As the high school sports season concludes, Southern California prepares for regional playoffs in baseball and softball starting Tuesday. Some schools opted out to prioritize graduations or club commitments, while others aim to leverage this week for player experience or final championship efforts. El Camino Real, benefiting from rested pitchers after a week off, anticipates a strong showing against Point Loma. Meanwhile, Mater Dei, promoted to Division 1 for regionals, faces Crespi, and El Modena, the top seed in Division 1 softball, waits to compete. Golf state championships also unfold during this busy week.
The City Section championship was icing on the cake," El Camino Real coach Josh Lienhard said. "This is something extra."
City Section baseball representatives have been off for more than week, allowing them to have an advantage with rested pitchers.
With Southern Section Division 2 champion West Ranch not playing, runner-up Mater Dei was moved to Division 1 for the regionals and will play Crespi in an opener.
The state championships in golf take place Tuesday at Poppy Hills CC. La Serna and Santa Margarita are competing for a team title.
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