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A look back at 2024 and it was another year of the South Valley crushing the rest of the Central Section where the best baseball is played.

DIVISION 1

CENTRAL SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
LIBERTY PATRIOTS beat CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES 9-6

SOCAL DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

LIBERTY PATRIOTS beat MOORPARK 6-5 (10 innings)

DIVISION 2 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES beat ATASCADERO GREYHOUNDS 4-2

DIVISION 3 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

KINGSBURG VIKINGS beat FOWLER REDCATS 8-0

DIVISION 4 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

LIBERTY MADERA HAWKS beat INDEPENDENCE FALCONS 3-2

DIVISION 5 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

SHAFTER GENERALS beat TORRES TOROS 8-0

DIVISION 6 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

CHAVEZ TITANS beat LINDSAY CARDINALS 1-0

DIVISION 5 SOCAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

CHAVEZ TITANS beat AZUSA 8-6 (9 innings)

PAGMETER ALL CENTRAL SECTION ALL STAR TEAM

PAGMETER TEAM OF THE YEAR
LIBERTY PATRIOTS
By far the best team in the Central Section finishing the year at 32-4 along with finishing the year red hot with a 20 game winning streak, The Patriots are the 2024 Central Section Champions and the Division 2 SoCal State Champions.

PAGMETER SMALL SCHOOL TEAMS OF THE YEAR
CHAVEZ TITANS
The Titans got hot after the Easter tournaments and steam rolled the rest of the way finishing with a 14 game winning streak. The Titans should have received a very high seed in Division 5 but somehow the CIF gave the Titans the No 2 seed in Division 6 and from there, the young Titans took care of business. 7 out of 9 Titan starters were sophomores. Let that sink in.
The Titans won the Division 6 Championship and also are the SoCal Division 5 State Champions. The Titans also proved the PAGMETER was spot on and the Titans should have been seeded in Division 5 because the Titans beat the D5 Champion Shafter Generals in the SoCal Division 5 State playoffs.

PAGMETER COACH OF THE YEAR
TONY MILLS-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
Coach Mills and his staff did a great job winning the Central Section Championship and the SoCal Division 2 State Championship. The Patriots were aggressive at the plate, got the big hit when needed and the pitching stepped up finishing with a 20 game winning streak (32-4).
Tony was recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association as the Region 8 Coach of the year. Region 8 includes states of California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arkansas.

PAGMETER SMALL SCHOOL COACH AND TEAM OF THE YEAR
SCOTT NEAL AND the CHAVEZ TITANS
Coach Neal and his staff coached this young team to perfection. The Titans should have been the No1 seed in Division 5 but instead they received the No 2 seed in Division 6. SMH.
The Titans started 7 sophomores and the Titans won the Division 6 Section Championship beating Lindsay 1-0. Coach Neal was the head coach at Chavez between 2006 and 2018, the Titans won the Division 5 Section Championship in 2015 and 2016. Coach started coaching again last year and the Titans will be loaded for a while.
The Titans stayed hot by beating the D5 Section Champion Shafter Generals in the D5 SoCal State playoffs along the way and ended up beating Azusa 8-6 in 9 innings to win the Division 5 SoCal State Championship. In the 9th, Titans, Marcos DeLira Doubled off the Wall scoring Miguel Ramirez, Yogi Agredano RBI Single scored DeLira and winning pitcher Yogi Agredano shut the door in the bottom of the 9th.
Benji Perez 3-4, SB, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs. Jayden Popoy 2 hits, R, SB. Daniel Carrillo 2 hits, R, SB
DeLira and Agredano each with 2 hits.
Not too bad for a No 8 seed in the Socal state playoffs and finishing the year with a 14 game winning streak.

PAGMETER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BROCK THOMPSON-Senior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
Brock is by far the best player in the Central Section and fun to watch play because he’s an old school aggressive hitter. Brock was a gamer and loves to hit when it’s clutch time. Brock helped the Patriots win the Central Section Championship beating Clovis West 9-6. The South Yosemite River League player of the year hit .402 with 10 Home Runs, 11 doubles, 22 stolen bases, 38 RBI’s, and scored 45 runs. In the Division 2 State Championship game, Mr Gamer hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 7th inning that tied the score in an eventual win for the Patriots over Moorpark in the SoCal D2 championship game. The super athletic shortstop also had a 2.55 ERA in 12 appearances on the mound, with 3 saves, including a save in the Central Section championship game against Clovis West.
Next stop will be playing baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

