins over Villa Park and La Serna. My guess is they will win the Arroyo tournament this week.
5. San Dimas (2-2) -- The Saints off to another notoriously slow start. But in all fairness, their only losses are to Bonita and Los Altos. I'm going to predict right now they go undefeated in the Valle Vista.
6. St. Lucy's (4-4) -- After a slow start, the Regents bounced back in the Brea Olinda tournament to beat Capistrano Valley, 2-0, in a consolation final.
7. Charter Oak (3-3) -- The problem last year continues. They have scored 31 runs, but allowed 27. That won't get it done with any kind of consistency in softball.
8. Northview (3-3) -- After getting to the semfinals and facing some real heavyweights in the San Dimas tournament, Vikes got beat 14-0 and 7-4 by Etiwanda and Bonita respectively.
9. Azusa (4-1) -- Off to a good start against opponents they should beat, however their only loss was a 10-2 pounding against Claremont.
10. Sierra Vista (2-0) - Don't know if they have played more games, was one win was against a decent Colony squad, 9-0.
Others to watch: South Hills (3-1), West Covina (3-1), Walnut (2-1), South El Monte (2-3), 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


44 Comments

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johnny said:

Next year who will be on top .Whos is top hitting freshman is there any top pitcher out there varsity or jv

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! said:

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH, LA AND BONITA.. I'M SURE IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD GAME... AND AGAIN GOOD LUCK TO ALL SGV TEAMS..SO DOES ANY ONE NO WHO IS UNDEFEATED IN THE ARROYO TOURNEY?

FredJ said:

You're right, to both of you, no more comments on this, move on.

#9 Fan said:

Come on fred please post my comment towards !!!!!. this guy just needs to realize to back off my sister. and he needs to know its for fun. you never see me on here bashing anyone or any team.

LA softball mom said:

FredJ......Thanks for putting that out there. It is starting to get ugly but, I think everybody is just ready for another exciting season of softball and if we all remember its a game it's all good.
Let's Go LA and all the SGV softball teams!!!

#9 FAN said:

your right fred it is getting out of hand. tell this guy to please get off of my sister and stop hating because it wont affect it will only make her better. and tell him to just congratulate teams.

FredJ said:

These comments are starting to get borderline, don't mention names and go easy, c'mon, lighten up. If I have to start deleting to change the tone, I will.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! said:

Well thank you David for stepping up.. I was just wondering..That's always a good thing to get a full ride to collage I totally commend her for that..I'm sure she worked really hard on getting this far..And I'm sure the whole family is proud of her.. And I'm sure your a proud brother..What you here and see are two different things.. and I kinda of go with both..When I see your dad coaching and see you in the dugout or next to it.. it makes you wonder..about the books.. You don't have to show me anything, I can care less what they are.. but your telling me your LA parent don't care..That's not normal in softball.. you don't see that anywhere else.. Why here?? Has your sister ever place at State or been to national's or place at national's..or qualified for national's just wondering..Has she ever been to National's and play.. I know that Cal lite went last year but she wasn't on that team..trust me I'm not bashing anyone here.. some people take this stuff so personal...Just wondering if she ever experience the National's and on what team??

# 9FAN said:

!!!!!!! I saw on the last thread you keep asking what has the LA pitcher accomplished in travel ball well i will tell you she accomplished a full ride to Western Michigan University. And if she didnt accomplish anything does it really matter to you who are to sit there and judge what she accomplishes and what she doesnt. The reason i know is because im her brother im at her games. My name is David and no i dont sit in the dugout so if you see me please feel free to come up and ask me any questions i will be more than gladly to break down her stats with travel ball and highschool ball. Oh and by the way if you want to look at her stats for travel ball she plays for CAL LITE her coach is pam.

#1LA FAN said:

!!!!!!!


If you've seen her games so closely as you say you have you'll see for yourself, there is no need for anyone to boost her stats. so dont start that crap! Was a Patterson keeping score the past 3 years as well? And just because someone is keeping score doesnt mean thier posting the stats!if im not mistaken thats the job of the coach who needs a password,as you see at the top of the maxpreps page. how many parents are out here keeping score? if you know softball as much as you say you do then im sure you've seen many people doing this, same goes for travel ball! Nobody keeps stats there, but parents do it for the fun of it.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! said:

#1La FAN-

We all know a Patterson keeps score.UUMM!! Do I smell something cooking!!!So Maxpreps is not totally true.. I truly believe that LA is good team with a lot talented players... And they have proven year after year..And I'm glad you mentioned other players..I was starting to believe that you guys played only with one player on the field..And no one here is bashing anyone..Good luck to Bonita and LA..And by the way you never answered my question?? What has LA pitcher accomplished in travel ball?? I'm just wondering..not bashing..

areafan said:

ayala mom

i know the last thread was deleted,but fyi the reason why "ayala dad" was singled out was he has come on SGV blogs talking smack putting down many different teams or players. hes not from the area or doesnt have anybody playing here why is he bothering us?

so when "!!!!!!!" was blogging and hasnt said who he is they asked if he was "ayala dad" using a different name out here stirring the pot, hed been mia a lil' while. No ones sh*it talking on Ayala. So relax,unless youve seen everything from day 1!

