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Baseball skipper wins OEC award
Baseball skipper wins OEC award

September 16, 2024

The Saddleback baseball program was back in the news this week as the Orange Empire Conference named Saddleback baseball coach Sommer McCartney the Male Sport Coach-of-the-Year for the 2023-24 calendar year. McCartney guided the Bobcats to the state title in May.

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McCartney wins national honor

September 04, 2024

The Saddleback baseball program had a magical ride in 2024, winning the 3C2A State Championship. With the success comes awards, and Saddleback athletics recently found out that head coach Sommer McCartney has been named the national coach-of-the-year.

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Bobcats up to 11 commitments

August 21, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team was back in the news this week with the announcement that three more players from the state championship program have committed to four-year universities. Ryan Seymour (pictured), Jason Wright and Dylan Taguiam all committed in recent weeks, running the total to 11 players committed off the 2024 squad.

Allegro is the latest commit
Allegro is the latest commit

August 07, 2024

The Saddleback baseball program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another player from the 2024 state championship team deciding on a four-year school. Pitcher Zachary Allegro has made a commitment, giving the program eight commits for the off-season.

Blakey decides on Big 12 school
Blakey decides on Big 12 school

August 05, 2024

The Saddleback baseball program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another player from the 2024 state championship team deciding on a four-year school. Pitcher Dylan Blakey is the seventh commitment of the offseason as he will attend Texas Tech University.

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Three more commitments

July 16, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team was back in the news this past week with the announcement that three more players from the state championship squad had committed to play at four-year universities. Andrew Nykoluk, Ben Castelli and Tyler Byrns all made their choices to run the total to six for the off-season.

Allen is the latest commit
Allen is the latest commit

June 10, 2024

The Saddleback baseball program was back in the news this weekend with the announcement that another member of the 2024 state championship team has committed to a four-year university. Sophomore J.C. Allen signed to play at UC San Diego, according to the baseball office.

Saddleback completes a magical ride
Saddleback completes a magical ride

May 27, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team defeated San Joaquin Delta College, 8-5, on Monday at Mt. San Antonio College to win the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) state baseball championship. It was the second state title in program history.

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Bats propel Cats into winner’s bracket

May 26, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team defeated San Joaquin Delta College, 10-9, on opening day of the 3C2A State Baseball Tournament at Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday night. The Bobcats will play West Valley College on Sunday at 2:00 PM.

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Bobcats and Vikings to face off

May 26, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team will play West Valley College in the winner’s bracket of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) State Baseball Tournament on Sunday at Mt. San Antonio College. The two programs have never faced one another in baseball.

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Back in the state finals

May 26, 2024

For the second straight season the Saddleback baseball team has advanced to the state championship after an 11-7 win against West Valley College on Sunday at Mt. San Antonio College. The Bobcats need one win on Monday to claim a second state title in program history.

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Cats to open against San Joaquin Delta

May 21, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team will open the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) State Baseball Tournament on Saturday against San Joaquin Delta College at 6:00 PM at Mt. San Antonio College. The two programs have never met in baseball.

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May I have another dance?

May 19, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team advanced to the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) State Baseball Tournament with a 9-2 win over Cerritos College on Sunday in Norwalk. It is the second straight season the Bobcats have advanced to the tournament.

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Cats claw Birds in opener

May 17, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team is one win away from a berth in the state tournament after a 3-1 win against Cerritos College on Friday in Cerritos. Pitcher Jack Wade was brilliant in picking up the win.

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Cats and Birds to battle in regional finals

May 12, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team will travel to Cerritos College for the 3C2A Southern California Regional Finals this coming weekend. The Bobcats and Falcons will play a best-of-three series starting Friday for a spot in the state tournament.

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Cats squeeze into regional finals

May 11, 2024

The Saddleback baseball team advanced to the 3C2A Southern California Regional Finals with a 7-6 victory over Los Angeles Valley College on Saturday in Valley Glen. The Cats pulled off a squeeze bunt in the bottom half of the eighth inning for the game-winner to advance to a third straight appearance in the regional finals.