Prep sports roundup: Norco moves two games up in Big VIII League baseball race

TL;DR

Norco has taken a commanding lead in the Big VIII League baseball standings, moving two games ahead of Corona and Corona Santiago. They achieved a 10-3 victory over Eastvale Roosevelt, while Corona Centennial upset Corona 5-2.

There's a new favorite to win the Big VIII League baseball race after Corona's domination the last few years.

Norco (16-2, 6-0) has moved two games ahead of the Panthers (13-4, 5-2) and Corona Santiago (13-7, 5-2) in the league standings

Corona Centennial upset Corona, 5-2, on Monday behind a complete game and 10 strikeouts from sophomore pitcher Christian De La O. Michael Nonis had three hits.

Norco rolled to a 10-3 victory over Eastvale Roosevelt. Landon Hovermale (7-0) gave up one hit and one run in five innings. Codey Brown had three hits and three RBIs. Zion Martinez and Jacob Melendez each had two hits and two RBIs.

Corona Santiago 7, King 1: Josh Angulo and Max Eldridge hit home runs and Troy Randall added three hits to lead the Sharks. Striker Pence struck out nine in five innings.

Sylmar 3, Verdugo Hills 0: Matthew Torres threw a three-hit shutout and Alex Martinez had two RBIs in the Valley Mission League win.

Damien 8, Etiwanda 5: Brady Bickham hit a three-run home run in the Baseline League win.

Softball

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 14, Simi Valley 6: Nadia Ledon contributed four hits and Ellayne Tellez-Perez hit a three-run home run to lead the Knights.

Carson 15, Narbonne 0: The Colts won a five-inning Marine League game. Kiarah Chukwudi had five RBIs and Isabella Campos and Alaina Mora combined to give up no hits.

St. Bonaventure 10, Grace Brethren 6: Audrina Tinoco hit her 11th home run to tie a school record.

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Q&A

What is Norco's current record in the Big VIII League baseball standings?

Norco currently holds a record of 16-2 and is 6-0 in the Big VIII League.

Who are the key players in Norco's recent victory over Eastvale Roosevelt?

Landon Hovermale, who is 7-0, pitched five innings allowing only one hit, while Codey Brown contributed three hits and three RBIs.

What was the outcome of the game between Corona Centennial and Corona?

Corona Centennial upset Corona with a score of 5-2, highlighted by a complete game from pitcher Christian De La O, who struck out 10 batters.