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Fountain Valley Today
By the People, for the People
Orange Lutheran, Norco Reach Boras Classic Championship
Top-ranked high school baseball teams to face off in title game
Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:55am
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Two top-ranked high school baseball teams face off in a championship showdown, their competitive clash deconstructed into a dynamic cubist composition.Fountain Valley TodayThe No. 2 ranked Orange Lutheran and No. 3 Norco high school baseball teams have advanced to the championship game of the prestigious Boras Classic tournament. The winner will claim the top spot in Southern California rankings.
Why it matters
The Boras Classic is one of the premier high school baseball tournaments in the country, featuring many of the top teams and players. The championship matchup between Orange Lutheran and Norco will showcase the best talent in the region and determine the new No. 1 team in Southern California.
The details
In the semifinals, Orange Lutheran defeated Aquinas 8-0 behind strong pitching performances from Gary Morse, Eli Phillips, and Hamilton Friedberg. Norco also won convincingly, 11-5 over Mater Dei, led by Jacob Melendez's 7 strikeouts and offensive contributions from Zion Martinez and Codey Brown.
- The championship game will be played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.
- Orange Lutheran and Norco became eligible to play in the tournament on March 27, 2026 after completing a sit-out period for transfers.
The players
Orange Lutheran
The No. 2 ranked high school baseball team in Southern California.
Norco
The No. 3 ranked high school baseball team in Southern California.
Jacob Melendez
Norco pitcher who struck out 7 batters in 6 1/3 innings in the semifinal win.
Zion Martinez
Norco player who hit a home run, double and drove in 3 RBIs in the semifinal.
Codey Brown
Norco player who had 2 hits in the semifinal win.
What’s next
The winner of the Boras Classic championship game between Orange Lutheran and Norco on Friday will likely be ranked as the new No. 1 high school baseball team in Southern California.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated championship game between two of the top-ranked high school baseball programs in the region will provide an exciting conclusion to the prestigious Boras Classic tournament and determine the new leader in the Southern California rankings.
