May 7, 2008

   Claremont High's junior varsity baseball team beat Los Osos, 10-3, Wednesday at Los Osos and claimed the Baseline League championship. At least, unofficially, that is.

    The win gave the Wolfpack a 10-5 league record (17-7 overall), which is reportedly good enough for first place. However, since league standings are not posted at the freshman and JV levels, the championship has yet to be confirmed.

    The Pack wrapped up its 2008 JV campaign by exploding for seven runs in the fourth inning and three more in the seventh to knock off the Grizzlies. Seven players had one hit each in the team's seven-hit attack, including freshman Grant Melker, who reached base 14 consecutive times to close out the season. He played most of the year with the freshman team before being promoted to junior varsity two weeks ago.

    Down 2-0, Claremont put seven runs on the board in the fourth. Michael Brooks singled, and with one out, Dylan Betancourt and Melker walked to load the bases. Joey Inglese hit one off the hands to right for a hit to score Brooks. Jake Hellein bounded a seeing-eye single up the middle to drive in Betancourt and Melker. James Brooks had a pop-fly single to center to knock home Inglese, and Hellein came home on a wild pitch. Trent Woodward was hit by a pitch, and Woody Cash followed with the only hard-hit ball of the inning, a double to left that scored James Brooks and Woodward. 

    In the seventh, Betancourt walked and Melker singled of the pitcher's leg. Inglese walked to load the bases, and Craig Brown's ground out scored Betancourt. Woodward doubled to right center to drive in Melker and Inglese.

    Mark Landgreen pitched five innings and gave up two runs (one earned) on six hits, while walking one and striking out four. Taylor Meyer followed with two innings in relief, surrendering one run on three hits. 
 

May 5, 2008

    The Wolfpack junior varsity scored four unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth to break open a 4-4 tie and went on to beat Los Osos, 8-4 Monday at the Wolf Den.

    Jake Hellein came on in relief of Dylan Betancourt and gave up just one run and two hits over the final four innings to get the win.

    Claremont struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning. James Brooks singles and moved to second on Trent Woodward's sacrifice. Michael Brooks then singled in his brother to get the Pack on the board.

    After the Grizzlies went ahead with two runs in the top of the second, Claremont responded with two runs of its own. Grant Melker hit a one-out double down the first base line, and Joey Inglese singled him to third. Andrew Martinez walked to load the bases. James Brooks then hit a grounder to second, but a bad throw allowed Melker and Inglese to score.

    An inning later, the Wolfpack added another run when Melker singled home Michael Brooks.

    The big inning came in the fifth for Claremont. Singles by Woodward and Michael Brooks and a walk to Jake Rangel loaded the bases. With two out, Melker reached on an error by the third baseman on what should have been the final out of the inning.Woodward scored on the play, and Inglese followed with a bases-clearing double to left-center.

    Michael Brooks had three hits, scored twice and had an RBI. Melker and Inglese each contributed a pair of hits and a double. Melker scored twice and had an RBI, while Inglese scored once and knocked in three runs.

May 1, 2008

    The Wolfpack junior varsity baseball team beat Etiwanda for the third time in as many games this year, sweeping the season series with the Eagles with a 10-6 victory Thursday at Etiwanda High School.

    The junior varsity scored four runs in the second inning and added to the total in every inning but the fourth in improving to 15-7 overall and 8-5 in Baseline League play. Michael Brooks got things started with a one out walk and moved to third on Dylan Betancourt's single. Grant Melker was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Andrew Martinez walked to force in Michael Brooks, and James Brooks followed with a three-run double to give Claremont a 4-1 lead.

    Etiwanda climbed to within 4-3 when Woody Cash doubled in the third inning and moved up a base on Michael Brooks' groundout. Jake Rangel singled him home. The Eagles clawed their way back again, scoring three runs in the bottom of the inning to take a 6-5 lead. The score remained that way until the fifth, when Betancourt drew a two-out walk and stole second. Melker's bloop single drove in Betancourt. Melker stole second and Joey Inglese singled him in.

