Sea Kings Freshmen Win Third Straight Beating Dana Hills 3-2
The Sea Kings Freshmen moved to 3-0 on the season after hanging on to defeat Dana Hills in a low-scoring contest.
With runs at a premium, the Sea Kings pitchers exerted their dominance, holding the Dolphins without an earned run, while recording ten strikeouts and only walking one batter. Brody Majit (‘28) continued his season-long, torrid strikeout pace, this time striking out four batters during his two innings pitched. Colt Fyke (‘28) started and soaked up 4 2/3 innings on the bump, allowing only two hits and striking out six without issuing a walk. Fyke was dialed in all game, evidenced by his strike percentage of 69%.
The Sea Kings got the scoring started in the bottom of the third inning with a two-out rally that was greatly aided by Dana Hills’ pitchers. After a single by Luca DiNapoli (‘28), the Dana Hills hurlers proceeded to hit Silas Gartner (‘28) and then walk the next two batters to force in a run, with Fyke picking up the RBI.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Sea Kings tacked on two more runs without ever hitting the ball out of the infield. Two more walks by Dana Hills’ pitchers coupled with a bunt single by Luke Kittleson (‘28) and a series of groundouts enabled the Sea Kings to take a 3-0 lead by the end of the frame.
The Dolphins tried to mount a late comeback when they scored two unearned runs in the top of the sixth inning, but it turned out to be too little, too late as the Sea Kings sealed the 3-2 victory.
Tait Weissman (‘28) lead the Sea Kings offense, going two for two plus a walk, and adding a stolen base.
The Sea Kings Freshman hit the road on Tuesday, March 4 to face the San Juan Hills Stallions.
Sea Kings Varsity Pitchers Dominate Once Again, While Menard Goes Big Fly
The Sea Kings Varsity notched their second road win of the season, defeating Segerstrom 6-0 on Tuesday. As in their first game of the season, dominate pitching was the storyline. Starter Stonehill College-commit Marcello Anelli (‘25) notched the victory, as he combined with relievers Isaiah Vasquez (‘25) and Will Chavez (‘26) to shut out the Jaguars. The Sea Kings pitching trio scattered six hits across seven innings, striking out eight while issuing only one walk. Sea Kings pitchers have yet to give up a run this season.
The game was knotted at 0-0 through three innings before the Sea Kings broke the seal with two runs in the top of the fourth. Princeton-commit Vincent Menard (‘25) opened the frame with a single and later scored on a single to left field by William Chiechi (‘25). Chiechi then scored when Charlie Kaster (‘26) singled to right field.
In the fifth inning Brady Gadol (‘25) lead off with a single, which was followed by Menard’s two-run home run blast to left field. The fifth inning scoring did not stop there, as Stevie Jones (‘26) singled and advanced to second base on a passed ball, and was then driven home by Ganon Overfelt’s (‘25) single to left field.
The Sea Kings eventually tacked on an insurance run in the seventh inning.
Seven different Sea Kings recorded a hit during the game, with Menard stuffing the scorebook with two hits, two runs, two RBI’s, and a walk to round things out. Leadoff man Gadol reached base twice with a single and a walk, and came around to score both times.
The Sea Kings Varsity continues their road swing with a game at Dana Point on Friday, February 28.
Sea Kings Junior Varsity Loses to Segerstrom in Extra Innings
In a home game that lasted a full nine innings, the Sea Kings Junior Varsity fell to the Segerstrom Jaguars 9-4.
The Sea Kings erased an early Segerstrom lead when they scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Sea Kings rally was aided by a walk, two hit batsmen and a dropped third strike by Segerstrom. The big blow in the inning came on a two-out, bases-loaded double to the left center gap by Prescott Nyman (‘27) to drive in two runs.
After the Jaguars tied the score in the fifth inning on two unearned runs, the Sea Kings had chances to score in both the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings, but left five men stranded on base.
Both teams held serve in the eighth inning and Segerstrom ultimately broke the game open when the Jaguars posted five runs in the top of the ninth.
Segerstrom pitchers battled control issues all day, hitting four Sea Kings batters a total of five times, and issuing six walks, including two to Cason Yarnell (‘27).
Sam Healy (‘27) and Cash Burns (‘27) each had two hits for the Sea Kings, which included a double by Burns. Nyman led the Sea Kings with two RBI’s.
