Big VIII League Showcases Standout Prep Baseball Performances

Norco, Corona, and Corona Santiago dominate with impressive hitting and pitching displays

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:38am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players, field, and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors.The Big VIII League's top teams showcase their explosive offensive and pitching talent in a series of dominant victories.Garden Grove Today

Wednesday's Big VIII League prep baseball action saw several teams deliver big-time performances. Norco's Jordan Ayala struck out 10 batters and had two hits and three RBIs in an 8-0 win. Corona's Danny De La Rose went 5-for-5 with five RBIs in a 16-2 victory, while teammates Logan Pascarella, Trey Ebel, and Jesiah Andrade all hit home runs. Corona Santiago's Striker Pence hit a grand slam and finished with six RBIs in a 17-1 win, and Troy Randall also homered. Other standout games included St. John Bosco's 8-1 win over Santa Margarita and Ganesha's Logan Schmidt striking out 14 of 15 batters while hitting two home runs.

Why it matters

The Big VIII League is one of the top high school baseball conferences in California, producing numerous Division I college and professional players. These big performances showcase the high level of talent and competition in the league, which is an important pipeline for developing young baseball talent in the region.

The details

Norco's Jordan Ayala dominated on the mound, striking out 10 batters in five innings, and also contributed two hits and three RBIs in his team's 8-0 win over Eastvale Roosevelt. Corona's Danny De La Rose went a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBIs in his team's 16-2 victory over Corona Centennial, while teammates Logan Pascarella, Trey Ebel, and Jesiah Andrade all hit home runs. Corona Santiago's Striker Pence hit a grand slam and finished with six RBIs in a 17-1 win over King, and Troy Randall also homered. Other standout performances included St. John Bosco's 8-1 win over Santa Margarita, where the Braves' first four batters combined for nine hits, and Ganesha's Logan Schmidt, who struck out 14 of 15 batters and hit two home runs.

  • The games took place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Jordan Ayala

A pitcher for Norco High School who struck out 10 batters in five innings and had two hits and three RBIs in an 8-0 win.

Danny De La Rose

A player for Corona High School who went 5-for-5 with five RBIs in a 16-2 victory.

Striker Pence

A player for Corona Santiago High School who hit a grand slam and finished with six RBIs in a 17-1 win.

Logan Schmidt

A player for Ganesha High School who struck out 14 of 15 batters and hit two home runs.

James Clark

A player for St. John Bosco High School who had three hits in an 8-1 win over Santa Margarita.

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The takeaway

The standout performances in the Big VIII League showcase the depth of talent in this competitive high school baseball conference, which has produced numerous Division I and professional players over the years. These big games highlight the league's importance as a pipeline for developing the next generation of baseball stars.