St. Paul defeated Glendora 11-7 during a prep softball game during the Charter Oak Softball Tournament semifinals at Big League Dreams Sports Park in West Covina.
(Staff Photo by Keith Birmingham)

By David Felton
WEST COVINA — The softball teams from La Serna and St. Paul will meet Saturday for the second time this season after each won semifinal games Friday at the Charter Oak Tournament.
Paced by Dana De La Torre’s three-run home run in the first inning, La Serna posted a 4-3 victory over Claremont at Big League Dreams Park. And on an adjacent field at the same time, St. Paul overcame an early three-run deficit to beat Glendora 11-7.
The area rivals will play in the tournament final at 3 p.m. Saturday, while Claremont (4-4) and Glendora will meet in the third-place game at 1 p.m. La Serna and St. Paul met just over a week ago at the Brea Olinda Tournament, with the Swordsmen earning a 2-1 victory.

Friday’s semifinals
La Serna 4, Claremont 3
St. Paul 11, Glendora 7
Saturday’s Championship
At Big League Dreams
La Serna vs. St. Paul, 3 p.m.
Third-place game
Glendora vs. Claremont, 4:30 p.m.