Softball: Los Altos rallies past Bonita, 6-4
Game Update: After Bonita took a 4-0 lead, Los Altos rallied back to tie it 4-4 in the fifth, then Courtney Gano hit a inside the park two-run homer in the fifth to win it, 6-4.

Today's game: The Tribune's No. 1 Los Altos is at No. Bonita, and I know that Bonita loves my predictions, because they shoved it in my face after I picked San Dimas to beat them, and we all know what happened with that. Sorry Cats, there is no way I can pick you today either. I know you're improved, by far the most improved around, but I have a feeling the Conqs make a state this afternoon.
Did you know: That Bishop Amat only beat Arroyo 4-3 in six innings to go to 2-0 in the Arroyo tournament on Wednesday. It's a win but, isn't that cutting it kid a close? Amat beat Nogales 7-0 in the opener.
Results: Keep in mind that we have two phone people taking scores for the Whittier Daily News, Star-News and Tribune, so phone lines get busy. You can always call 626-962-8811, Ext. 2233 or 2242, but it might be easier to just email results to scores@sgvn.com. Just send the information you normally would for a boxscore (look at the paper if you're not sure) and send it in. If we get it by 9 p.m., it usually gets in the next day. Leave a call back number in case we have questions. How hard is that?
Today's games
Miramonte League
Los Altos at Bonita, 3:15 p.m.
Diamond Ranch at Charter Oak, 3:15 p.m.
Nonleague
Alhambra at Sierra Vista, 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday's games called in or emailed to us
Nogales 7, South Hills 5
Bishop Amat 4, Arroyo 3
Keppel 8, El Monte 0
Monrovia 9, Azusa 6
San Gabriel 10, Rosemead 8
Sierra Vista 8, Baldwin Park 1



Comments
Check out the new CIF Rankings: Bonita has every right to proud of themselves.
But i think the boys at CIF need to get out to the field a little bit more.
DIVISION III
1 Crescenta Valley
2. Oaks Christian
3. Bonita
4. Tesoro
5. Marina
6. Ayala
7. Alemany
8. Los Altos
9. Glendora
10. Bloomington
Posted by: ???????????? | March 24, 2009 8:30 AM
to bonita player.first you ladies should stay off this blog.as mentioned it is a great place for people, whether parents or fans to vent.realize most people on this blog criticizing bonita or other schools are usually disgruntled rivals, coaches, parents, etc.not parents from your school, though there are always some but again better to vent on here than to coach. from what we have been hearing and reading most everyone meaning bonita parents are happy with program and your success thus far.one bad game last week always brings out the critics and other critics always like to prove them wrong with stats, etc.i am neither a parent at bonita or other school but just a fan.you girls keep playing some great softball.
Posted by: tossup | March 22, 2009 9:04 AM
hey bonita player, thought players were suppose to stay off this blog.better hope your coach does not read this..oops he does.and if you think my stats posted are wrong, then correct me.
Posted by: anotherfan | March 22, 2009 8:47 AM
another fan,
your stats are wrong you need to double check ? and does the coach know about you parents bickering here and fyi we can here the crap you all say under your breath at games. This is wrong Stay off the blogs and let the season play out. Karma!
Posted by: bonita player | March 21, 2009 10:33 PM
hey lafan, the big kid people referring to did not pitch thursday. that was amber bachman who came in for 1 inning in the 5th..amber a great kid but probably not referred to as a big kid..
Posted by: bhs | March 21, 2009 12:34 PM
bhs....fyi, the big kid pitched the 5th inning. giving up a walk and 3 hits.1 of which was a 2run home run to La's ss. coach pulled her out the next inn.
Posted by: #1LA FAN | March 21, 2009 8:48 AM
tossup,
I agree better to vent here, coaching staff is doing what they have to do to win, they will figure it out. Whatever decisions are decided, we have to support them for the team. Good Luck tomorrow girls !
Posted by: Robert K | March 20, 2009 6:35 PM
Yeah , errors do happen. But we've had way to many errors committed by the same girls over and over. Way to many unearned runs. Pitchers are throwing well, but have no defense behind them. Infield needs complete overhaul.
Posted by: bhs fan | March 20, 2009 6:33 PM
I am sure coaches would rather have parents and fans sound off here letting off steam then go to coach.purpose of this blog right? bonita good in temecula tomorrow
Posted by: tossup | March 20, 2009 6:14 PM
coach is doing a fine job as is his team. man 1 game not the end of the season yet.leave the kids alone.they r beating themselves up enough dont need anyone else adding to it
Posted by: tossup | March 20, 2009 6:10 PM
bhs, is that suppose to be some insult towards hannah carter?? read the blog,no one commented about bonitas pitching yesterday.she did a great job. so why would you say that? man up and answer the question.