Fredj

why was the last thread deleted?

#1LA FAN said:

Softball fan

Your right maybe i should change the name to #1 Patterson fan. But believe it or not{i dont really care either way} but i am not related to her. As i said i am an La fan! If it seems that i keep defending her its probably because her name keeps getting brought up! As anyone else on here could see for them selves just go to maxpreps youll see her stats or anyone elses. Thats how im able to know what i know.You or any other parent or coach could do the same thing. But if it will make you happy i can, as i have before defended or put my opinion of other La players. I think Roxy is one of the best defensive catchers in the sgv, our shortstop Courtney is just great all around,our freshman centerfielder Mariah has a strong arm shes gonna be something to watch.I can go on and on about each and everyone of these ladies on La's team.They just just havent been brought up good or bad.

Trust me i know this is a team sport and these ladies are all doing great.
GOOD LUCK TODAY LADIES!!!

BIG DADDY said:

Fred, how about a softball scoreboard??? This would be a big help.

hahahaha said:

did you say SCRIMMAGE?

SDPlayer said:

Bishop Amat in front of SD. SD scrimmaged them a won and tied. SD should be in front of BA

LA softball mom said:

#1sgv fan..... FYI..LA has some up and coming freshman that are already starting on varsity and a few pitchers that are just waiting in the wings to step in, so LA should still be ok after these ladies graduate.

softball watcher said:

Fred any scores from today's games?

Softball Fan said:

#1 LA FAN,

Please change your name to: #1 Patterson Fan..it's only obvious you're related to her, which is cool. Don't forget to give credit to others on your crusade, it is a team sport!

wonderin said:

fredj

whats going on? cant leave or read comments on other sodtball threads...

#1SGVFAN said:

#1LAFAN enjoy it you have two more months' and then its' bottom of the barrel for you with all your seniors gone and possibly the shortstop to. We will see how much smack you bring next year. Most of the other good area teams are still young so just like football all good things eventually come to an end. You have the throne'

???????????? said:

Hey Fred, what is up with the stats and records on Maxpreps. I know that alot of the teams in the area have played several games. The coaches got off to a good start entering data, now nothing.

#1LA FAN said:

Robertk

Thank you for being one of the only ones thinking logical here,theres no way Bonita should be ahead of LA.Yes, they have more wins but realistically as of yet Bonita hasnt beaten them. the record between the 2 schools since Diana was a freshman is LA 10-Bonita0. that includes a pool play game at the arroyo tournament her freshman year.So far LA's only loss is to Etiwanda an IE team,not an sgv team so that shouldnt hurt their standings cuz they shut out other sgv teams.Including the no-hitter Patterson pitched to San Dimas,you know the team bonita had to win in international tie-breaker.....

Somethingtothinkabout

How do you figure Glendora faced tougher competition? they played Charter Oak,wow big deal, they have no pitching,they graduated 6 starting seniors last year{including the dh} Even then la has beat them. LA's record being 8-1 vs. them{since Pattersons been there} LA only played Ontario Christian once and beat them as well.I agree with softball watcher if glendora had played etiwanda the first game it wouldve been LA and etiwanda in the end!


FYI LA IS AT BONITA TOMORROW MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP BY AND WATCH,SEE WHO THE BETTER TEAM IS. I GUARANTEE EITHER WAY IT WILL BE A GOOD ONE! I KNOW PATTERSON AND CO. WILL NOT GIVE UP THEIR TOP SPOT WITHOUT A FIGHT!!!

walks said:

Fred,
"The problem last year continues. They have scored 31 runs, but allowed 27. That won't get it done with any kind of consistency in softball"

More than have of those 27 allowed runs as you so nicely put it! have been UNEARNED runs there have been to many runs walked in against some of the better teams they have faced The pitching is what is killing them right now. And they also need a new coaching staff except for Smith those 2 other coaches in the corners aren't any help! There attitudes towards there players are horrible!!