Brooks Johnson (‘27) was particularly feisty at the plate for the Sea Kings, finishing the game one for three with a sacrifice fly, while delivering a base hit to right field after a tense 10-pitch battle with Segerstrom’s pitcher in the sixth inning.
Nyman started on the mound for the Sea Kings and pitched three innings, allowing three hits and one earned run, while striking out two and walking none. Johnson then entered in relief and was excellent over four innings, surrendering three hits and no earned runs, while striking out five Jaguars and walking none.
The next game for the Sea Kings Junior Varsity is Friday, February 28, at home versus Dana Point.
Sea Kings Freshmen Erupt for Ten Runs in the Fifth Inning as They Cruise to a 12-3 Victory
The Sea Kings Freshmen were locked into a tight one-run game versus the Segerstrom Jaguars until the bottom of the fifth inning. And then the dam broke. The Sea Kings sent fifteen batters to the plate in the fifth frame, as they put double-digit runs on the scoreboard.
In the fifth inning, Segerstrom’s pitchers seemingly lost the ability to throw strikes, walking six Sea Kings. Those walks, coupled with five singles by the Sea Kings, resulted in a ten-run inning that put the game out of reach.
The game started as a back-and-forth, one-run contest until the bottom of the fifth inning. The Jaguars jumped out 1-0 in the third inning and the Sea Kings then rallied to take the lead 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Segerstrom nudged ahead 3-2 in the top of the fifth inning before the Sea Kings onslaught in the bottom of the frame.
Remarkably, the Sea Kings scored twelve runs on only seven hits. Silas Gartner (‘28) and Brody Majit (‘28) lead the way with two hits apiece. Gartner also lead the team with three runs scored, while JJ Haley (‘28) tallied two. Majit provided four RBI’s for the Sea Kings batting out of the five hole.
A trio of Sea Kings pitchers held the Jaguars in check, allowing only two hits and one earned run on the day, while striking out thirteen. Gartner started on the mound and was relieved by Majit, who proceeded to strike out five of the first six batters he faced. Haley wrapped up the game for the Sea Kings, allowing zero runs over the final two innings.
The Sea Kings Freshmen next face Dana Hills at home on February 28, 2025.
Sea Kings Varsity Pitchers Dominate Mission Viejo in Season Opener
The Sea Kings varsity launched their 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Mission Viejo Diablos.
The Sea Kings were able to scratch across an unearned run in each of the first two innings thanks to two errors on the part of the Diablos, and that was all the support the Sea Kings pitchers needed.
Reigning Sunset Wave League MVP Stevie Jones (‘26) started for the Sea Kings and earned the victory, pitching five innings of two hit baseball, while striking out six. Stonehill College-commit Marcello Anelli (‘25) took over in the sixth inning and closed out the game, allowing one hit and recording three strikeouts over the final two frames.
Jones also lead the charge on offense, going one for three and tallying the game’s only RBI. Ganon Overfelt (‘25) reached base three times for the Sea Kings with a hit and two walks.
Sea Kings Junior Varsity Drops Season Opener to Mission Viejo
After missing out on several early run-scoring opportunities, the Mission Viejo Diablos broke through over the final two innings to secure a 6-3 victory over the Sea Kings Junior Varsity. A game that started as a five-inning pitchers’ dual shifted as the two teams combined to score five runs over the final two frames.
Brooks Johnson (‘27) was the opening day starter for the Sea Kings and immediately found himself in a first inning, bases-loaded, no-outs jam. Johnson was able to dodge a bullet, ultimately surrendering only one run in the top of the first. He then settled into the game, pitching another 2 2/3 innings, without surrendering another hit or run.
The Sea Kings took the lead 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly by Prescott Nyman (‘27), which allowed Max Brengal (‘27) to score, and an unearned run following a pair of Diablo miscues.
The Diablos again loaded the bases with no-outs in the top of the fifth inning, but again were only able to come away with a single run, knotting the score at 2-2.
In the top of the sixth, the Diablos created a lot of traffic on the base paths and ultimately scored three runs to open up a 5-2 lead.
The Sea Kings tried to mount a comeback in the bottom of the sixth, as Brengal and Cason Yarnell (‘27) started off the inning with back-to-back singles. After a double play, Nyman’s double into the right center field gap scored Yarnell, tallying what turned out to be the Sea Kings last run of the game.
