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John Maffei

John Maffei is a sports writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune with an emphasis on high school sports. He was the sports editor of Daily Aztecs and played baseball at San Diego State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Previously, he worked as a writer and editor at the Escondido Times-Advocate, Oceanside Blade-Tribune and North County Times. He has served as Sports Information Director at SDSU and is a longtime officer in San Diego Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

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Fallbrook promotes assistant coach, fills football vacancy for second time this offseason

June 12, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

The Warriors promoted John Hollcraft from assistant coach to head coach on Thursday

University City’s Nolan Nunes (22) celebrates after scoring during the third inning of the CIF San Diego Section Division 3 championship against Calexico Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

SoCal Regional ‘shows how deep the talent is’ in San Diego

June 9, 2025 at 10:13 p.m.

News and notes following the 2025 high school baseball season

Patrick Henry falls in Division 1 SoCal Regional final

June 7, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

No. 1-seeded St. John Bosco wins 4-0 on Saturday in Bellflower

During baseball game between University City H.S. and Mt Carmel H.S. at Mt. Carmel H.S. in Rancho Penasquitos on Saturday, June 7, 2025 (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

University City tops Mt. Carmel for SoCal Regional title in Division 3

June 7, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.

Centurions win CIF Southern California Division 3 Regional championship before a standing-room-only crowd of nearly 1,000 at Mt. Carmel

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RB tops Eastlake, advances to Saturday’s SoCal Regional final

June 7, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.

Win caps a packed postseason

Patrick Henry High School team before playing in the Open Division championship game on Friday, May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Preview: San Diego teams to play for SoCal baseball titles on Saturday

June 6, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

A look at Saturdays Division 1, 2 and 3 regional finals

Yankees first baseman Chris Chambliss celebrates after hitting the game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning during the fifth and deciding game of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, October 14, 1976. Chambliss’ home run of Mark Littell broke a 6-6 tie to win the American League pennant, propelling the Yankees into their first World Series appearance in 12 years. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)

Former MLB, NFL stars part of MiraCosta College’s first-ever Hall of Fame class

June 6, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

Willie Buchanon and Chris Chambliss make up two-year college's inaugural Hall of Fame class

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Mt. Carmel beats Venice in SoCal Regionals, advances to play UC in Saturday finals

June 5, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.

Ethan Coyle's sacrifice fly scored Bryce Miller and the Sundevils walk away with an improbable 3-2 win

Arizona State outfielder Kien Vu (11) during an NCAA baseball game against Ohio State on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Alumni Report: San Diego well-represented in NCAA baseball, softball championships

June 4, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.

A look at how San Diego-area players fared in the college baseball and softball postseason

Billy Capps laughs during last year’s Hoover High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Bill Swank)

San Diego’s American Legion post kicks off baseball season with festivities

June 5, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

American Legion baseball is turning 100, and San Diego's post has special events planned for Saturday

Granite Hills’ Preston Hendry attempts to catch Villa Park’s Aidan Young’s home run during the seventh inning of the Division 1 Southern California Regional baseball playoffs at Granite Hills High School on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in El Cajon, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Granite Hills’ undefeated season ends with SoCal Regional loss to Villa Park

June 3, 2025 at 9:05 p.m.

After going 26 games without a loss, the Granite Hills High School baseball team finally ran into a team it couldn't beat

Eurijah Schutza (22) of Granite Hills get showered to celebrate his game winning homerun in the bottom of the 7th during Wednesday’s CIF San Diego Open Division baseball playoff game between Del Norte High and Granite Hills in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Rankings: Open Division champs top our final poll of 2025 baseball season

June 2, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Undefeated Granite Hills is No. 1, followed by Patrick Henry

May 31, 2025_Prep Softball at Helix High School, La Mesa, CA- CIF Open Division Final, Mater Dei Catholic vs. Bonita Vista- Mater Dei celebrates their victory. PHOTO BY CHARLIE NEUMAN

