LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

The bats came alive on Saturday as the Mavericks unloaded on the Scripps Ranch Falcons scoring 15 runs. The game was highlighted by Johnny Zepeda's first inning home run, his first of the year. Zepeda and Michael Scharbarth lead the way with seven RBI's between them. On the mound the Mavericks got another great pitching performance from Michael Kenney moving his record to 2-0 on the season. With the victory the Mavericks moved to 5-0 in tournament play and earned a spot in the championship game. The championship game has been scheduled for Saturday March 29th at 2:30 at Oceanside High School.

Rancho Bernardo (5-1) edges Mission Bay (5-1) by a 4-3 score to win the Hilltop Tournament. Rancho Buena Vista (6-0) wins Foothiller Classic Tournament with a 6-1 win over Santana.

Despite a great pitching performance by Drew Logan the Mavericks still needed a seven run sixth inning to cruise by Bonita Vista 12-2. The offense production was led by Joey Burke who went 3-4 (2 2B, 4 RBI's, 2 runs) and a bases loaded clearing double by Scott Clement. The win puts the Mavericks at 4-0 on the season with one game to go in the tournament. The Mavericks will continue the final game of the Falcon/Pirate Tournament against Scripps Ranch Saturday @ Scripps Ranch 10:30.

Doug Konoske pitched a complete game four hitter to earn his first varsity victory, and move the Mavericks to 3-0. In his effort he struck out five and walked one batter. The Mavericks got their offense going when Joey Burke stole home in the third inning. The bats then came alive getting to Mt. Miguel starter McLaughlin for four more runs. Scott Clement led the way with two hits, one a double, and two runs scored. The Mavericks continue the Falcon/Pirate Tournament with another home game against Bonita Vista on Friday 3/21.

The Mavericks were rained out Saturday and Monday and are scheduled to play Scripps on Sat. March 22nd at 10:30 @ Scripps Ranch High School.