    An RBI single by Cash knocked in Trent Woodward with a run in the sixth, and the Pack added two more in the seventh when Melker singles, Inglese and Martinez walked and Melker scored on a wild pitch. Woodward's ground out drove in the final run for Claremont.

    Tyler Marshall started and went 2 2/3 innings, giving up six runs (all earned) and six hits. Mark Landgreen followed and got the win, going 4 1/3 innings without giving up a run and surrendering just five hits.

April 29, 2008

    Claremont High's junior varsity beat Etiwanda, 12-6, Tuesday at the Wolf Den.

    The Wolfpack JVs held a 5-0 lead after three innings and held on to take the victory over visiting Etiwanda on Tuesday, 12-6.  Claremont took advantage of an 11-hit attack and three Eagle errors to earn the win. 

    In the bottom of the first, Trent Woodward reached first on a one-out single and, one out later, Michael Brooks singled.  Jake Rangel walked to load the bases.  Dylan Betancourt and Grant Melker both walked to push across runs, and Rangel scored on a throwing error by the catcher as the Pack took a 3-0 lead. 

    In the second inning, Andrew Martinez walked and took second on a throwing error by the pitcher.  Martinez took third on James Brooks' ground out to second base, and Woodward plated Martinez with a single.

    In the third inning, Grant Melker singled with one out, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on Joey Inglese's infield single.

    After allowing a run in the top of the fourth inning, Claremont responded.  With one out, Woodward doubled and scored on Woody Cash's grounder that was misplayed by the shortstop.  Michael Brooks walked and Rangel hit into a force play for the second out.  Rangel stole second, and Dylan Betancourt's bloop single scored two more runs.  Melker had an infield hit and Inglese's fly ball single scored two runs.

    In the fifth inning, Martinez walked and J. Brooks singled.  Woodward had an infield single and Cash hit a sacrifice fly for an RBI.  Woodward scored on an error.

    Woodward finished 4-4 with a double, three runs scored and an RBI.  Melker went 2-2, with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI, while Inglese went 2-4 with three RBI. 

    Jake Hellein earned the win, throwing five innings and allowing four earned runs.  He scattered six hits, struck out four and walked four.  Taylor Meyer threw the last two inning, allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk. 

April 24, 2008

Rancho Cucamonga 4, Claremont 3 (CHS record: 13-7, 6-5)
 

    The Wolfpack junior varsity rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the fifth inning, only to fall short, 4-3 Thursday at the Wolf Den. 

    In the bottom of the fifth, Joey Inglese knocked a one-out double, and Andrew Martinez' infield single moved Inglese to third.  James Brooks reach safely on an error by the shortstop as Inglese scored to cut the Cougar lead to 4-1. 

    In the seventh inning, Martinez and Brooks led off with back-back singles.  Woodward grounded out to first to move the runners to second and third.  Woody Cash singled to center to plate Martinez and Brooks, but the Pack could not push across the tying run.

April 22, 2008

Claremont 13, Rancho Cucamonga 4 (CHS record: 13-6, 6-4) 

    The Claremont junior varsity team returned to the win column after three consecutive losses, crushing Rancho Cucamonga, 13-4, Tuesday at the Cougars' home field.

    Woody Cash drove in six runs with three hits, including a triple and a solo home run, and Michael Brooks went four-for-five to lead the Wolfpack offense, which banged out 16 hits. On the mound, Dylan Betancourt turned in another strong effort to pick up the win, going five innings and giving up only four hits and two earned runs.

    Claremont didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard, scoring four runs in the first. James Brooks walked, Trent Woodward singled and both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch. Cash cashed them in with a single to center to make it 2-0. Michael Brooks tripled to left-center to drive in Cash, and Shane Sumonsavadit hit a sacrifice fly to score Brooks.

    The Pack extended the lead to 8-0 with two runs in the third and two more in the fifth before the Cougars picked up a pair of runs in the fifth. With the game already in hand Claremont tacked on five more runs in the seventh.