PAGMETER PITCHER OF THE YEAR
MASON BRASSFIELD-senior-BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES
One the best lefty’s in the country and was so tough in his Eagles career. The South Yosemite Valley League player of the year went 11-2 with a 0.66 ERA with 4 shutouts, 156 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. Mason led the Eagles to a Division 2 Section Championship.
Next stop will be playing big time college baseball at Texas Christian University (TCU)

PAGMETER PITCHER/HITTER OF THE YEAR
TYLER PATRICK-Senior-CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES
Tyler finished his amazing high school career as one of the best 2-sport athletes in school history.
In football, TP leaves as the all time leading passer in school history and you all know what TP went through with the complete shit-show at QB. SMH.
In baseball TP was voted the TRAC Player of the Year, did it all at the plate and pitching. TP hit .361 with 6 Home Runs, 13 doubles, and 39 RBI’s. The Golden Eagles ace finished with a 9-1 record and a 1.08 ERA, 65 innings pitches with 77 strikeouts.
Next stop will be playing baseball at Fresno State.

PAGMETER HEART AWARD WINNER
ADAN FLORES-Junior-CENTRAL GRIZZLIES
Adan loves playing the game of baseball and it’s great to see when you watch him play. Adan plays with Heart and passion along with being maybe the hardest working player in the state. The junior All Star Caught every inning except when he pitched. Adan threw out 50% of base stealers and as we all know most of the time, stolen bases are off the pitcher because of not holding the runners on.
Adan is also dangerous at the plate and he hit the longest Home Run maybe ever at Central. Adan will come into his senior year as one of the best Catchers in the state.

PAGMETER SMALL SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
MCGUIRE SMITH-Senior-LIBERTY MADERA HAWKS
One of the best players in the Central Section/state that can do it all at the plate with speed and on defense. McGuire was a 4-year starter, lifetime .455 hitter, was also the Cal Hi Sports Small school Player of the year and one of the best ever in school history. His senior year he hit .478, with 16 Doubles, 5 Triples, 2 Home runs and knocked in 44 runs. The super lefty was the Northwest Sequoia League MVP, leaves Liberty as the all time hits leader with 202 which is the new Central Section Hit record and also leaves with two Division 4 Section Championship rings. He also gets it done in the classroom with 4.0 GPA and next stop will be playing at UC Riverside and the Highlanders are getting a good one.

PAGMETER UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR
MCCOY SILICZ, Sophomore-BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES
A star is born with this 6 ‘5 sophomore. The super sophomore did it all at the plate and pitching.
The SYVL Pitcher of the Year went 13-2 with a 1.49 ERA, in 79 innings pitched with 90 strikeouts. At the plate he hit .389 with a triple, 5 doubles, 21 RBIs and was a big part of the Eagles winning the Division 2 Section Championship.

PAGMETER CENTRAL SECTION ALL STARS (In no particular order)

AIDEN MEDINA-Senior-HOOVER PATRIOTS
Aiden hit .543 with 8 doubles, 7 triples, 12 stolen bases, scored 27 runs and knocked in 27 runs. Aiden also threw in 61 innings with 67 K’s. Aiden was Valedictorian, 4-year starter, career .480 hitter and next stop will be playing at Fresno City.

JAKE TURLEY-Senior-CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES
Jake had an outstanding senior year finishing with an 8-1 record and a 1.13 ERA. The next stop for the TRAC Pitcher of the year will be playing for the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds.

HUDSON GROH-Senior-LIBERTY MADERA HAWKS
Runner up for Pagmeter Player of the year. 4-year starter and outstanding 2-sport athlete also in football. The leading hitter in the Central Section hit.530, knocked in 30 runs, scored 43 runs with 13 doubles, 8 triples, and scored 48 runs.
The Hawks ace also went 9-0 with a 1.27 ERA, 88 K’s in 59 innings.
Hudson leaves Liberty Madera with two Division 4 Section Championship rings and the next stop will be playing baseball at COS.

BLAKE MOORE-Junior-CALIFORNIA CITY RAVENS
Here is a 6’5 player that would be an All Star on any team in the Central Section. Blake hit .436 with 26 RBIs at the plate. The Ravens ace was overpowering with a 1.56 ERA, threw 85 innings and led the Central Section in strikeouts with 186. Blake is a 3-sport athlete also in football as the QB and soccer. Get ready for a huge senior year!