High school softball rankings: Mater Dei finishes postseason on top

June 2, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

Crusaders top our final softball poll of the 2025 season

Granite Hills High School’s Luke Bailey (18) pitches during the Open Division championship game on Friday, May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Undefeated Granite Hills gets No. 4 seed in SoCal Regionals

June 1, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

Eagles beat Patrick Henry to win CIF San Diego Section Open Division title

Point Loma’s Druw Frost (7) is congratulated after scoring during the first inning of the Pointers’ CIF San Diego Section Division I championship game against Rancho Bernardo. (Denis Poroy / For the Union-Tribune)

Point Loma beats RB for CIF San Diego Section Division 1 title

June 1, 2025 at 11:25 a.m.

Pointers cap playoff run with CIF San Diego Section title

University City players celebrate after beating Calexico 12-1 in the CIF San Diego Section Division 3 championship game in San Diego. (Denis Poroy / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ramona, UC capture CIF San Diego Section baseball titles

May 31, 2025 at 10:50 p.m.

A look at Saturday's CIF championships

San Diego, California – May 30: Granite Hills High School’s Brenden Lewis (2) prepares to throw a ball during the Open Division championship game on Friday, May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Granite Hills keeps undefeated season alive with CIF championship win over Patrick Henry

May 31, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.

Club wins Open Division championship thanks to sixth-inning triple

Mt. Carmel High School celebrates after Bryce Miller (8) runs home during the CIF San Diego Section Division 2 championship game on Friday, May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Atticus Enriquez does it all in Mt. Carmel’s CIF finals victory over San Ysidro

May 30, 2025 at 11:20 p.m.

Mt. Carmel (21-12) advances to the Southern California Regionals

Point Loma’s Michael Hall and Branden Keeling celebrate with teammates after Hall’s home run against La Costa Canyon during the Lions Baseball Tournament finale at Dana Middle School on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Previews: Point Loma-RB matchup caps CIF championship game tripleheader at USD

May 30, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

Previewing all three games scheduled for Saturday at Fowler Park

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High Tech-San Diego beats Crawford for Division 5 baseball title

May 30, 2025 at 7:13 p.m.

The championship was the first for High Tech-San Diego

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Rock Academy makes school history, wins CIF title in baseball

May 29, 2025 at 7:09 p.m.

One year after falling in the CIF title game, Rock Academy gets up big, hangs on to win CIF San Diego Section Division 5-AA title

Granite Hills High School’s Scott Russell (10) during Wednesday’s CIF San Diego Open Division baseball playoff game between Del Norte High and Granite Hills in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Preview: Open Division title game caps CIF finals doubleheader at SDSU

May 29, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Patrick Henry, Granite Hills to face off Friday for title of city's best

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Patrick Henry scores just enough to beat Eastlake, advance to CIF finals

May 28, 2025 at 8:34 p.m.

The sixth-seeded Patriots (21-9-2) advance to Friday's San Diego Section championship game against unbeaten and top-seeded Granite Hills

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Preview: Two San Diego Section baseball titles up for grabs Thursday

May 28, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

The Division 5 and 5-AA championship games will be played Thursday at UCSD

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Eastlake beats Patrick Henry; spot in finals up for grabs on Wednesday

May 27, 2025 at 8:59 p.m.

Eastlake's 4-3 forces an "if-necessary" game on Wednesday

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Patrick Henry beats San Marcos, avoids “Elimination Saturday”

May 23, 2025 at 8:20 p.m.

Vctory keeps the sixth-seeded Patriots (20-8-2) in the winners' bracket

Granite Hills High School’s Scott Russell (10) during Wednesday’s CIF San Diego Open Division baseball playoff game between Del Norte High and Granite Hills in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Granite Hills wins Open Division playoff opener

May 21, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

EL CAJON — James Davis spent the better part of Wednesday morning in urgent care. He spent most of the day in pain. Kidney stones will do that to a...

