SRJC Baseball Climbs to No. 4 in State Ranking

Bear Cubs Remain Atop Big 8 Conference Standings

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:24pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of bright, vibrant colors.SRJC's baseball team continues its rise in the state rankings, with a key series against Folsom Lake highlighting the competitive nature of junior college sports in California.Santa Rosa Today

The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team has risen to No. 4 in the state rankings after winning a series over No. 19 Sacramento City last week. The Bear Cubs now hold a one-game lead atop the Big 8 conference standings, with key matchups against No. 25 Folsom Lake and No. 9 Modesto coming up to close out the regular season.

Why it matters

SRJC's strong performance this season has positioned them as one of the top community college baseball programs in California. Their rise in the rankings and conference standings reflects the team's talent and competitiveness, which could lead to postseason success and increased visibility for the college's athletics program.

The details

The Bear Cubs beat Sacramento City 9-2 in the opening game of last week's series, lost 2-0 in the second game, and then won a marathon 8-5 game in 16 innings in the rubber match. Pitcher Evan Sandoval was named CCCBCA Pitcher of the Week for his strong relief performance in that final game. SRJC also earned a 3-2 walk-off win over No. 25 Folsom Lake to start their current series.

  • The Bear Cubs were 27-8 overall and held a one-game lead atop the Big 8 standings entering the second of three games against Folsom Lake on Thursday.
  • The Bear Cubs began their series against No. 25 Folsom Lake with a 3-2 walk-off win on Tuesday.
  • The Bear Cubs wrap up their series against Folsom Lake at home on Friday before heading into a potential league-clinching series to end the regular season against No. 9 Modesto next week.

The players

Evan Sandoval

Pitcher who was named CCCBCA Pitcher of the Week for his strong relief performance in the 16-inning win over Sacramento City.

Chase Sutherland

Broke a 5-5 tie with an RBI double in the top of the 16th inning against Sacramento City.

Anane Wilson

Followed Sutherland's double with a two-run double to extend the lead in the 16-inning win over Sacramento City.

Aiden Sakai

Delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly to give SRJC a 3-2 win over Folsom Lake.

Gentle Edwin

SRJC sprinter who won the 100m and 200m events at the Jim Linthicum Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Bear Cubs will wrap up their regular season with a series against No. 9 Modesto next week, which could determine the Big 8 conference champion.

The takeaway

SRJC's baseball team has emerged as one of the top community college programs in California, showcasing the strength of their athletics department and the competitiveness of junior college sports in the state.