BOWEN SALYARDS-Senior-STOCKDALE MUSTANGS
Outstanding career for the Mustangs. The Mustangs ace always pitched in the big game and went 9-3 with a 2.28 ERA, 92 strikeouts in 83 innings.

BRADY SELF-Senior-CENTENNIAL GOLDEN HAWKS
Outstanding senior infielder hitting.400 with 6 HRs, and will leave with a Central Section Championship ring his junior year.

JACOB SIXTOS-Sophomore-CHAVEZ TITANS
Jacob got hot and played like a senior down the stretch in helping the young Titans win the Division 6 Section Championship along with the Division 5 SoCal State Championship. By the time Jacob graduates, he will go down as one of the best players in school history pitching and hitting.

JUSTIN CUELLAR-Senior-TULARE WESTERN MUSTANGS
When you played the Mustangs, you just had to hope the hard throwing lefty wasn’t pitching that day.
The WYL Most Valuable Player went 9-1 with a 1.40 ERA. 137 strikeouts in 75 innings pitched. The Mustangs all time leader in strikeouts with 373 and next stop will be pitching at UCLA.

GAGE MATTIS-Seniors-CABRILLO CONQUISTADORS
The Conquistadors had the best combo pitchers in the state with seniors Mattis and Spencer Galllimore. Gage Mattis had an outstanding senior year going 12-0 with a 0.63 ERA, 104 K’s in 88 IP. In 2 years Gage went 23-1, with a 0.85 ERA, 210 K’s. Gage was the Mountain League Pitcher of the year and the next stop will be pitching at Allan Hancock College.

LUKE MANN-Senior-BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES
The outstanding senior speedy outfielder for the Division 2 Section Champions hit .441 with 5 triples, 10 doubles, 1 HR, scored 44 runs, 14 stolen bases and knocked in 26 runs.

LOGAN JUDD-Senior-FRONTIER TITANS
One of the best players in the Central Section. His junior year, Logan was one of the best pitchers in the state but because of injury, he got to show the world how good he is at the plate with plenty of power his senior year. Logan hit .387, with 5 Home Runs and the next stop will be playing for the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and with new Head Coach Jordan Banfield.

ADAM DELGADO-Senior-KERMAN LIONS
One of the best two-sport athletes in the Central Section. Adam is also a Pagmeter All Star in football at Wide Receiver. The 4-year starter in both sports, was the Lions ace and always pitched against the best teams on the schedule going 8-2 with a 2.25. The Tri-County Pitcher of the year was a Lions Valedictorian with a 4.34 GPA and next stop will be playing baseball at Fresno City College.

MARCEL LEAL-Senior-CLOVIS COUGARS
One of best hitters in the Central Section and back to back TRAC All Stars. The senior team leader was the Cougars leadoff hitter, the igniter and got the Cougars offense fired up hitting .370 with 8 doubles along with playing a great 2nd base.
Marcel also gets it done in the classroom with a 4.6 GPA, Valedictorian and the next stop will be attending Craig school of business at Fresno State and on a full scholarship.

JENSEN HIRSCHKORN-Sophomore-KINGSBURG VIKINGS
One of the best young pitchers in the country! Jensen is 6 ‘7,185 lbs, has such a smooth delivery with a good fastball, slider, a very good change up and is getting better and better with every outing. Jensen finished the year at 5-0 with a 0.60 ERA.

ERIK RICO-Junior-REDWOOD RANGERS
Rico will be the leader in the Clubhouse for Pagmeter Player of the Year in 2025. The super junior and East Yosemite League MVP is a tremendous athlete playing 3B/SS. and also pitched with a 90 mph fastball going 7-1 with a 1.29 ERA, 63 inning pitches with 87 strikeouts. The Rangers ace will be one of the top pitchers in the state and will be playing baseball for Fresno State.

BRAYDEN GUTIERREZ-Junior-STOCKDALE MUSTANGS
Will come into 2025 as one of the best players in the state. Brayden has plenty of power, hitting .370 with 9 HR’s, a triple, 10 doubles, and 28 RBIs. Every team that the Mustangs played knew to pitch Gutierrez very carefully.

KADE MONIS-Junior-FOWLER REDCATS
The West Sequoia Offensive Player of the year with a tremendous junior year hitting .455, with 10 doubles and 27 RBI’s. Pitching, Kade went 5-1, 2.84 ERA and watch for a fantastic senior year.

ZACH SIMMON-Junior-CENTRAL VALLEY CHRISTIAN CAVALIERS
The junior ace is getting better and better with every outing. The Tri-County Kings All Star went 5-0 with a 1.11 ERA, 90 strikeouts in 56 innings. Get ready for a big senior year.

CHRISTOPHER TURPIN-Senior-TEHACHAPI WARRIORS
Will go down as one of the best ever at Tehachapi. The SYML Player of the Year and ace went 13-2 with a 1.15 ERA and also hit .453 with 3 triples, 14 doubles and 30 RBIs.

GRANT VOSS-Senior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
The speedy senior Centerfileder also has plenty of power. Voss hit 9 HRs with 24 RBIs and next stop will be playing at Oklahoma Christian.

MASON SOARES-Senior-HANFORD BULLPUPS
The 6’3 righthander is a power pitcher that throws strikes with a very good fastball, curve and changeup. The WYL All star gets it done in the classroom with a 3.8 GPA.

TREY MORRIS-Junior-WASHINGTON UNION PANTHERS
The Panthers lefty ace had to shut down the pitching because of an injury and will be back for his senior year. Instead of pitching, the 6’3 215 lb moved to 1st base. The Tri-County Kings All Star and Texas commit hit .372 with 8 doubles, 3 triples and 6 Home runs.

BECKETT ZAVOREK-Senior-BULLARD KNIGHTS
Beckett played old school Bullard Hardball and BZ could have played on any great Knights team in any ERA because he gets after it. The CMAC Player of the year hit .452. With 9 doubles, 4 triples, 25 RBIs and 16 Stolen bases. The 4-year starter is one of the best players in the state and the next stop will be playing for the Arizona State Sun Devils

CASH CLARK-Junior-TAFT WILDCATS
Cash can pitch, catch and play infield. The South Sequoia League Player of the Year hit .478 with a triple, 12 stolen bases, 12 doubles and 31 RBIs. Get ready for a big senior year!

MATTHEW PRADO-Senior-LIBERTY MADERA HAWKS
Had a tremendous career with the Hawks and was a big part of the Hawks winning back to back Division 4 Section Championships. His senior year, Prado went 10-2, with a 1.47 ERA, 70 K’s in 57 innings. At the plate he Hit .326 with 26 RBI’s and the next stop will be playing at Fresno City.

BRADY DURKAN-Junior-FRONTIER TITANS
One of the best pitchers in the state and leader in the clubhouse for 2025 Pagmeter Pitcher of the year. Brady went 12-2, with a 1.41 ERA, 84 innings pitched with 93 K’s. Brady has a good fastball, curveball and changeup. Brady has verbally committed to play at Cal Poly and the Mustangs will be getting a good one.

CHANCE GERECKE-Junior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
The Pates ace was a big part of the Patriots winning the Central Section Championship going 11-0 with a 2.30 ERA and 3 complete games. At the plate, Chance hit 4 home runs with 22 RBIs. Look for a big senior year pitching and hitting.

SPENCER GALLIMORE-Senior-CABRILLO CONQUISTADORS
Spencer was tough on the Hill and at the plate. Spencer went 9-0 with a 0.71 ERA, 99 K’s in 78 IP and only 10 walks. At the plate he hit .380 with 9 doubles.
In 2 years, Spencer went 20-2 with 1.00 ERA, 179 K’s and the next stop will be playing at Colorado Springs College.

PRESTON RADLIFF-Junior-YOSEMITE BADGERS
Preston had a very good year pitching and playing shortstop. Pitching, he went 8-2, 83 strikeouts in 62 innings. The outstanding shortstop hit .400 with 33 RBI’s. Get ready for a big senior year.

HOLDEN HIRSCHKORN-Senior-KINGSBURG VIKINGS
Holden is one of the best two-sports athletes in the Central Section and was the Pagmeter Central Section Tight End of the year.
The 6 ‘1, 200 lb stud was the Tri-County offensive player of the year and a big part of the Vikings winning the Division 3 Section Championship back to back years. The Tri-County Kings Player of the year hit .408, with 6 doubles and 21 RBI’s. With Pitching, the senior lefty went 9-2 with a 2.02 ERA and the next stop will be playing baseball at UC Davis.

EVAN CHURCHMAN-Senior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
The South Yosemite River League Pitcher of the tied for the most wins in the Central Section going 13-2. Evan got the win in the Central Section Championship game in relief. The strike thrower only walked 21 batters in 102 innings and finished with a 1.37 ERA.

JAKE PORTER-Senior-BULLARD KNIGHTS
One of the best Catchers and fierce competitors in the Central Section. Jake was a 4-year starter, the cleanup hitter, hit .398 and was the team leader behind the plate. Next stop will be playing at Santa Clara.

MATTEO MARTINEZ-Senior-SHAFTER GENERALS
When you win a Section Championship, you need an ace to step up and the Generals had Matteo who was the team leader who hit .345 and had a 1.71 ERA pitching.

QUINCY WINKLER-Senior-TEMPLETON EAGLES
Quincy loves playing the game of baseball and it showed with every game he played in and sky’s the limit for the 6 ‘7, 225 lb pitcher/infielder. Quincy is also a tremendous basketball player for the Eagles. Quincy hit .444, with 5 Home Runs, a new Eagles school record with 39 RBI’s and the next stop will be playing baseball at Cal Poly.

NOAH GONZALEZ-Senior-HANFORD BULLPUPS
The West Yosemite League Pitcher of the year had a tremendous senior finishing with a 1.98 ERA. The 6’0 lefty strike thrower also gets it done in the classroom with a 3.8 GPA.

JONATHAN MOSQUEDA-Senior-LINDSAY CARDINALS
The Cardinals ace and the East Sequoia League MVP had a tremendous senior year with a 8-3 record and 1.27 ERA, 97 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched. Many games pitched, Jonathan didn’t get much help with the Cardinals offense. At the plate, he hit .342 and Jonathan would be the ace on many teams in the Central Section.

MASON SOARES-Senior-HANFORD BULLPUPS
The 6’3 righthander is a power pitcher that throws strikes with a very good fastball, curve and changeup. The WYL All star gets it done in the classroom with a 3.8 GPA.

JAYDEN HERTEL-Senior-CLOVIS NORTH BRONCOS
Jayden was a 4-year starter and came up big in so many games hitting .392. The TRAC All Star leaves CN with the school record 19 game hitting streak, 2nd All time in hits, 4-time TRAC All Star and the next stop will be playing baseball at UNLV.

JOSHUA MORENO-Senior-EDISON TIGERS
Josh was the ace for new Head Coach Brandon Simon and went 6-1 with a 1.88 ERA. Josh pitched in all the big Tiger games. Josh was a 4-year varsity starter, 4-time Scholar Athlete, Valedictorian, 4.32 GPA and the next stop will be playing for the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds.

DRAKE DAVIS-Junior-CLOVIS COUGARS
Will come into 2025 as one of the best players in the state after leading the Cougars in hitting with a .388 average and 31 RBI’s. Drake is 6’2, plays 1st base and catcher. Drake has plenty of power and is getting better with every game he plays.

MAX MENDES-Senior-MEMORIAL PANTHERS
The Panthers stud righthander was tough to beat and teams playing against SJM, just had to hope Max wasn’t pitching that day. Max ERA was 1.77 with 107 strikeouts in 80 innings, giving up only 57 hits, 17 BB. The CMAC Pitcher of the year threw the only perfect game in school history beating Madera 1-0.
Next stop will be playing baseball at Cal State Northridge.

ZACK WARGO-Sophomore-KERN VALLEY BRONCS
Outstanding senior year pitching and hitting. Zack finished with a 1.87 ERA, 49 innings pitched with 98 strikeouts. Playing shortstop, Zack hit..458 with 29 RBI’s, scored 29 runs and 14 stolen bases.

MARC-ANTHONY CARROLL-Senior-CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES
The TRAC All Star might just be the most improved player in the Central Section after having a breakout year hitting .403 with 10 doubles, scoring 28 runs and Carroll is also one of best fielding infielders in the state. Next stop will be playing at Reedley College.

DREW CERDA-Senior-SELMA BEARS
The Tri-County Sequoia Pitcher of the year he got hot down the stretch and the Bears won some big games. Drew threw 69 innings and struck out 69 batters. When Cerda was pitching, the Bears had the confidence that they could beat anybody.

HOUSTON HIRSCHKORN-Senior-KINGSBURG VIKINGS
One of the best two-sports athletes in the state and was the glue for the Vikings playing shortstop. Houston is a stud middle LB, DE,/TE and Pagmeter All Star for the outstanding Vikings football team. Houston is the perfect example of how football makes a tougher/mentally better baseball player on and off the field. Houston was a gamer that loves playing when the pressure is on. Houston had a tremendous career at Kingsburg, gets it down in the classroom with 4.06 GPA and next stop will be playing baseball at UC Davis.

KEYNEN GOMEZ-Junior-BULLARD KNIGHTS
One of the best Shortstops in the state and also pitched for the Knights. Keynen hit .456 with 31 runs scored, OBS of .600, 13 stolen bases and outstanding defensive player. The CMAC All Star’s next stop will be playing at San Diego State.

GAVIN EKIZIAN-Junior-KINGSBURG VIKINGS
Will come into 2025 as one of the best pitchers in the state. Gavin got the win in the Division 3 Championship game, dominating with 4-hit shutout with 11 K’s and 0 walks. The 6’2 righthander finished the year with a 1.67 ERA. Gavin has already committed to play for Fresno State after he graduates

ERIK FURNESS-Junior-ST JOSEPH KNIGHTS
Get ready for a big senior year after a tremendous junior year from the Mountain League All Star hitting .350 with 9 home runs.

KALEB KOELEWYN-Sophomore-SIERRA PACIFIC GOLDEN BEARS
A star is born with the Golden Bears ace after a tremendous sophomore year going 7-1 with a 1.97 ERA, 61 strikeouts in 49 innings. Kaleb gets better and better with every outing.

WILEM SALKIN-Senior-FRESNO HIGH WARRIORS
The NYL Player of the year had a tremendous senior year. The Warriors ace went 10-2, played outstanding at shortstop when he wasn’t pitching, hit .375 and was the Valedictorian. That is a great senior year!

DEAKIN BRINKLEY-Sophomore-BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES
One of the best young players in the state after a tremendous sophomore year hitting .468 with 2 home runs,5 triples, 12 doubles, 10 stolen bases, scored 37 runs and knocked in 42 runs.

JACK JONES-Junior-LOMPOC BRAVES
The Braves junior ace had a tremendous year and get ready for a big senior year. JJ did it all pitching and hitting. Jack went 8-2 with a 1.63 ERA. 133 K’s in 90 innings and at the plate JJ hit .407.

SABASTIAN PEREZ-Senior-FIREBAUGH EAGLES
Outstanding year and got hot down the stretch. Sebastian hit .432 with 13 doubles. 15 stolen bases and the next stop will be playing at Monterey Peninsula College.

JOSIAH GUERRA, Sophomore, ORANGE COVE TITANS
One of the best young speedy hitters in the Central Section and the Titans are set for the next 2 years.
The East Sequoia League Offensive Player of the Year hit .420 with 33 RBI’s, 14 doubles, 6 triples, 1 home run, and 34 Stolen bases.

ADAM SALAZAR-Senior-RIDGEVIEW WOLF PACK
Adam had a huge senior year hitting .452 with 2 home runs, 12 doubles, scored 30 runs, 10 stolen bases and knocked in 30 runs.

RICKY SIMENTAL-Senior-SANGER APACHES
Ricky was the team leader and the heart and soul of the Apaches. The Senior CMAC All Star outfielder was a tough out with plenty of speed and played great defense. Ricky scored 24 runs, hit .346 with 14 stolen bases. Next stop will be playing at Reedley College.

DREW CAPPEL-Senior-ATASCADERO GREYHOUNDS
When you played the Hounds, you had to hope the ace wasn’t pitching. The senior leader went 7-1, with 1.83 ERA, 57 innings with 67 K’s and that’s pitching against the top teams on the schedule.

BUBBA SMITH-Junior-FOWLER REDCATS
One of the best small school players in the Central Section. Bubba is also very good at football and was being recruited by plenty of other high schools in the area especially when the Football team had a coaching change, Bubba decided to stay in Fowler.
Bubba hit .371 with 38 RBI’s, 12 doubles, and 6 home runs. Pitching he went 7-3, with a 2.68 ERA, 68 innings pitched with 102 strikeouts.

MASON MEDINA-Senior-MINARETS MUSTANGS
The Mustangs overpowering ace was tough even though he didn’t get much offensive help.
Mason finished the year with 1.67 ERA, 146 K’s in 75 innings. At the plate Mason hit .344.

