Local Sports News from Alhambra High School

By Mike Koski, President Alhambra High School Sports Hall of Fame Committee

Former Moors Pitcher Continues His Baseball Career

The Moors have produced many great baseball players over the years that have been successful in college and the pros. While at Alhambra, Benny Olguin played on the Varsity team for three years, made the Almont All-League team each year, and was All CIF in 2017. He was also the Almont League MVP in 2017, as well as the team’s MVP. He pitched three no-hitters for the Moors with one of them being a perfect game.

Due to the pandemic, it took the 2018 AHS graduate a little longer to progress past high school but he never gave up. Olguin just finished his Pasadena City College career by leading the South Coast Conference (SCC) in ERA with a 2.51 mark while finishing with a 7-2 mound record. He also struck out 68 batters in 72 innings and was the lone relief pitcher to be picked on the 2022 All-SCC First Team.

Benny will now continue his collegiate career at Cal State San Bernardino. Alhambra Football The Moors Varsity Football Team recently played a scrimmage against Rosemead HS and Bassett HS in preparation for the upcoming season. For the second time in five seasons, the Moors will start the season with a Freshman Quarterback leading the way. Bryan Leonard performed well in the scrimmage, throwing two touchdown passes and looked very calm under pressure for someone who just turned fourteen. He’s got some talented receivers and running backs but an inexperienced offensive line. Let’s hope for the best as the Moors begin their quest for another successful season under Head Coach Eric Bergstrom, who is in his 11th year at Alhambra.