Baseball Roundup: Maxwell Sweeps Portola, Colusa Struggles Against Winters

Local high school baseball teams see mixed results in recent league matchups

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:51pm

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In a Mid-Valley League doubleheader, the Maxwell High School baseball team swept Portola, outscoring them 21-2 over the two games. Meanwhile, the Colusa RedHawks dropped both of their Sacramento Valley League games against Winters, while the Pierce Bears fell short at home against Paradise.

Why it matters

High school baseball is an important part of the local sports landscape, with teams competing in various leagues throughout the region. These results provide insight into the current standings and performance of area programs as they work towards playoff positioning.

The details

In the Maxwell-Portola doubleheader, the Panthers pounded out 17 hits, took advantage of 17 free passes, and capitalized on 12 Tiger errors to secure the sweep. For Colusa, a sloppy first game against Winters saw the two teams combine for 12 errors, while the RedHawks were limited to just three hits in the second game. In the lone reported game for Pierce, the Bears fell short at home against Paradise despite a strong performance from their top hitter, Mikey Acevedo.

  • The Maxwell-Portola doubleheader took place on April 3.
  • The Colusa-Winters games were played on March 30 and April 3.
  • The Pierce-Paradise game was on March 31.

The players

Maxwell High School

The Maxwell High School baseball team, which currently holds a 10-4 overall record and a 2-0 mark in the Mid-Valley League.

Colusa RedHawks

The Colusa High School baseball team, which has a 3-13 overall record and is 0-5 in the Sacramento Valley League.

Pierce Bears

The Pierce High School baseball team, which holds a 1-10 overall record and is 0-3 in the Sacramento Valley League.

Mikey Acevedo

The top hitter for the Pierce Bears, batting .381 on the season.

Kaleb Castanon

A Colusa RedHawks player who hit a two-run triple in the team's loss to Winters.

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What’s next

Maxwell will be at the Durham Tournament this week, which runs April 10 and 11. Colusa will return to action at home against Willows on March 14 after their Spring Break. Pierce hosted Winters on April 7 before hitting the road to complete the series with the Warriors on April 10.

The takeaway

This roundup highlights the mixed results for local high school baseball teams, with Maxwell dominating their league doubleheader, while Colusa and Pierce struggled against their opponents. The outcomes underscore the competitive nature of the various leagues and the need for consistent performance from these programs as they work towards their postseason goals.