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Senior’s home run lifts Santa Fe Christian to playoff win

May 21, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Connor Sawyer homers in just his fourth at-bat of the season

Torrey Pines High School coach Richard Contreras poses with his boys swim team after they won the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 team title. (Glae Thien)

High school report: Coaches will be honored; state soccer tourney coming

May 20, 2025 at 9:49 a.m.

News and notes as the CIF San Diego Section's spring playoffs kick into high gear

Mater Dei players celebrate around Julianna Soto after Soto hit the game-winning RBI single against Christian at Mater Dei Catholic High School on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Chula Vista, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school softball rankings: Mater Dei on top as postseason starts

May 19, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

A look at San Diego's top high school softball teams

San Marcos ‘ Stephen Pittman misses a tag as Granite Hills’ Trevor Smith slides into third base during a game at San Marcos High School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school baseball rankings: Granite Hills, San Marcos 1-2 as playoffs start

May 19, 2025 at 3:08 p.m.

A look at the best high school baseball teams in San Diego and beyond

St. Augustine’s Grayson Boles throws against Patrick Henry in an extra innings 0-0 tie in San Diego on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school baseball, softball playoff brackets set

May 18, 2025 at 4:53 p.m.

Ties complicate power-rankings-based seeding process

Carlsbad’s Roman Payne, left, hits the ball overt the net as Torrey Pines’ Bjorn Hawe tries to block during the CIF Open Division boys volleyball final at Francis Parker High School in San Diego on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Carlsbad, Torrey Pines among San Diego teams vying for first state title

May 19, 2025 at 12:59 a.m.

The CIF is holding a boys state championship tournament for the first time

St. Aug.ine High’s Noah Pabarcus hits the ball as Mission Vista High’s Caleb Petsche and Merrick Swenson block during the CIF San Diego Open Division Championship at Mira Mesa High School on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Kristian Carreon / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

St. Augustine avenges loss to Mission Vista, wins CIF boys volleyball title

May 17, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

Saints top Mission Vista for CIF San Diego Section Division 1 title

Mater Dei High’s Aaron Wood, center, celebrates with his teammates after defeating Maranatha Christian High during the CIF San Diego Section Division 3 Championships at Mira Mesa High School on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Kristian Carreon / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mater Dei Catholic wears Maranatha Christian down, wins CIF title

May 16, 2025 at 7:48 p.m.

Crusaders take command in the fourth set and sprint to a 25-22, 22-25, 25-20, 25-15 win

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Preview: Divisions 1, 3 boys volleyball titles to be decided Friday

May 15, 2025 at 2:02 p.m.

A look at Friday's finals at Mira Mesa High School

Oregon slugger Stefini Ma’ake, shown during a Feb. win over USD in Eugene, Ore., played at Our Lady of Peace. (Eric Evans Photography)

Alumni report: Former OLP slugger leads Ducks into NCAA Regionals

May 14, 2025 at 6:54 p.m.

Stefini Ma'ake, one of San Diego's top players a year ago, has shined with Oregon as a freshman

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Preview: Boys volleyball champions in Divisions 5, 5-AA will be crowned Thursday

May 14, 2025 at 6:03 p.m.

A look at both of Thursday's championship matches

San Marcos players celebrate with Brody Layne (23) after San Marcos beat La Costa Canyon 2-1 Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Carlsbad, Calif. (Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Marcos escapes with win over LCC, North County Coastal League title

May 13, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

Pitchers wiggle out of trouble over and over in 2-1 win over Mavericks

Mater Dei’s Gianna Flores, center, and teammates celebrate after beating Christian during their game at Mater Dei Catholic High School on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Chula Vista, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school softball rankings: Del Norte, Otay Ranch vault into weekly poll

May 12, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

A look at the best softball teams in San Diego

Carlsbad’s Tyler Ward (14) dodges a pitch during the fifth inning against Torrey Pines April, 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

High school baseball rankings: LCC, Carlsbad swap spots in our weekly poll

May 12, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

A look at the top baseball teams in San Diego

Aditya Khanna and Chasen Wang of Canyon Crest Academy celebrate with coach Kevin Brown after winning the CIF San Diego Section doubles title on Saturday. (Rich Koeberlein II, CIF)

CCA duo wins doubles title on scorching Saturday

May 11, 2025 at 9:26 a.m.

