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Hesperia Christian Wins Cross Valley League Baseball Opener
Late rally by Riverside Prep falls short in 6-5 loss
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:55pm
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Hesperia Christian's baseball team opened its Cross Valley League season with a 6-5 victory over Riverside Prep on Tuesday, March 31. Hesperia Christian built a 6-2 lead with a five-run fourth inning, but Riverside Prep made a late push, scoring twice in the fifth and once more in the final inning before falling short.
Why it matters
The Cross Valley League is a competitive high school baseball conference in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. This early-season matchup between Hesperia Christian and Riverside Prep sets the tone for the rest of the league schedule and could have implications for playoff seeding later in the year.
The details
Hesperia Christian broke the game open with a five-run fourth inning to take a 6-2 lead. Riverside Prep chipped away, scoring twice in the fifth and once more in the final inning, but ultimately fell short in their comeback bid.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Hesperia Christian scored five runs in the fourth inning to take the lead.
The players
Hesperia Christian
A high school baseball team competing in the Cross Valley League.
Riverside Prep
A high school baseball team competing in the Cross Valley League.
The takeaway
This early-season victory for Hesperia Christian sets them up well for the rest of the Cross Valley League schedule, while Riverside Prep will look to rebound and remain in contention for a playoff spot.