Posted by: bearcatparent | March 20, 2009 6:03 PM
Bonita really should have brought in there big kid to pitch she would have shut them down for sure.
Posted by: bhs | March 20, 2009 4:51 PM
Bonita will be fine.. I thought you guys had it there for a while just like everyone else..except LA.. That's all..The coach will make his adjustments where needed..You guys rely on stats, but you guys have to remember when politics and parents mix it's difficult to handle as a coach. You have to remember it's the girls that play the sport a ground ball is a ground ball if your playing firs or third it's still a ground ball. Errors are going to happen..But he doesn't need his parent bashing him about one game..yea, it was a big game..you learn from it, just like the players do..concentrate on the positives and work on the little details here and there..The 1st and 3rd basemen will be fine, and so will the team..
Posted by: !!!!!!!!!!!!!! | March 20, 2009 2:24 PM
u r funny.and your point?if we r reliving history here r the stats from yesterdays starting lineup vs.diana last year and this.
0-9
3-10
3-10
1-12
3-10
0-5
3-7
no one on team had anything to brag about last year.they were in a different place mentally. the fact they scored more runs in 1 game yesterday than whole season last year against LA is proof of that.let them play
Posted by: anotherfan | March 20, 2009 2:02 PM
yeah coach has it figured out for the most part, look at their record so far.the most wins bonita had in a row last year were 3 and that wasnt against LA some of those were non league.if he wants to keep playing like yesterday then yeah maybe they will get by CO,wilson.but not LA.stats dont lie.errors dont lie.
Posted by: tossup | March 20, 2009 1:28 PM
I think the new coach has figured it out and fyi Diana pitched a no no the last 4innings including the big kid. 0-8 now.
Posted by: funnytothebone | March 20, 2009 1:07 PM
hey that may not of been her best game yesterday but the majority of the errors did not belong to 1st.like everyone, including 3rd, we have see them all have better games.yesterday was not a reflection of their talent.move on to something else
Posted by: bearcatparent | March 20, 2009 12:22 PM
bonita definately an improvement over last few years.they are the real deal. but yes, infield needs some changes.go look at picture gallery from yesterdays game. girl at first,eyes closed and you are right FAN that is not a first base glove.obviously shes not serious about first. no wonder she dropped ball.that together with her bat is a no brainer.but that aside they will only get better and it is coaches decision to make changes. our opinions dont matter.he will figure it out and if he doesnt then oh well.
Posted by: andanotherfan | March 20, 2009 11:38 AM
stats do tell a story. you are right on that one.
Posted by: ????? | March 20, 2009 11:15 AM
fan - i am with you on this one (the big guns should be in the game all the time not rotating dh). bonita coach needs to make changes sooner than later when defense isn't working in pitching and infield. thought the object of the game is to win and to win you have to play your best players at all times. i don't see that happeing.
Posted by: ????? | March 20, 2009 11:07 AM
Tough, tough, loss yesterday, The Bearcats had them where they wanted them, Diana was pressing after the Bearcat batters were patiently working the count and forcing her to make good pitches.Fred, you have done an admirable job with these blogs, I appreciate the fact that you try to relay the story without causing to much discomfort to the kids who error or make mistakes. My kid was at third, trust me no one is going to make her feel worse than she already does. She did not try to talk ger way out of it or anything, she said "I screwed up Dad" She did not make three errors last season let alone in a game. I can tell you this much, she will go today and work hard aqs she always has. Ken, you are the class of the league, thanks !
Posted by: Robert K | March 20, 2009 10:50 AM
bhsfan I think what FAN was getting at is this.bonita has 6 girls consistentely in the lineup, batting,238, 200,200,190, 182 and .80. they never budge. the top 3 girls on team are batting 462, 360 and 348 as of today stats. of those 3, only 1 is consistently in lineup as well as playing 2nd. the other 2 when not pitching or rotating at first are either dh or on bench.and since only 1 can dh there have been a few games for example glendora and yesterday (with bonita losing both ) that one of them sat.
Posted by: tossup | March 20, 2009 10:03 AM
Let just say that I am very proud of these players, they have been working very hard. And to play a team that is every bit as good as it is written and furthermore to play against them we they did? I am very proud. Great Job Los Altos, good luck on your season!
Posted by: Coach | March 20, 2009 9:49 AM
Hey I hate to say this but errors are part of the game..No one like to have'em but it's going to happen I've seen LA make crucial errors, they all do.. It's how you respond or react afterward that's going to make you a better player.. you can either learn from it and let it go and move on.(short term memory) or dwell on it..I'm sure the 3rd and 1st basemen feel pretty bad, but I'm sure there coaching staff and teammates will be there to pick them up..These girls are still learning..Good teams find a way to win and LA did yesterday..Don't get me wrong I think Bonita's is getting better and should get stronger..Just give a little time and patience..