More results from the CIF San Diego Section tennis finals

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Carlsbad wins, stays in hunt for Open Division playoff spot

May 9, 2025 at 8:06 p.m.

Win over San Marcos gives Lancers an inside edge

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Preview: San Diego’s singles, doubles tennis champs will be crowned Saturday

May 9, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

A look at Saturday's Division 3 team finals and San Diego Section singles and doubles finals

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Preview: Patrick Henry, Del Norte battle for team bton title

May 9, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

A preview of Saturday's title match at Kearny High School

Cathedral Catholic’s Jose Partida pitches against St. Augustine during their game at Hickman Field on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cathedral Catholic beats rival St. Augustine in Western League showdown

May 9, 2025 at 3:55 a.m.

Cathedral Catholic High School kept archrival St. Augustine from slamming the door shut with a come-from-behind 7-4 win at Hickman Field.

La Jolla Country Day’s Mitch Circuit, center, and teammates celebrate during their game against Classical Academy at Del Dios Academy seen on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Escondido, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

La Jolla Country Day continues late-season surge with win

May 7, 2025 at 7:51 p.m.

Torreys beat Classical Academy 10-3

Former USD guard Johnny Dee is the new boys basketball coach at Santa Fe Christian. (Misael Virgen/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

USD’s all-time leading scorer takes over at Santa Fe Christian; Mater Dei Catholic hires Cavers’ coach

May 6, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

Johnny Dee gets into coaching following overseas playing career

High school softball rankings: Escondido Charter cracks poll at No. 10

May 5, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

A look at the best high school softball teams in San Diego

Patrick Henry’s Cody Cappelletti throws against St. Augustine in an extra innings 0-0 tie in San Diego on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school baseball rankings: Top 5 remain unchanged as regular season winds down

May 5, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

A look at the top high school baseball teams in San Diego

San Marcos Pitcher Isaac Esquer throws against Granite Hills during game at San Marcos H.S. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Marcos hangs on to beat Rancho Bernardo in high school baseball showdown

May 2, 2025 at 7:56 p.m.

San Marcos improves San Marcos to 16-5-1 overall and 8-3 in league play

Quarterback Julian Sayin calls for a snap during the first quarter of the Ohio State Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

Alumni report: San Diegan named coach at Michigan; Julian Sayin shines at OSU

April 30, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Kristi Gannon Fisher was promoted from assistant coach to head coach last week

Otay Ranch High School and Southwestern College graduate Luis Perez has played for teams and leagues all across the country since leaving the Jaguars’ program more than a decade ago. (AP, Getty Images)

Football’s ‘King of Spring’ got start at Southwestern College, hangs on to NFL dream

April 29, 2025 at 7:44 p.m.

Luis Perez talks about his life in a new book, 'The Spring King: A Champion’s Journey of ion, Persistence, and Unlimited Possibility'

Mater Dei Catholic teammates Isabella Hiner and Ayanna Shaw celebrate after scoring and breaking a 9-9 tie against Torrance in the CIF SoCal Regional final softball game Saturday, June 4, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

High school softball rankings: Bonita Vista climbs to No. 2 in our weekly poll

April 28, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

A look at San Diego's top high school softball teams

San Marcos ‘ Stephen Pittman misses a tag as Granite Hills’ Trevor Smith slides into third base during a game at San Marcos High School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school baseball rankings: San Marcos jumps from fifth place to second in weekly poll

April 28, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

A look at San Diego's top high school baseball teams

Point Loma Nazarene’s Zack Paulsen (13) and Luke Haupt embrace after Haupt’s game-tying three-point attempt just missed in the Sea Lions’ loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills in the NCAA Division II West Regional championship game. (Jose Garcia)

PLNU standout Luke Haupt transferring to New Mexico

April 26, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Former St. Augustine High School star s new coach Eric Olen, others with San Diego ties in Albuquerque

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Madison edges Coronado in Eastern League baseball game

April 24, 2025 at 7:14 p.m.