    Andrew Martinez and Sumonsavadit each had a couple of hits, while Jake Hellein had a hit and two RBI. Woodward and James Brooks both contributed a hit and scored twice.

    Taylor Meyer picked up for Betancourt on the hill and gave up two earned runs in two innings. Defensively, the Claremont defense did not commit an error and was highlighted by Sumonsavadit's spectacular, fully extended catch of a fly ball in right-center in what was perhaps the team's defensive play of the year by an outfielder.  

April 17, 2008

Upland 2, Claremont 0 (CHS record: 12-6, 5-4) 

    The Claremont JV squad suffered its second two-run loss to Upland on Thursday, losing 2-0 as the Pack's offense continued to suffer with the losses of Jordan Moore (varsity) and Jack Heidelman (torn ACL).

    Trent Woodward had the only two hits of the game for the Pack, which stranded runners in scoring position in the first, third and sixth innings.    

    Jake Hellein went the distance on the mound, allowing two earned runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking one through six innings.  The game was tied 0-0 until the bottom of the fifth inning.
 

April 15, 2008

Upland 5, Claremont 3 (CHS record: 12-5, 5-3) 

    At Claremont High, the JV squad dropped a tight 5-3 decision to Upland on Tuesday.  The Wolfpack jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but  its offense stalled and its defense faltered, allowing the Highlanders to pull out the victory. 

    Woody Cash singled in the first inning to score Trent Woodward, who was hit by a pitch.  In the second inning, Joey Inglese, Shane Sumonsavadit and Jake Hellein walked to load the bases.  A failed pickoff attempt at second resulted in a throwing error, allowing Inglese to score the Pack's second run.  James Brooks singled in Sumonsavadit, but with runners at second and third and nobody out, Claremont was unable to score again. 

    James Brooks finished with two hits and a walk while twin brother Michael added a hit.  Mark Landgreen and Woodward also added singles.

    Dylan Betancourt took the loss, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits in 4 1/3 innings.  He walked four and struck out four.  Taylor Meyer finished the game allowing no hits, no walks and no runs while striking out two.  The Claremont defense committed five errors on the day.

April 3, 2008

Los Osos 10, Claremont 3 (CHS record: 12-4, 5-2) 

   Claremont's junior varsity dropped its first league decision, 10-3, at Los Osos Thursday, as the Grizzlies scored four runs in the first inning, five in the second inning and one in the third inning to put the game away early.

     Andrew Martinez stroked two doubles and scored two runs, and Trent Woodward and Woody Cash each had two hits and a walk.  Both Michael and James Brooks each had an RBI, as the offense suffered with the losses of Jack Heidelman (injury) and Jordan Moore (varsity).  Dylan Betancourt took the loss, surrendering nine runs (only three earned runs) on three hits and six walks through two innings.  Tyler Marshall threw four innings, giving up just one run on four hits, while walking three and striking out two hitters. 
 
    The Wolfpack (12-4, 5-2) is off this week for spring break, but CONGRATULATIONS to Dylan Betancourt, James Brooks, Woody Cash, Jack Heidelman, Joey Inglese and Trent Woodward for being pulled up to the varsity for its spring break tournament.

April 1, 2008

Claremont 9, Etiwanda 7 (CHS record: 12-3, 5-1) 

      The Wolfpack junior varsity scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning Tuesday to beat the host Etiwanda Eagles in a sloppy, seesaw battle, 9-7, at Etiwanda High.

    Claremont scored on a Dylan Betancourt sacrifice fly that scored Andrew Martinez in the first, and added two more runs in the second. Joey Inglese walked and eventually came around to score on a wild pitch and James Brooks singled home Shane Sumonsavadit to put CHS ahead, 3-0.

    The Eagles rallied to tie the game and eventually take a 5-3 lead after three innings. The Pack tied the game in the fifth when Trent Woodward and Woody Cash walked, Betancourt singled home Woodward and Michael Brooks singled home Cash. Claremont went ahead as Taylor Meyer scored when Martinez was safe on an error. James Brooks, who was aboard on a bunt single, scored on Woodward’s sacrifice fly to make the score 7-5.

