Corona’s Rising Star: Meet Junior Left-Hander Mason Sims, the New Ace of Prep Baseball
Mason Sims Shines on Mound as Corona Secures Victory Over King
In a standout performance, junior left-hander Mason Sims took center stage during Monday’s Big VIII League game, leading Corona to a 3-0 victory over King. Sims struck out 12 batters without issuing any walks, allowing only four hits across six innings. Anakin Tolman stepped in to secure the save in the seventh inning. Having previously learned from minor league pitchers Ethan Schiefelbein and Seth Hernandez during his freshman and sophomore years, Sims is poised to spearhead the Panthers’ pitching staff for the next two seasons.
In another matchup, Norco defeated Corona Centennial 8-4, highlighted by Dylan Seward’s impressive triple and three RBIs. Centennial managed to gather nine hits against Norco’s ace, Landon Hovermale.
In further scores, Corona Santiago triumphed over Eastvale Roosevelt 11-3, led by Striker Pence’s home run, double, and four RBIs. Ben Lewis contributed significantly with 11 strikeouts in five innings, while Max Eldridge added three hits and three RBIs to the mix.
San Juan Hills clinched a 7-2 victory over El Dorado with Derrick Robertson smashing out three hits. Meanwhile, Santa Margarita dominated Mountain Vista, winning 13-2, thanks in part to Cooper Holland, who recorded three hits and six RBIs, including a grand slam.
South Hills outperformed Los Altos with a decisive 10-1 victory, featuring a grand slam by Diego Villarreal. Carson edged out Narbonne 5-3 in their Marine League opener, with Joseph Meza striking out seven over five innings and Skylar Vinson alongside Fernando Barajas each contributing two hits.
In other notable games, Banning narrowly defeated San Pedro 3-2, with AJ Herrera earning a save and Oscar Chavez and Ethan Camejo each notching two hits. Calabasas showcased dominance with a 12-1 win over Taft, highlighted by Trevor Chang’s grand slam and seven RBIs. Garfield bested Roosevelt 9-4 with Angel Zamudio’s two-run double and Nate Vasquez’s two hits and RBIs. In a close contest, San Fernando emerged victorious over Kennedy 6-4, with Alex Torres improving to a 3-0 record, while Sylmar overcame Verdugo Hills 6-2, showcasing Rickee Luevano’s perfect four-for-four outing and a three-run home run.