The Sea Kings offense was ignited by Jacob Olson (‘27), who reached base three times out of the leadoff spot. Clean up batter Brengal ended the game two for four with a run scored. Nyman took advantage of runners in scoring position to notch two RBI’s on a sacrifice fly and a double.
Sea Kings Freshmen Clobber Mission Viejo in Season Opener
The freshmen started their Sea Kings careers with a resounding 10-1 victory at home over the Mission Viejo Diablos.
The hit parade started in the bottom of the first inning, as the Sea Kings tallied three runs on three hits. In the second inning, the Sea Kings manufactured a run after JJ Haley (‘28) singled, stole second and third, and eventually scored on a groundout by Colt Fyke (‘28). The Sea Kings tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the fifth with an offensive onslaught that included four hits, two walks and a hit by pitch. After scoring three more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Sea Kings had put the game well out of reach.
William Gould (‘27) started on the bump for the Sea Kings and pitched 4 1/3 solid innings, allowing only one run, while scattering four hits and striking out five Diablo batters. The final 2 2/3 innings were mopped up by Fyke and Brody Majit (‘28), neither of whom allowed a hit.
The Sea Kings got offensive contributions up and down the lineup. Silas Gartner (‘28) and Majit both had three hits, with Majit also leading the charge with three RBI’s and three steals. Haley also had three steals for the Sea Kings and scored three runs.
Sea Kings Varsity Falls to La Quinta in Final Game at the Desert Cities Baseball Tournament
The Sea Kings Varsity wrapped up their appearance at the preseason Desert Cities Baseball Tournament on Sunday with a 6-2 loss to La Quinta.
Mark Solomon (‘25) got the scoring started for the Sea Kings in the top of the first inning with a single to drive in Vincent Menard (‘25). The Sea Kings then expanded their lead to 2-0 in the second inning on a run-scoring single by Max Brengal (‘27).
La Quinta battled back to tie the score at two in the bottom of the third inning, and then took the lead for good in the bottom of the fourth, as the Sea Kings couldn’t overcome several defensive miscues. La Quinta tacked on a final run in the fifth inning to make the final score 6-2.
The Sea Kings batters combined seven hits with four walks to create plenty of traffic on the base paths, but could not deliver the timely RBI hit, stranding eight runners on base over the last three innings
Sea Kings hurlers Evan Hesse (‘25), Noah Bertrand (‘25) and Charlie Kaster (‘26) combined to allow two earned runs over six innings, while striking out seven La Quinta batters.
Sea Kings Varsity Combines Great Pitching and Timely Hitting to Defeat East Valley
The Sea Kings Varsity topped East Valley by a score of 5-1 in their third game at the preseason Desert Cities Baseball Tournament. The Sea Kings paired solid defense with excellent pitching to secure their first victory of the tournament.
Vincent Menard (‘25) got the scoring started for the Sea Kings in the third inning when he doubled in two runs. Menard would end his day one for two plus a hit by pitch to go along with his two RBIs.
Max Brengal (‘27) and Kyle Gameros (‘25) each drove in runs for the Sea Kings in the top of the seventh inning to put the game out of reach. Gameros reached base in each of his at-bats on the day.
East Valley finally cracked the scoreboard with a run on a pair of extra base hits in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the final score 5-1.
Brooks Johnson (‘27) started for the Sea Kings and picked up the victory on the bump. He pitched four innings of no run, two-hit baseball, while striking out three.
Sea Kings Varsity Comes Up Short in the Nightcap at the Desert Cities Baseball Tournament
The Sea Kings Varsity faced off against Mira Vista in the second game of their Day 1 doubleheader at the Desert Cities Baseball Tournament. As in the day’s first game, the Sea Kings Varsity struggled to generate offense. In the end, Mira Vista secured a 1-0 victory.
Mira Vista scored the only run of the game in the top of the fourth inning when they secured a two-out walk followed by a wild pitch, a stolen base and an error on the Sea Kings catcher. That single run proved to be enough, as the Mira Vista pitchers held the Sea Kings to three hits and struck out thirteen batters.
The Sea Kings attempted to mount a comeback late in the game, but could not deliver the needed clutch hit, and ultimately left five runners on base over the final two frames.
Isaiah Vasquez (‘25) was excellent in relief for the Sea Kings, ending the game having pitched four innings, surrendering only one hit, no earned runs and striking out five.