Warhawks edge Islanders

The Patrick Henry – St. Aug.ine game was called in the bottom of the 11th inning due to darkness in a 0-0 tie in San Diego on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

000-000-000-0h my: Patrick Henry, St. Augustine grind to scoreless tie

April 22, 2025 at 8:59 p.m.

The result is a 0-0 Western League tie between St. Augustine and Patrick Henry at Hickman Field.

Mount Miguel celebrates winning the CIF San Diego Section Division 5 baseball championship.

Notebook: CIF playoff locations, dates set; ‘Coach Pete’ dies at 91

April 22, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

News and notes from San Diego high schools

Austin Wynns of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 20, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Poway High School grad accomplishes rare baseball feat: 6 hits in a game

April 25, 2025 at 8:44 a.m.

Austin Wynns had 6 hits in Sunday's win over Baltimore

Mater Dei Catholic’s Gianna Flores and Rose Arias celebrates after Arias scored the winning run against Christian during their game at Mater Dei Catholic High School on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Chula Vista, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school softball rankings: Top 6 untouched in weekly poll

April 21, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

A look at the top high school softball teams in San Diego

Carlsbad’s Tyler Ward (14) dodges a pitch during the fifth inning against Torrey Pines April, 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

High school baseball rankings: Carlsbad, Patrick Henry climb in weekly poll

April 21, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

A look at the best high school baseball teams in San Diego

Carlsbad’s Jett Kenady (11), right, is congratulated by Max Adams after hititng a two-run home run during the fifth inning against Torrey Pines April, 18, 2025 in Carlsbad, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

Carlsbad hangs on to beat Torrey Pines in another tight rivalry game

April 18, 2025 at 7:57 p.m.

Lancers win for second time in three games this week against Falcons

Madison’s pitcher Colin Gallagher pitches to University City’s Josh Kaplan in the first inning at University High School in San Diego on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Madison blanks UC behind solid start

April 15, 2025 at 8:26 p.m.

Madison moves to 14-3 overall and 2-0 in the young league season with a 5-2 win over University City

Bert Esposito is the new head football caoch at Brawley High School. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

Fallbrook football coach steps down after 2 months; Brawley hires veteran

April 16, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Jason Texler said on-campus teaching job has yet to materialize at Fallbrook

Mater Dei Catholic teammates Isabella Hiner and Ayanna Shaw celebrate after scoring and breaking a 9-9 tie against Torrance in the CIF SoCal Regional final softball game Saturday, June 4, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

High school softball rankings: Mater Dei Catholic climbs, Christian falls in our poll

April 14, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

A look at the top high school softball teams in San Diego

Point Loma’s Michael Hall and Branden Keeling celebrate with teammates after Hall’s home run against La Costa Canyon during the Lions Baseball Tournament finale at Dana Middle School on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school baseball rankings: Point Loma jumps Carlsbad in weekly poll

April 14, 2025 at 1:51 p.m.

A look at the best high school baseball teams in San Diego County

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Point Loma, Eastlake tie in battle between two of San Diego’s best baseball teams

April 10, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

Game is called on of darkness after eight innings

Mission Bay HIgh School graduate Adia Barnes has left the University of Arizona women’s basketball program for SMU. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Alumni Report: San Diegans scramble away from Arizona; locals top MLB prospects list

April 10, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

A look at what San Diegans are doing in college sports

Ryan McHale has been named the new football coach at Vista High School. (Vista High School)

Vista, Hoover make key coaching hires; Tri-City Christian promotes assistant

April 9, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

A look at the comings and goings in high school athletics

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High school baseball rankings: Granite Hills, Carlsbad top weekly poll

April 7, 2025 at 4:39 p.m.

