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St. John Bosco celebrates second straight Southern California Regional baseball crown with 4-0 victory against Patrick Henry in Division 1 final
In order for St. John Bosco High to become the first baseball program to win consecutive Southern California Regional championships, the top-seeded Braves entrusted the most consistent and reliable pitcher in the state during the postseason in order to complete their remarkable run. Jack Champlin, a 17-year-old junior, retired... Read more
Concord De La Salle baseball team comes through in clutch again, rallies for 5-4 triumph against San Mateo Serra in Division 1 Northern California Regional final
Dramatic comebacks by the Concord De La Salle High baseball team are nothing new in the brief history of the Northern California Regional Division 1 final, and the Spartans rallied again Saturday for another remarkable victory against San Mateo Serra. The top-seeded Spartans battled back with three runs in... Read more
Del Oro delivers against Sierra Foothill League softball rival Oak Ridge to produce 5-3 win in Division 1 Northern California Regional final
Loomis Del Oro was the last team standing Saturday in the showdown of Sierra Foothill League softball rivals to decide the Northern California Regional Division 1 title. The second-seeded Golden Eagles, who split regular-season clashes with top-seed Oak Ridge of El Dorado Hills, rebounded from a heartbreaking one-run loss... Read more
Mater Dei Catholic softball team produces late surge to pull away from El Modena, win Division 1 Southern California Regional title
The only program to win multiple Southern California Regional softball titles also became the lone school to capture championships in two different divisions. Mater Dei Catholic, the No. 2 seed, scored six runs in the fifth inning and added five more in the seventh to secure a 12-3 victory... Read more
Warm-Up Routines That Actually Work for Youth Athletes
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Proper Warm-Up Warming up is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s routine, yet it’s often overlooked. A proper warm-up is essential for performance, getting the blood flowing to get the muscles (including your heart and lungs) ready to work. It... Read more
How to Build an Off-Field Workout Routine For Baseball Performance
Spring training tips to boost your on-field gameplay Baseball training often means hitting in the cage, taking ground balls, or working on your pitching mechanics. But what happens off the field is just as important—maybe even more. An off-field workout routine can improve your strength, speed, mobility, and recovery.... Read more
Corona, Huntington Beach suffer semifinal losses at National High School Invitational; Livermore Granada secures another shutout in North Carolina
Corona and Huntington Beach, the past two champions of the National High School Invitational, both suffered semifinal setbacks Friday at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Venice High of Florida scored four runs in the fifth inning against top-ranked Corona, which had its 24-game winning streak... Read more
Corona, Huntington Beach advance to National High School Invitational semifinals; La Mirada, Livermore Granada rebound with wins in North Carolina
Following dramatic late-inning victories to open the National High School Invitational, both Corona and Huntington Beach made sure to produce early offense in Thursday’s quarterfinals, resulting in the past two champions of the event advancing to Friday’s semifinals at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Seth... Read more
Corona baseball team stages dramatic comeback in seventh to win National High School Invitational opener, Huntington Beach advances in eight innings
Reigning champion Corona High needed a three-run, seventh-inning rally Wednesday to outlast Casteel High of Arizona in the opening round of the National High School Invitational at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Ethin Bingaman came through in the clutch with two outs, a two-strike count... Read more
Corona baseball team captures Boras Classic South title with 8-3 win against La Mirada, which prevents top-ranked Panthers from tying state record for consecutive shutouts
La Mirada demonstrated again Friday that it is the only lineup thus far capable of manufacturing any offense against the Corona High baseball team. But the top-ranked Panthers continued to showcase how dominant they can be, especially against the elite programs in Southern California. Although the Matadores prevented Corona... Read more
How to Build Arm Strength & Prevent Injuries For Baseball Season
This guide provides baseball and softball training tips for proper warm-ups, mechanics, and recovery to prepare for the spring season. As the weather starts to warm up, now is the perfect time to dust off the glove, grab the bat, and start preparing for an exciting season ahead. Whether... Read more
UFC Fighter Ryan Loder Shares Advice for Wrestlers, Stresses Mental Health
Ryan Loder provides training insights for wrestlers, and shares the importance of mental health in sports. When Ryan Loder stepped into the UFC APEX ring in Las Vegas this past August his life was changed forever—the years of dedication to wrestling, seven-days-a-week workouts, and hunger for achieving greatness paid... Read more