Newport Harbor baseball defeats Los Alamitos again

Sailors hand Griffins another Sunset League loss

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:25am

The Newport Harbor High School baseball team defeated Los Alamitos High School for the second consecutive day in Sunset League play, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Sunset League is a highly competitive baseball conference in Southern California, and these two programs are perennial contenders. The back-to-back wins for Newport Harbor over their rivals from Los Alamitos could be an early indicator of the balance of power in the league this year.

The details

Newport Harbor took down Los Alamitos by a score of 7-4 on the road, following up their 5-3 victory over the Griffins the previous day. The Sailors used a balanced offensive attack and solid pitching to secure the win, building on their early-season momentum.

  • The two teams faced off on April 1, 2026.
  • Newport Harbor defeated Los Alamitos again on April 2, 2026.

The players

Newport Harbor High School

A public high school located in Newport Beach, California that fields a competitive baseball program in the Sunset League.

Los Alamitos High School

A public high school located in Los Alamitos, California that also has a strong baseball team in the Sunset League, often competing with Newport Harbor for the league title.

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What’s next

The two teams will face off again later in the Sunset League season, with the results potentially impacting the final standings and playoff seeding.

The takeaway

The early-season matchups between Newport Harbor and Los Alamitos have set the stage for an exciting Sunset League baseball race, as these two perennial powers continue their rivalry on the diamond.