Quentin Young Shines in Playoffs as Oaks Christian Advances
With the high school baseball season nearing its conclusion, Quentin Young from Oaks Christian is making a lasting impression as scouts closely monitor his performance. His extraordinary skills have captivated fans, especially following a standout game during the first round of the Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.
Playoff Highlights
In a decisive matchup against Redlands East Valley, Young showcased his prowess by hitting his 14th home run—a three-run shot—that contributed significantly to Oaks Christian’s 9-2 victory. His performance was further highlighted by:
- Two hits and four RBIs by Young.
- Home runs from teammates Joshua Brown and James Latshaw.
- A complete game pitched by Ty Hanley.
Noteworthy Performances Across the League
The playoffs featured numerous impressive performances from teams across the division:
- San Clemente 8, Westlake 0: Mike Erspamer dominated with a complete game, allowing only one hit while striking out seven. Kaden Raymond contributed with a two-run home run.
- Servite 1, Riverside Prep 0: Toby Kwon delivered a solid outing, yielding just two hits without any walks in his complete game effort.
- Mater Dei 3, South Hills 0: Brandon Thomas excelled on the mound, striking out seven and walking none as he led his team to victory.
- West Ranch 4, Palm Desert 3: Hunter Manning shone with three hits and three RBIs, alongside six strong innings pitched.
- Simi Valley 3, Ventura 0: Kyle Casey further solidified Simi Valley’s playoff run with four strikeouts in a complete game.
- Crean Lutheran 6, La Habra 1: Ben Keller delivered an excellent performance with three hits and three RBIs, leading his team to a significant upset.
Additional Match Scores
Other notable scores from the playoffs include:
- Etiwanda 11, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 5: A six-run fifth inning sparked by home runs from Angel Mejia and LJ Roellig.
- Gahr 10, La Salle 0: Andres Gonzalez and Adrien Ramirez each contributed three RBIs, while Jake Ourique struck out eight in six innings.
- Trabuco Hills 4, Bonita 3: Ryan Luce had two doubles in a close win.
- Loyola 8, Sierra Canyon 1: After a tie at the end of regulation, Loyola erupted for seven runs in the eighth, securing the win.
- Fountain Valley 4, El Segundo 2: A remarkable comeback led by a three-run fifth inning.
- Anaheim Canyon 10, Maranatha 6: Cooper Stevenson ignited the offense with a two-run double.
- Foothill 6, Long Beach Millikan 4: Gavin Lauridsen excelled on the mound with over six innings pitched and seven strikeouts.
- Torrance 5, Chino Hills 1: Hector Chavez hit a two-run home run for Torrance.
- Murrieta Mesa 6, Santa Monica 0: Tanner Blackmon’s stellar performance included seven strikeouts.
- Valencia 4, Northview 1: Lincoln Hunt stood out with three hits.
- Saugus 22, Wise Da Vinci 3: Zach Seeley made headlines with two home runs and nine RBIs.
As the playoffs progress, all eyes will remain on athletes like Quentin Young, whose skills and contributions are crucial for their teams in the quest for playoff success.