    Etiwanda battled back again to even the score at 7-7 and send the game into extra innings. In the eighth, James Brooks had another bunt single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Martinez, who was safe on the pitcher’s throwing error. Woodward had a bunt single, and Betancourt drove in Brooks with a base hit. Michael Brooks knocked in Martinez with a scoring fly ball.

    James Brooks had three hits, scored a pair of runs and had an RBI. Michael Brooks had a pair of hits and two RBI. Betancourt had two his and three RBI, and Woodward also had two hits. Sumonsavadit had a double and scored a run, and Martinez scored twice.

    On the mound, Meyer picked up the win in relief, giving up two earned runs and four hits in four innings, whilestriking our four and walking five. Mark Landgreen started and went four innings and gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out seven. 

March 31, 2008

Claremont 3, Alta Loma 1 (CHS record: 11-3, 4-1) 

    Claremont's junior varsity baseball team continued its mastery of the Baseline League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the visiting Braves of Alta Loma Monday.  Starting pitcher Jake Hellein allowed a run on two hits in the first inning, but then gave up just a single and a walk the rest of the way.  Hellein tossed a three-hit complete game, striking out seven hitters and was helped out by two nice plays at third by Michael Brooks.
 
    Down 1-0 in the fourth inning, Jordan Moore led off with a double and Michael Brooks sacrificed him to third base.  But the pitcher threw the ball away, allowing Moore to score and Brooks to advance to second base.  Dylan Betancourt's bad-hop single scored Brooks for what would prove to be the game-winning RBI.  The Wolfpack added an insurance run in the fifth inning, as Andrew Martinez led off with a single and stole second base.  With two outs, Moore hit a slow roller to second that he would have beat the throw, but the ball rolled under the fielder's glove, allowing Martinez to score. 

Claremont 17, Western 3 (doubleheader game 2, CHS record: 10-3, 3-1) 

   The Claremont JV squad swept a doubleheader from Western of Anaheim at the Wolf Den Saturday afternoon 7-1 and 17-3, completing a three-game non-league sweep over the Pioneers, including a 22-1 victory on Tuesday.    

    In the nightcap Saturday, Claremont faced a 3-0 deficit heading into the bottom of the first inning, but scored two in the first, one in the third to tie the game and another two in the fifth to take a 5-3 lead.  The Wolfpack again put together a big inning, scoring 12 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to enact the mercy rule for the second time in three games.    

    Leading the way for the Pack were the other birthday boy, Woody Cash (3-3, 4 RBI), along with Jake Rangel (2-4, including a grand slam in the sixth inning).  Jack Heidelman and Trent Woodward each had two hits and an RBI, while Dylan Betancourt, Joey Inglese and Michael Brooks each had two RBI.  Tyler Marshall started on the hill and threw three good innings before giving way to winning pitcher Mark Landgreen.  Landgreen did not allow a run or a hit in two innings, while striking out five and walking one.  Taylor Meyer pitched a scoreless inning, registering two strikeouts.  Dylan Betancourt threw out a runner at home from centerfield to end the Pioneer rally in the first inning.    

March 29, 2008

Claremont 7, Western 1 (doubleheader game 1, CHS record: 9-3, 3-1) 

    The first game Saturday saw both teams scoreless heading into the bottom of the sixth inning before Claremont took control and coast to a 7-1 victory.  Jake Rangel and James Brooks had the key hits in the inning; Rangel had a double that scored two runs, and Brooks' single scored a run.

    Through the first five innings, Woody Cash had the only hit of the game -- a line-drive double to left field.  Dylan Betancourt was masterful, throwing five innings, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out 10 and walking two.  Birthday boy Aaron Martyn came on in relief and surrendered one run on one hit while striking out two through two innings.  Martyn also had an RBI single that proved to be the game-winning RBI.
 

