Rio Americano Pitcher Dormann Shuts Out Kaiser

Three-hit shutout leads California team to victory in Hawaii matchup

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:05am

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Joey Dormann, a junior pitcher for Rio Americano High School in California, threw a three-hit shutout to lead his team to a 3-0 victory over Kaiser High School in Hawaii. Dormann struck out seven batters and walked none in the windy conditions, relying on his defense to make key plays behind him.

Why it matters

This game was part of a series of matchups between top high school baseball programs from California and Hawaii, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of players from both states. Dormann's dominant pitching performance highlighted Rio Americano's strength as the No. 3 ranked team in the Sacramento area and No. 36 in California.

The details

Dormann took a one-hit shutout into the bottom of the seventh inning before Kaiser managed two hits. But the Raiders' defense made a key play to end the game, with right fielder Austin Nye making a running catch on a line drive. Rio Americano scored single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to provide the offense for Dormann's gem.

  • The game was played on a windy Monday afternoon at Kaiser's field.
  • Rio Americano's trip to Hawaii began with a 4-0 win at Mililani on Saturday.
  • The Raiders will conclude their Hawaii trip with a game against defending state champion Saint Louis today.

The players

Joey Dormann

A junior pitcher for Rio Americano High School who threw a three-hit shutout, striking out seven and walking none.

Austin Nye

The Rio Americano right fielder who made a key running catch to end the game.

Trey Howell Chase

The Rio Americano shortstop who made a diving stop behind second base for a key putout in the seventh inning.

Everett Filippo

The Rio Americano catcher who blocked every pitch and called a great game for Dormann.

Josh Halemanu

The Kaiser High School head coach who praised Dormann's performance and said his team will learn from the loss.

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What they’re saying

“I really want to thank my defense. (Kaiser) hit the ball really hard at times. The wind made it tough to make plays. My right fielder (Nye), my shortstop. My catcher (Everett Filippo) blocked every single ball and he always knew what pitches I wanted to call.”

— Joey Dormann, Rio Americano Pitcher

“We almost caught him, but he controlled all his pitches. He filled the strike zone. He just came right after us. He attacked with every pitch and he did a great job.”

— Josh Halemanu, Kaiser High School Head Coach

What’s next

Rio Americano will play defending Hawaii state champion Saint Louis High School today at Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, concluding their Hawaii trip.

The takeaway

Dormann's dominant pitching performance, backed by strong defense, showcased Rio Americano's talent and competitiveness as they took on one of Hawaii's top high school baseball programs. The game highlighted the growing connections between elite programs in California and Hawaii.