BIG DADDY said:

Fred, San Dimas going through league undefeated! WOW! That is a good one Fred, BOLD but good. We will see what some of the others teams have to say about that.

softball watcher said:

somethingtothinkabout....everyone has an opioion I think LA had a decent game against Etiwanda, but if you look at the the stat's from the SD tournament, Glendora/Etiwanda, and LA/Etiwanda ok even, but the only game LA/Glendora has had since there pitcher's were freshman...LA beat Glendora, if you want to look at stat's. It would have been a good game to see LA/Glendora both pitcher's being hurt, I'm sure it would have been a good game..
As far as Glendora seeing better team's... not... maybe if Glendora played Etiwanda there first game, LA would have been in the Championship.......Who know's. My opinion I think LA is only gonna get better, they have a few more games under there belt and the team is working hard together!

Good Luck to All the SGV Teams.

Somethingtothinkabout! said:

Los Altos played Etiwanda tougher than anyone, Patterson threw a no-hitter against San Dimas and they shutout three straight opponents after losing to Etiwanda 2-0. Tell me why Glendora or Bonita is better?>

Posted by: FredJ


Freddy,Freddy,Freddy,

I'm not a fan of the top 3, but I did see each and every one of them.

One fact is Etiwanda beat Los Altos 3-0, not 2-0. Just this matter? Yes, because it is the same score Etiwanda beat Glendora by.

Glendora by far faced better teams than Los Altos did. I know you didn't watch enough games to realize this, so maybe that's where your opinion comes from.

I truly believe both, Bonita and Glendora would have not only scored, but would have beat Los Altos if they faced each other.

GLENDORA IS THE BETTER TEAM!!

Robert K said:

Fred,

I think you got it right. The Bearcats are much improved, they still do not deserve to be above LA or Glendora. Glendora was without Dana and they still played great games with Carly. Reese always has them ready to play. The Bearcats will be tested this week, we will see how they respond!!! Good luck Bonita!!!!

LA Times? said:

Good luck at the LA Times blog, you will be the only one commenting. Have you seen it, most of their threads get no comments and if they get 10 or more, it's a shock. BTW, they have a disclaimer before you post, check it out....

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FredJ said:

Call our company, until they provide me with a registration system that works, I'm going to continue doing it this way. You can post all the comments you want, that part hasn't changed.

probably will be censored said:

fred your one sided censorhip is wrong dude I'm out of here gone to the LA TIMES.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! said:

You have to remember that that Glendora's #1 pitcher didn't pitch that championship game(maybe a different outcome)And please correct me if I'm wrong.You can say Glendora or LA #1 right now.I would even throw BA in the mix.. I like all three teams. Its not like LA played some tough teams either. Your supposed to win those games. I do like what they did to the team that made the schedule...Karma.. People are probably giving to much credit to Bonita. Don't get me wrong, I think there a better team then last year's... but Bonita and San Dimas is more a rivalry game!!Even San Dimas lost some spunk..and Bonita most of there wins were in the Desert and against what teams?? I believe that Bonita has seen some good pitching and will see a good high school pitcher this week in LA. Good luck to both teams and the Miramonte league.

whereismypost said:

Fred where is my post?

LA beat wilson,rialto and SD you said it yourself SD is not playing well with this you put them ahead of Glendora. Come on Glendora has beat Bonita,Ontario Christian and Charter Oak. Whats the deal? They have taken down two of your top ten.

FredJ said:

Los Altos played Etiwanda tougher than anyone, Patterson threw a no-hitter against San Dimas and they shutout three straight opponents after losing to Etiwanda 2-0. Tell me why Glendora or Bonita is better?>

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someonewhoknowsthegame said:

Fred, I have just lost it with you Its time for you to get off the LA Ban wagon bro. Its seriously starting to cloud your judgement. How in your right mind can you move Glendora out of the #1 spot they still should be number #1 by far and I have no bias towards them you see I am a Bonita fan. Let me quote you "LA was the most impressive" beating who? If anyone looked impressive it was Bonita and Glendora did show experience like you have said before which will help them prevail in the end. Now look at these quality opponents' three of which are in your top ten. Bonita has been seeing some good high school pitching lets' hope it pays off and you have to eat those words because right now in my book you are really puting yourself out on a limb with the possibility of losing all respect man. Glendora takes second place in the tournament they both loose to Etiwanda and thats proof enough for you to switch them based on what? Whats not right with this picture you need to take a long look in the mirror.

Bonita 5 SD 3
Bonita 3 Altaloma 2
Bonita 1 Glendora 2
Bonita 7 Northview 5

bhs said:

hey fred, tiny correction, bonita 7-1

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