March 25, 2008

Claremont 22, Western 1 (CHS record: 8-3, 3-1) 

    The Claremont junior varsity squad took advantage of a weakened Western of Anaheim team that had several players participating in a varsity tournament to trounce the Pioneers 22-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Western High School.  Up 3-1 entering the top of the fifth inning, the Wolfpack exploded for 19 runs to force the mercy-rule victory at the end of the fifth inning.    

    Leading the offensive output were Jake Rangel (3-4, 3B, BB, 4 R, 4 RBI), Jack Heidelman (3-3, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 4 R, 3 RBI), Dylan Betancourt (2-3, 2B, BB, 2 R, 4 RBI), Joey Inglese (2-3, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI) and Woody Cash (2-4, 3B, HP, 2 R, 3 RBI).  Trent Woodward went 1-2, with an RBI and two runs scored, and Jordan Moore went 1-4 with a triple, walk, two RBI and three runs scored.   James Brooks and Shane Sumonsavadit each had a hit, and Sumo scored two runs.  Andrew Martinez added a sacrifice fly RBI.    

    Jake Hellein picked up the win, allowing one earned run and three hits through four innings, while walking four and striking out six.  Tyler Marshall and Mark Landgreen combined to pitch a scoreless fifth inning, with each pitcher posting a strikeout.
 

March 20, 2008

Claremont 3, Rancho Cucamonga 1 (CHS record: 7-3, 3-1) 

    The Wolfpack junior varsity rounded out a successful Thursday afternoon against Rancho Cucamonga, beating the Cougars at the Claremont Den, 3-1.  

    The Pack junior varsity (7-3, 3-1) scored all of its runs in a decisive third inning, as Jordan Moore smacked a two-run double and Woody Cash followed with a run-scoring fielder's choice. 

    Pitchers Dylan Betancourt and Taylor Meyer took over from there.  Betancourt allowed one unearned run through five innings while surrendering just two hits.  He walked five and struck out 10.  Meyer came on in relief and threw a scoreless sixth and seventh inning to pick up the save.  He allowed two hits and one walk; Meyer struck out two Cougars.

  Moore went 2-3 with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Shane Sumonsavadit went 2-3 with a double and a run scored, while Betancourt and Michael Brooks both went 1-3.  James Brooks walked twice and scored a run. 

March 18, 2008

Claremont 5, Upland 2 (CHS record: 6-3, 2-1) 

     Claremont High's junior varsity baseball team posted a solid 5-2 victory over rival Upland on Wednesday afternoon at Upland Memorial Park.

    Down 2-1 after the first inning, the Wolfpack put up two runs in the third and sixth innings to knock off the Highlanders.  Jake Hellein went the distance on the mound for Claremont, and the CHS defense was stellar over the final six frames to make the five runs stand up.

    Leading the offense for the Wolfpack (6-3, 2-1) were Shane Sumonsavadit (3-4, 3 R), Jordan Moore (2-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI) and Dylan Betancourt (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI).  Jack Heidelman went 1-4 and Woody Cash had a sacrifice fly RBI in the first inning.  Trent Woodward went 1-2, James Brooks was hit by a pitch and scored a run, and Michael Brooks had a pinch hit single.  Both Betancourt and Moore had two-out, two-run doubles in the third and sixth innings, respectively.

    Hellein, who lives in Upland, survived a rocky first inning to earn the complete game victory.  He allowed two runs (one earned run), eight hits, six walks (one intentional) and struck out six hitters.

March 15, 2008

Charter Oak 5, Claremont 4 (Doubleheader Game 1, CHS record: 5-3, 1-1) 

    Claremont's junior varsity squad split a doubleheader against Charter Oak on Saturday, losing a tight 5-4 decision in the bottom of the seventh inning in the opener, but rebounding to post a resounding 12-3 victory in the nightcap.      

    The Wolfpack bats were not quite awake in the first game, as the team had only five hits to go along with three defensive miscues.  James Brooks and Joey Inglese each had 1-3 performances with a double; Inglese had two RBI and Brooks scored a run.  Jack Heidelman walked three times and scored a run, and Woody Cash walked twice, scoring a run.   Andrew Martinez went 1-3 and scored a run, and Shane Sumonsavadit and Jordan Moore each had a hit.

