St. John Bosco Remains Atop California High School Baseball Rankings

Bellflower, CA – St. John Bosco High School continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in the latest Los Angeles Times high school baseball rankings, following an impressive start to the season. The defending Division 1 champions opened with an 8-0 shutout victory over La Serna on February 27th, showcasing their dominance in Southern California high school baseball.

Key Performances and Standings

Julian Garcia, returning from an arm injury, led St. John Bosco with four scoreless innings, striking out five batters against La Serna. The Los Angeles Times highlighted Garcia’s strong return, noting his command and effectiveness on the mound.

Here’s a look at the current top 10 teams in the rankings, as of March 1, 2026:

1. St. John Bosco (1-0)
2. Orange Lutheran (1-0)
3. Corona (4-0)
4. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (4-0)
5. Harvard-Westlake (3-1)
6. Huntington Beach (1-1-1)
7. Royal (4-0)
8. Gahr (3-0)
9. Norco (2-0)
10. Sierra Canyon (3-1)

Notable Player Performances

• Gary Morse (Orange Lutheran): The 6-foot-8 pitcher impressed in his season opener.
• Anthony Murphy (Corona): Demonstrated exceptional athleticism as a center-fielder, throwing fastballs at 92 mph as a closer.
• Jacob Madrid (Sherman Oaks Notre Dame): Had a strong week at the plate as a catcher.
• James Tronstein (Harvard-Westlake): Recorded seven hits in 10 at-bats.
• Dean Barkman (Royal): Achieved 15 strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings.
• Bryce Morrison (Gahr): Delivering strong performances as both a pitcher and hitter.
• Dylan Seward (Norco): Collected eight hits in 15 at-bats.
• Kai Bratton (Mater Dei): Provided shutout pitching as a senior.
• Logan Brooks (El Segundo): Recorded 10 RBIs and two home runs.
• Martin Luna (Charter Oak): Went nine for 12 with eight RBIs.

Recent Tournament Results

Oaks Christian secured the Easton tournament championship, defeating Calabasas 10-4. Ryan Sheffer and Luke Puls both contributed with two hits and two RBIs each. The Times’ rankings reflect these early-season successes and competitive matchups.

Upcoming Matchups

Huntington Beach is scheduled to face Harvard-Westlake on Tuesday, while Cypress will play against Capistrano Valley. Oaks Christian will host Aquinas on Saturday.

Looking Ahead

The Southern California high school baseball season is still in its early stages, with many teams gearing up for league play. St. John Bosco will aim to maintain its top ranking as they navigate a challenging schedule. Continued strong performances from key players like Julian Garcia will be crucial for their success.