Today’s baseball/softball schedule; games of the day Los Altos at Bonita; Los Osos at Glendora

So, this is what I do each day, knowing we have two reporters to send to games this afternoon, it’s left for me to pick the best two. The one that stands out the most is Los Altos at Bonita softball. Not just because Bonita’s Courtney Gano is facing her old team, but her old team is on roll, having just won the Whittier tournament. Los Altos is 7-2 and 1-0 in the Hacienda while the Bearcats are 12-2 and playing their first Hacienda league game. This game was originally scheduled for Los Altos, but I got an email today saying it was switched to Bonita. In baseball, we’re covering Los Osos (4-3, 0-2) at Glendora (6-2, 3-0), simply because we haven’t had a chance to cover the Tartans, and obvioulsy they’re playing well in the Baseline and deserve coverage. Plus, it’s nice to watch the Tartans roll through the Baseline, a league they shouldn’t be in, but if it has to be, nothing better than sticking it to them with Ws. BTW, here’s a teaser, tomorrow I’m all over South Hills at Charter Oak baseball.

Below: How time flies, this was Courtney Gano after hitting a home run for Los Altos as a freshman. Today the senior will be wearing Bonita green against Los Altos.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Baseball
Today’s games
Baseline League

Los Osos at Glendora, 3:15 p.m.
Hacienda League
Bonita at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m.
Walnut at Diamond Bar, 3:30 p.m.
Rowland at Diamond Ranch, 3:30 p.m.
Mission Valley League
El Monte at Arroyo, 3:15 p.m.
Rosemead at Gabrielino, 3:15 p.m.
South El Monte at Mountain View, 3:15 p.m.

Softball
Today’s games
Del Rey League

Bishop Amat at Bishop Montgomery, 3:15 p.m.
Hacienda League
Los Altos at Bonita, 3:30 p.m.
Walnut at Diamond Bar, 3:30 p.m.
Rowland at Diamond Ranch, 3:30 p.m.
Mission Valley League
El Monte at Arroyo, 3:15 p.m.
Rosemead at Gabrielino, 3:15 p.m.
South El Monte at Mountain View, 3:15 p.m.

BASEBALL
AREA HITTING LEADERS
Player, school … BA, AB H 2B 3B HR GP
1 Nick Hynes Covina .609 23 14 4 0 2 10
2 Nohlan Hernandez Charter Oak .571 21 12 0 0 0 8
3 Joe Munoz Los Altos .550 20 11 2 1 1 8
4 Pena Raymond Bassett .524 21 11 6
5 Josh Luevanos Glendora .522 23 12 3 8
6 Adam Alcantara Bishop Amat .517 29 15 1 9
7 Matt Gelalich Bonita .500 24 12 1 9
8 Peter Lopez South El Monte .500 14 7 1 6
9 Chandler Duffy Glendora .500 16 8 2 0 0 6
10 Giovanni Rivera Sierra Vista .484 31 153 10
11 Nick Simons Covina .474 19 9 3 1 1 9
12 Jimmy Jacobo La Puente .471 17 8 1 1 6
13 Rio Ruiz Bishop Amat .464 28 13 5 1 1 9
14 Auston Ingram Claremont .462 13 6 1 0 1 4
15 Kenny Mathews Diamond Bar .462 26 12 4 9
16 Aaron Caldron Damien .462 13 6 1 1 7
17 Brandon Yepiz San Dimas .458 24 11 1 9
18 Robert Longtree Ayala .444 27 12 4 1 9
19 Rouric Bridgewater Diamond Ranch .433 30 13 1 2 2 9
20 Andres Hernandez Sierra Vista .429 35 15 2 1 10

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Montview and Mission Valley all-league teams here, kind of shocking that Imari Brown not the Montview MVP for 25-3 Duarte, who breezed through league with an 11-0 record

I finally received the Montview and Mission Valley all-league teams, which I will post Thursday followed by all-league soccer teams next week. Tribune winter all-area teams are scheduled to run April 11-16, and we’re still finalizing a date on the annual Tribune/Star-News all-star basketball game, which will either be on April 15 or 16 or April 23 it appears. Now, I know I made a big stink about freshman Nikki Wheatley not being on the the Hacienda League first team, but the Montview League voting had its share of controversy too. Duarte was 25-3 and blew through league with an 11-0 record with a sophomore named Imari Brown who nearly averaged a quadruple double. Brown averaged 17 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals a game, but was not named the league MVP …. The MVP went to Workman’s Evelyn Herrera, who makes a strong argument averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lobos finished fourth and missed the playoffs. I’ll let you decide whether the Montview voters got it right, but in my books you give it to the best player on the best team, especially when they win league by such a lopsided margin. But also, lets be fair to Herrera, anytime you average 25 points, that’s special too.

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Baseball: Covina on a roll, beats Nogales 5-1 behind Comaroto’s one-hitter; Is it time for unranked Colts to get some D-4 respect?

By Fred J. Robledo, Staff Writer
Senior pitcher James Comaroto had a breakthough game in what is fast becoming a breakthrough season for Covina high school’s baseball team. Comaroto gave up a lone double and run in the fourth, but was otherwise solid in a 5-1 victory over visiting Nogales on Tuesday. His one-hitter ended with his sixth strikeout — an 87 MPH fastball. (To continue click thread).

Blown call? — Covina’s Nick Simons ruled safe at third on a one-out double steal in the fifth. He looks out in the picture and looked out watching it. I thought Nogales coach John Romano might blow up when I asked him about it later because it led to the Colts scoring five runs with two outs. But instead, Romano gave a very classy response: “He (umpire) calls them, I coach them,” Romano said. “They’re doing the best they can and I’m doing the best I can.”

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Softball: Bishop Amat gets a scare before Gonzalez’s big hit beats Northview, 2-1

LA PUENTE — Bishop Amat High School didn’t exactly look like the best softball team in the area Tuesday afternoon.
But as far as the Lancers are concerned, winning is the top priority, and Bishop Amat lived up to that billing against Northview.
Sophomore Alexis Gonzalez lined an RBI single to right field to score Alma Cortez in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Lancers a 2-1 victory over the visiting Vikings in nonleague game.
Senior Natalie Sanchez gave up six hits and struck out 10 to help Bishop Amat, ranked No. 1 in the Valley and in CIF-Southern Section Division 3, improve to 8-1.
Northview, which had tied it at 1 on an RBI single by Mercedes Menchaca in the fifth, slipped to 8-5.

Here’s the post-game interviews from the Bishop Amat side:

The interview with Northview coach Jeff Butler is after the jump:
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Baseball: Sierra Vista pitcher Elias Novelo is 4-0 and 13-0 since his sophomore year

By Fred J. Robledo, Staff Writer
Sierra Vista High School baseball coach Brett Stevens is pulling another one of his magic tricks, and it all starts with pitching. After winning the Montview League title and finishing 19-6 overall in 2010, the Dons graduated eight starters, the most notable being pitcher Christian Huerta, who was 10-2 with a 1.88 ERA and 126 strikeouts. (To continue click thread)

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Baseball Rankings: Bishop Amat edges Bonita in a tight race for No. 1; Glendora surging


1. Bishop Amat ( 7-2) – Pitching doesn’t look like a concern anymore, Lancers allowing just three runs in last four, and have won seven straight since opening 0-2. They’re also No. 1 in D-4, and near the top of several Southland polls.
2. Bonita (7-2) — I finally discovered junior pitcher Justin Garza, who is one of the big reasons the Bearcats are No. 1 in D-3. What impresses me though most is the mojo, I still believe the Bearcats are the best sports school, and that this might be the team that finishes the job come championship time.
3. Glendora (6-2) — The Tartans’ 3-0 start in the Baseline is mighty impressive considering every Baseline League team has an overall winning record.
4. Chino Hills (8-2) — Already 3-0 in the Sierra win wins over Damien and South Hills, but can they hold on for the long haul? I’m not so sure.
5. Charter Oak (5-2) — Four game win streak snapped in 6-5 loss to Damien, but it’s early, Chargers will chase Sierra title to the end.
6. South Hills (5-3) — Without steady pitching in the Sierra League you’re asking for trouble. The Huskies have lots of talent, but not enough talent on the hill it appears.
7. Nogales (8-2) — Suffered a loss to San Dimas, but otherwise still an impressive overall record.
8. Covina (7-3) — The Colts are off to their best start in years, 3-0 in the Valle Vista with a chance to surge ahead against Nogales today.
9. San Dimas (6-4) — Covina and Nogales might be the feel-good favorites in the Valle Vista, but my money’s on the Saints when all is said and done.
10. Diamond Bar (4-5) – Pitchers Kenny Mathews and Henry Omana can only do so much. At some point, the Brahmas need to score runs.



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Softball Rankings: Bishop Amat holds steady at No. 1, but keep an eye on Bonita, South Hills and surprise, surprise Los Altos


Softball Rankings
1. Bishop Amat (7-1) — Because of all the rainouts, the Lancers have five games in five days, starting with Northview today, La Salle Wednesday, Bishop Montgomery Thursday and a pair on Saturday against, Saugus and Corona Santiago. Let’s see how they come out of that?
2. Bonita (12-2) – After playing nearly every day, the ‘Cats finish a rest week with the start of the Hacienda League, and they start with Los Altos Wednesday. That should be interesting with Bonita’s Courtney Gano going against her former team, which is 7-2 without her.
3. South Hills (8-3) — Impressive four-game win streak with victories over St. Lucy’s, Covina, San Dimas and Ayala. They’re at home against 8-2 Claremont today.
4. Glendora (7-4) — Could be a long season in the Baseline for the Tartans, who already are 0-1 with undefeated Etiwanda (10-0) next
5. Los Altos (7-2) — Despite losing Washington-bound stud Courtney Gano, the Conquerors are enjoying a great start after winning the Whittier tournament with a 6-5 win over San Pedro in the championship.
6. Chino Hills (4-2) — Huskies rested with three big games this week against Charter Oak, St. Lucy’s and Ayala.
7. West Covina (5-3) — Already 2-0 in the Hacienda League with an impressive win over Walnut on the road. The Dogs can swing the bat, and have enough pitching to be competitive.
8. Duarte (7-1) — The biggest surprise of the week came when the CIF polls were released on Monday wit the Falcons on top in Division 5.
9. Charter Oak (8-5) — The Chargers have struggled with consistency for a few years now. Although they’re 8-5 overall, they’re only 1-2 in league.
10. Claremont (8-2) — The only thing that keeps the Wolfpack in the top ten is their overall record. In the Sierra they’re last at 0-2.

MAXPREPS MADE EASY
Area League Standings, Rosters, Leaders
Baseline League
Del Rey League
Hacienda League
Mission Valley League
Montview League
Sierra League
Valle Vista League

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