    Mark Landgreen was impressive on the hill, allowing one unearned run on three hits in four innings.  Landgreen struck out two and walked none, but the bullpen allowed four earned runs over the next 2 1/3 innings. 

March 15, 2008

Claremont 12, Charter Oak 3 (Doubleheader Game 2, CHS record: 6-3, 1-1)

      In the second game, the Pack was back to its old ways, scoring 12 runs on 11 hits with no errors.  Claremont erupted for eight runs in the first three innings to put the game away early.
    Leading the way for the Wolfpack offense were Jack Heidelman, Woody Cash, James Brooks and Shane Sumonsavadit.  Heidelman continued to dominate with a 3-4 performance, including two doubles, three runs scored and five RBI.  Cash belted his third home run of the season (a three-run shot into the wind) in a 2-4, 6 RBI performance; Cash also had a double and scored a run.  Brooks went 2-3 with a double and a run scored, and Sumonsavadit went 2-4 with a double and a run scored. Jordan Moore scored three runs, while Mark Landgreen and Michael Brooks each singled.

    Tyler Marshall picked up the victory, surrendering three earned runs on six hits over four innings.  Marshall walked five and struck out seven hitters.  Landon Giammalva, Taylor Meyer and James Brooks each threw a scoreless inning, combining to allow just three hits, no walks and five strikeouts; Brooks struck out the side in the seventh inning.  It was freshman Giammalva's first appearance for the JV team.    

March 13, 2008

Claremont 10, Alta Loma 3 (CHS record: 5-2, 1-1) 

    Claremont High's junior varsity baseball team both knocked off Alta Loma Thursday in convincing style. 

    The JV squad improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Baseline League with a 10-3 defeat of Alta Loma.  With the game tied at one in the bottom of the fourth with two outs and nobody on, the Wolfpack struck for seven runs.  Kent Noyes walked.  Trent Woodward, James Brooks, Shane Sumonsavadit and Jordan Moore singled.  Jack Heidelman doubled, Woody Cash singled and Dylan Betancourt doubled before the final out was recorded.

    Sumonsavadit was 3-4 with three RBI and scored a run; Moore was 2-3 with a run and an RBI; Heidelman went 1-4 with a double, RBI and scored a run; Cash was 1-4 and scored twice while knocking in a run; Betancourt was 2-3 with a double, run scored and an RBI; Michael Brooks was 1-1 with an RBI; Woodward went 1-3 and scored a run; and James Brooks finished 1-2 with an RBI and two runs scored.

    Betancourt picked up the win, allowing an unearned run in four innings of work.  He scattered just two hits while walking four and striking out eight batters.  Taylor Meyer earned the save by throwing three innings.  He allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out three.

 

March 11, 2008

Claremont 20, Alta Loma 2 -- Claremont Forfeit Loss (CHS record: 4-2, 0-1) 

    The following players led the offensive attack: 

Shane Sumonsavadit: 2-4  2R, 2BB, RBI

Jordan Moore: 1-4  2R, 2B, RBI

Jack Heidelman: 5-5  3R, 3B, 5RBI

Woody Cash: 4-6 3R, HR, 4RBI

Dylan Betancourt: 3-5 2R, RBI

Joey Inglese: 2-5  R, RBI

Taylor Meyer: 1-1 RBI

Trent Woodward: 1-3 R, RBI

Jake Hellein: 1-2  R, BB

Kent Noyes: 1-1  R, RBI

James Brooks: 2-4  R, 2 RBI

Jake Hellein: (W)...4 IP, 2R (earned), 8 hits, 3BB, 1K

Kent Noyes: (S)....3 IP, 0R, 3 hits, 1BB, 5K

March 8, 2008

Los Osos 3, Claremont 2 (CHS record: 3-1, 0-0) 

    The Wolfpack JV team dropped a tight 3-2 decision to Los Osos on Saturday in the championship game of the Bob Skapik Memorial baseball tournament at Los Osos.  Dylan Betancourt had a strong outing on the mound, pitching five innings of four-hit ball, striking out five and walking one.  He allowed just one run in a no-decision effort.  James Brooks was 1-1 with a key sacrifice bunt, while Michael Brooks had a pinch-hit single, Jordan Moore went 1-2 with a run scored and Jack Heidelman had an RBI.  Betancourt singled to help his own cause.
 