A look at the top high school baseball programs in San Diego

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High school softball rankings: Christian, Mater Dei Catholic top our poll

April 7, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

A look at the best high school softball teams in San Diego

Montgomery’s JJ Sanchez (15) looks to against Carlsbad’s Jett Kenady (1) and Trenton Mehl (15) during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

All-CIF teams include San Diego’s best in basketball, soccer, water polo, wrestling

April 6, 2025 at 8:23 p.m.

A look at this winter's All-CIF teams

Point Loma’s Michael Hall and Branden Keeling celebrate with teammates after Hall’s home run against La Costa Canyon during the Lions Baseball Tournament finale at Dana Middle School on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Point Loma senior does it all in Lions Tournament title win over La Costa Canyon

April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Pointers shine in Lions Tournament

La Costa Canyon’s Josh Tornillo (3), center, celebrates his home run against Cathedral Catholic with teammates during their game at La Costa Canyon on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Young Mavericks beat Cathedral Catholic, earn spot in Lions Tournament final

April 3, 2025 at 11:29 a.m.

La Costa Canyon capitalizes on Dons' mistakes, advances to face Point Loma

San Marcos Pitcher Isaac Esquer throws against Granite Hills during game at San Marcos H.S. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Marcos, Granite Hills fit to be tied at Lions Tournament

April 1, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

Isaac Esquer throws a gem as game is called due to darkness

The Lions Baseball Tournament begins Monday at sites throughout San Diego County (Photo by Chadd Cady)

Amid changing times, calendars, Lions Baseball Tournament remains a San Diego staple

March 30, 2025 at 10:18 a.m.

High school baseball tournament begins Monday at sites throughout San Diego County

Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (12) at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday, February 20, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

There are 19 San Diegans on opening day rosters. Here’s the full list.

March 29, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

A look at the 19 big-leaguers and more managers, coaches and prospects with San Diego ties

UCLA coach John Wooden holds up his hands and asks autograph seekers to form a single line as he heads for a practice session with his team at the San Diego Sports arena on Friday, March 28, 1975. Wooden will direct his team against Louisville in the second semi-final game of tomorrow’s NCAA basketball championship. UCLA will be after their tenth basketball championship. (AP Photo)

John Maffei: 50 years ago, San Diego hosted a Final Four and witnessed hoops history

March 30, 2025 at 7:06 a.m.

John Wooden's final national championship and subsequent retirement made 1975 Final Four one to

1946 Point Loma American Legion Baseball Team with Don Larsen and Paul Kaneyuki (Paul Kaneyuki collection)

San Diego has ‘big plans’ to celebrate American Legion Baseball’s 100th anniversary

March 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

"We have big plans this summer and would like to expand our fundraising"

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Eastlake freshman to represent Untied States at summer baseball series

March 26, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Perfect Game Pacific Baseball Championship takes place Aug. 8-11 in Japan

Santa Fe Christian’s head coach Matt Carlino looks on during their game against Maranatha Christian at Santa Fe Christian School on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Solana Beach, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

High school notebook: Matt Carlino leaves SFC, Tri-City athlete honored by CIF

March 25, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

A look at the latest news and notes in San Diego high school sports

Oregon forward Brandon Angel, left, drives against Liberty guard Jayvon Maughmer, second from left, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

San Diego has put 34 players and coaches in postseason basketball tournaments. Here’s the list.

March 22, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

A school-by-school look at the San Diegans taking part in the NCAA Tournament, other potseason basketball events

Jordyn Worley #25 of Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders drives to the basket against Cecelia Biernat #14 of Marin Catholic in the first half of a girls CIF State Division III championship basketball game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Mater Dei Catholic girls fall short of state basketball title

March 14, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

Foul trouble spells trouble for Crusaders in Sacramento finale

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Preview: Rancho Bernardo girls play Saturday for state basketball championship

March 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

A look at Saturday's Division 2 state championship game between RB and Caruthers

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Olympian hires former NFL receiver as new football coach; Fallbrook tabs veteran Jason Texler

March 13, 2025 at 7:53 p.m.