ALIJAH GUZMAN-Junior-SANGER WEST HORNETS
Alijah is the first Pagmeter All Star in Sanger West school history, The ace went 8-2 with a 1.04 ERA, 133 strikeouts in 74 innings and hit .359 with 17 stolen bases.

TRYCE SPAINHOWARD-Junior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
If the Patriots were not already stacked in 2024, the Patriots had one of the best defensive catchers/leaders in the state throwing out 50% of base stealers. The human backstop hit .383 with 12 doubles and 29 RBI’s and will come into 2025

THOMAS GLENN-Sophomore-MISSION PREP ROYALS
Thomas is off to a great start after a very good sophomore year hitting .364 with 5 home runs, 33 RBI’s and 11 doubles.

ISMAEL PENA-Senior-WOODLAKE TIGERS
The East Sequoia League Offensive Player of the Year had a tremendous senior year. The senior team leader hit .522 and was alway on base. The senior team leader is also a very good football player.

JOSH HARO-Junior-FOWLER REDCATS
The Redcats ace had a tremendous junior year also at the plate. Pitching, Josh went 8-1 with 2.00 ERA, 58 K’s in 43 innings. At the plate he hit .473 with 7 doubles, 2 triples and knocked in 33 runs. The Redcats will be very good in 2025 because plenty are coming back including Haro’s.

NIC COLEMAN-Senior-IMMANUEL EAGLES
The senior leader did a tremendous job pitching and hitting. Nic was also a City-County All Star in football. The Eagles lefty ace went 7-3. 69 strikeouts in 61 innings. At the plate he hit .468 with 14 doubles, 31 RBI’s, and 2 home runs.

RUBEN RUIZ-Senior-EXETER MONARCHS
One of the best athletes in the Central Section. 4-year starter in baseball, 3-year starter in football and 2-year starter in basketball. In baseball he hit .402, 15 doubles, 14 stolen bases and scored 40 runs. Next stop will be playing football and baseball at Mount Marty University in Yankton South Dakota.

ELI GARAY-Senior-IMMANUEL EAGLES
The Tri-County Sequoia MVP is one of the best catchers in the Central Section. Eli hit .405 with 9 doubles and 3 home runs.

GUSTAVO IBARRA-Senior-COALINGA HORNED TOADS
The senior leader got it done on and off the field hitting .405 with 28 stolen bases and made the Coalinga Honor roll.

INES FELIX-Senior-FIREBAUGH EAGLES
The West Sierra League MVP hit .375 with 32 RBI’s, 14 stolen bases, and 10 doubles. The next stop for the Eagles ace will be playing baseball at Reedley College.

TRISTEN WATSON-Senior-CENTENNIAL GOLDEN HAWKS
The South Yosemite River league All Star hit .356 with 2 home runs, 9 doubles and scored 30 runs. Tristen will go down with the biggest hit in school history and maybe in the history of the South valley when last year he hit a 3-run homer in the 7th inning of the Central Section Championship game beating Buchanan 4-3.

CADEN CHURCHMAN-Senior-LIBERTY PATRIOTS
Caden was a gamer and always came through in the clutch for the Central Section Champions. Caden hit 7 home runs with 8 doubles, along with 36 RBIs.

ADAM HAEDEN-Sophomore-GARZA GUARDIANS
A star is born with this sophomore Guardian Ace. Adam got better and better with every start and finished with a 1.35 ERA . Head Coach Chad Rothford has his strike thrower set for the next 2 years.

JORDAN BRITO-Senior-RIDGEVIEW WOLF PACK
The senior team leader hit .453 with 3 triples, 13 doubles, scored 35 runs, 14 stolen bases, and 29 RBIs. Jordan also did a nice job playing outfield and pitching in relief, throwing in 24 innings with 44 strikeouts.

JAXON GRIFFITHS-Junior-REDWOOD RANGERS
Will come into his senior year one of the best left handed hitters in the state. The EYL All Star has speed and is a tremendous center fielder. He hit .422 with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 14 stolen bases, and scored 29 runs. It didn’t take long to figure out that Jaxon was a dangerous hitter so he walked 22 times and stayed patient at the plate.

LOGAN CUNNINGHAM-Junior-BULLARD KNIGHTS
Logan came up big when the Knights needed a big win. Logan is the Greg Maddux of the Central Section (Google Greg Maddux) with keeping hitters off balanced and finished the year with 10-1 record and 1.50 ERA.