Posted by: !!!!!!!!!!!!!! | March 20, 2009 9:34 AM
la deserved to win that game yesterday, errors or not. we have all the confidence bonita will keep the ball rolling and have a great season. and please could we not start slamming players on either team?
Posted by: bearcatparent | March 20, 2009 9:14 AM
bhsfan.first, nice going, fan or parent bashing a bonita player.. go check last years stats correction 0-7 not 0-13.and that was last year no one at bonita was hitting off diana last year..what is she doing this year? she is 1 of only 4 bearcats even hitting over 300.
Posted by: anotherfan | March 20, 2009 9:04 AM
I like to give a big shout to LA on a good game against Bonita..Bonita looks very good right now and I'm sure they will get better..Good luck to you Bearcats..LA showed a lot of heart and played good ball.No excuses here but I think the blue was squeezing DL, but she adjusted very well showing poise.The whole team did very well and that was a prime example of team work from everybody..Keep it going LA..
Posted by: !!!!!!!!!!!!!! | March 20, 2009 8:59 AM
Let's go over that fourth inning. Patterson leads off with a walk, then Dedeaux hits a grounder to third that I score an infield single. It was very close, but that was my impartial scoring ruling. After a pop-out Contreas tripled home Pattersona and Dedeauz, which are two earned runs. Then the next two runs, which I stated, were the results of errors. It's all a matter of how you score it I guess.
Posted by: FredJ | March 20, 2009 8:49 AM
hit the nail on the head badreporting.hopefully bonita coach can do what former coaching staff never had the guts to do and see whats not working and not be afraid to rumple anyones feathers and make the changes he needs to. cuz bonita has what it takes but needs some fine tweaking in the infield. the big guns should be in the game all the time not rotating dh. defense is sorely lacking in some places.and if that 1st baseman thinks she has what it takes then someone tell her to invest in a 1st baseman glove.
Posted by: fan | March 20, 2009 8:48 AM
fan,
the big kid was not in the line because she is 0-13 against Diana life time any questions.
Posted by: bhsfan | March 20, 2009 8:46 AM
First off congrats to LA and Diana for showing the grit and determination to come from behind and get the job done. but seriously Freddy boy LA Scored 4 runs in the 4th on 5 errors 3 of which were made at 3rd rountine ground balls and one back to the pitcher the fifth error was one of two errors made on the same play throwing the ball away. If you want to call that a rally then so be it but please state the facts I am sure LA would have much rather scored the runs on a hitting rally instead of getting an early christmas present and a gift from the gods. Sometimes I wonder which game you are watching. I'm looking forward to the next game between these two though Bonita seriously needs to make some defensive changes if its going to compete with the big girls.
Posted by: bad reporting | March 20, 2009 8:37 AM
bonita had a great start with a 2 run hr by amber b. score 4-0 by 3rd inning. cats fell apart in 4th plagued by errors at 3rd and 1st allowing la to tie up.they could never hold it together after that.ganos hr sealed bonitas fate.coach needs to look at his lineup. bats not working and who knows why but cats big hitter was on the bench.
Posted by: fan | March 20, 2009 8:25 AM
Great job LA you ladies never gave up,came from behind and won! Great team effort! Victoria and Courtney you smashed the ball!! Everone came together and showed why your the 3 time League Champs! Your on your way to your fourth!!!
Posted by: #1LA FAN | March 20, 2009 8:07 AM
a couple of errors freddy boy try 7 errors fact: try 5 in the one inning that LA tied the game and 3 at third. A rally is when you earn hits not receive a gift
the LA coach knows he was lucky.
Posted by: badreporting | March 20, 2009 8:04 AM
Hey Fred, thanks for pumping the Lady Bearcats... BEST of Luck to you Ladies!
Posted by: Basic | March 19, 2009 11:50 AM
Let's Go LA
Good Luck to LA/Bonita as bearcatfan say's its all good!
Posted by: LA softball mom | March 19, 2009 11:19 AM
hey fred, bonita is looking forward to proving you wrong, again.. But just one game, so whatever the outcome all is good.. thanks for all the positive words re bonita. we are looking forward to a great season...Go lady bearcats!!
Posted by: bearcatfan | March 19, 2009 10:28 AM
hey fredj will anyone be covering todays game between LA & Bonita?
Wow Bishop barely slide by Arroyo!!!
Posted by: #1LA FAN | March 19, 2009 9:42 AM