March 5, 2008

Claremont 10, Rancho Cucamonga 6 (CHS record: 3-0, 0-0) 

    Claremont High's JV team knocked off Rancho Cucamonga, 10-6, on Wednesday to go undefeated in pool play and earn an appearance in the championship game of the Bob Skapik Memorial Tournament on Saturday against league rival Los Osos at noon at Los Osos High School. 

     Shane Sumonsavadit (2-2, 3B, R, SAC), Dylan Betancourt (2-5), Mark Landgreen (2-2, 2 R) and Andrew Martinez (3-3, R, SAC) led the offensive attack. Jordan Moore had a triple and drove in four runs. Cole Richmond, Jordan Moore, Jake Hellein, Trent Woodward and James Brooks each had a hit, and Jack Heidelman had 3 RBI.  Landgreen, Taylor Meyer, Tyler Marshall and Hellein pitched well, as Meyer picked up the win and Hellein earned the save.

March 3, 2008

Claremont 9, Damien 4 (CHS record: 2-0, 0-0) 

March 1, 2008

Claremont 22, Ontario 1 (CHS record: 1-0, 0-0) 

     The Claremont High junior varsity squad braved a miserably wet day to a decisive 22-1 victory over Ontario in the first round of the Bob Skapik Memorial Baseball tournament at the Claremont Den on Saturday, March 1.

    The contest was a blow out, and it got that way in a hurry.  After facing a three-hour game delay, the JV squad (1-0) endured heavy mist to post the big win over Ontario.  Jack Heidelman led the way with a three hits in four at-bats, including a double, while knocking in three and scoring twice. Dylan Betancourt went 3-5 and drove in six runs while scoring once himself. Joey Inglese was 2-4 with a double and a triple, to go along with two runs scored and an RBI, while Jordan Moore went 1-2, and walked three times and was hit by a pitch. He scored four runs and had an RBI. Kent Noyes was 1-2, with a double, two RBI and scored a run. Trent Woodward went 1-3, scored a run and knocked in another. James Brooks was 1-2, scored a run and had one RBI, as did Mark Landgreen.  Woody Cash walked twice and scored twice.  Andrew Martinez had a hit and scored two runs and Cole Richmond had an RBI. 

    Starting pitcher Jake Hellein earned the victory by pitching four innings and surrendering one unearned run while walking six and striking out four.  Tyler Marshall pitched a scoreless inning with two walks and Taylor Meyer pitched the final inning, striking out the side and allowing no runs.  Hellein also went 2-3 and scored two runs with an RBI, while Meyer was 1-1, with a run an a RBI. The JV defense committed just two errors on a very wet field.  Everyone on the team played and had at least one at bat.

Feb. 23, 2008

J Serra 10, Claremont 4 (scrimmage -- does not count in record) 

    The Wolfpack junior varsity and freshmen teams both played nine-inning scrimmages at J Serra High on Saturday, Feb. 23. While the scores might indicate otherwise, it was a successful day for both Wolfpack teams. 

    The JV team got off to a rocky start, as they were no-hit through seven innings.  However, with the score out of reach, the Wolfpack showed heart and responded well in the eighth inning.  With two outs, Shane Sumonsavadit and Jordan Moore singled.  Jack Heidelman crushed a 400-foot double to center field and Woody Cash followed with a two-run home run to account for all of their hits and runs.  Jake Hellein, Taylor Meyer, Mark Landgreen and Kent Noyes pitched well on the afternoon, with Hellein and Noyes allowing no runs and no walks in each of their two innings of work.