Bishop Alemany Secures Two Wins Against Harvard-Westlake in Recent Sports Matches

Bishop Alemany Takes Series Against Harvard-Westlake with Weekend Victory

In a noteworthy high school baseball matchup, Bishop Alemany claimed a 10-4 victory over Harvard-Westlake on Friday, completing a series in which they won two of three games. This win serves as a reminder of Alemany’s competitive edge, especially against the Wolverines, a team that has seen its fair share of high-level talent.

Historically, Coach Randy Thompson’s Alemany squad has posed challenges for Harvard-Westlake. A memorable encounter occurred years ago, when a team featuring future first-round MLB draft picks Max Fried, Lucas Giolito, and Jack Flaherty fell to Alemany with Giolito on the mound.

Recent performances confirm Thompson’s ability to maintain a strong roster. In Friday’s game, Alemany’s Brody Thompson showcased his talent with two home runs, a double, and three RBIs. Also contributing significantly was Chase Stevenson, who added two home runs and recorded three hits with two RBIs. The team amassed a total of 16 hits during the match.

Brody Thompson expressed his enthusiasm post-game, stating, "Great team win today and series win over Harvard Westlake. Went 3-4 with 2 homers, double, and a walk today."

In other high school baseball action, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame improved to an undefeated record of 10-0 by edging Chaminade 5-4, thanks to Dru Wilson’s pivotal RBI single in the sixth inning. Malakye Matsumoto stood out with three hits and three RBIs, including a home run, while Lachlan Clark delivered four innings of scoreless relief with seven strikeouts.

Loyola secured a narrow 5-4 victory over St. Francis, with freshman Anthony Adame closing the game with striking relief and Austin Junk driving in the winning run with a late double.

Sierra Canyon dominated Crespi with a decisive 19-2 victory, fueled by Charlie Cummings, who recorded two doubles, a single, and three RBIs. Royal saw impressive pitching from Dustin Dunwoody, who struck out 16 opponents in six innings in their 6-2 win against Simi Valley.

In a thrilling Foothill League confrontation, Hart narrowly defeated Valencia 15-14 despite Valencia’s impressive four-run rally in the seventh inning. Individual contributions were highlighted by Justin Gaisford, who had a home run and five RBIs for Valencia, while Hart’s Matix Frithsmith brought in three RBIs.

Other notable results included:

• El Camino Real defeating Chatsworth 6-3, with RJ De La Rosa and Jackson Sellz each driving in two runs.
• Birmingham securing an 8-2 victory over Granada Hills, powered by Carlos Acuna’s five strikeouts.
• Cleveland edging past Taft 3-2, where Ezra Preis had two hits and two RBIs.
• St. John Bosco achieving a dominant 13-0 win over JSerra, marking their fifth shutout in seven games.

In softball, Norco delivered a commanding performance, defeating Corona Centennial 14-0, highlighted by Leighton Gray’s two home runs.

These matchups highlight the competitive nature of high school baseball across the region, setting the stage for exciting continued action as the season progresses.