Lew Barnes is the seventh San Diego Section coach who played in the NFL

El Camino Real’s Sophie Levy-Wright and Mater Dei Catholic’s Melissa Ruiz scramble for control of the ball in the CIF SoCal Regional Division III championships at El Camino Real Charter High School on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)

Preview: Mater Dei Catholic plays for Division 3 state championship in girls basketball

March 13, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

A look at the players, stats and storylines to watch on Friday

Montgomery’s JJ Sanchez (15) and Alek Sanchez (3) celebrate after beating Carlsbad during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Notebook: Montgomery boys wrap spectacular 4-year run; Jake Hall finishes No. 2 in scoring

March 12, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

The Aztecs' "big four" finish their high school careers with a 107-21 record.

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Preview: Rancho Bernardo, Mater Dei Catholic to play for SoCal Regional titles on Tuesday

March 10, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

A look at Tuesday's Southern California Regional championship games

Patrick Henry High won Wednesday’s CIF San Diego Section Division 1 semifinal played at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Preview: SoCal Regional soccer titles will be decided on Saturday

March 7, 2025 at 8:09 p.m.

Previewing the 3 boys soccer games and 2 girls soccer games slated for Saturday

Santa Fe Christian’s Jaden Hitipeuw (22) shoots over Bakersfield Christian’s Taiwo Daramola (33) during a high school basketball game March, 6, 2025 in Solana Beach, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

‘Tough loss to a really good team’ ends Santa Fe Christian’s season

March 6, 2025 at 8:40 p.m.

Dax Hall, Chase Othick lead SFC in loss

The baseball field at Palomar College will be named for longtime coach Bob Vetter, right. (Dan Trevan, The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Palomar College naming baseball field for late coach

March 6, 2025 at 5:53 p.m.

Saturday's ceremony comes before a game against Southwestern College

Carlsbad’s Layla Munoz breaks away to go in for a layup against Escondido Charter during a CIF Southern California Regional playoff game on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Roundup: Carlsbad bounces Escondido Charter from girls regionals; Lancers boys advance

March 4, 2025 at 8:43 p.m.

No. 4 Carlsbad (20-12) advances to play the winner of Mater Dei Catholic-Liberty at home on Thursday

Montgomery’s Viliamu Trollinger (21), center, and teammates celebrate from the bench during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship against Carlsbad at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Poll: Montgomery ranked No. 1 in our final boys basketball rankings of the season

March 3, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

A look at the top high school boys basketball teams in San Diego

Montgomery’s JJ Sanchez (15) and Alek Sanchez (3) celebrate after beating Carlsbad during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Regional pairings help St. Augustine, hurt Montgomery’s boys, Mission Hills’ girls

March 2, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

Ed Martin calls his team's opponents in the CIF state basketball playoffs "the worst possible draw"

Montgomery’s Viliamu Trollinger (21), center, and teammates celebrate from the bench during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship against Carlsbad at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Montgomery beats Carlsbad for Open Division boys basketball title

February 28, 2025 at 11:20 p.m.

Win avenges last year's loss to the Lancers

Mission Hills’ Lyndsey Rogers and Bay Cordova and Maleena Nava during the CIF Open Division Girls Basketball Championship at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mission Hills changes strategy, tops Francis Parker for Open Division girls basketball title

February 28, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

The win gives the third-seeded Grizzlies back-to-back championships.

Breanna Ivie (6) of Patrick Henry celebrates scoring during Wednesday’s CIF San Diego Section Division 1 semifinal win against Mater Dei High in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Preview: Open Division, D1 and D2 soccer champs will be crowned Saturday

February 28, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

A look at Saturday's 6 CIF San Diego Section boys and girls soccer championship matchups

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Preview: CIF basketball titles in Division 1, 2 and 3 will be decided Saturday

February 28, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Previewing Saturday's 6 CIF San Diego Section high school basketball finals

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Preview: Frontwave Arena hosts Open Division boys, girls basketball finals

February 27, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

A look at the teams and players to watch in Friday's CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship