Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools

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

2024 Varsity Baseball

The heavy rains in early February delayed the start of the baseball season for the Alhambra Moors, but other local teams got some games in. Keppel lost two games to Arroyo 17-2 and 17-4 before beating El Monte 15-1. San Gabriel beat Bassett (La Puente) 4-2 in their first game.

2023-2024 Varsity Basketball

Three local basketball teams secured berths in the CIF Southern Section Playoffs, with the Keppel Girls team winning three games and advancing to the semi-finals. The Keppel Boys lost their first round game to Long Beach Jordan and their first round game to Arrowhead Christian.

2024 Varsity Soccer

Three local soccer teams also qualified for the CIF Southern Section Playoffs, with the Alhambra Girls team winning their first three games to advance to the semi-finals. The Keppel Girls won their first two games before losing in the quarter finals. The Alhambra Boys lost their first round game to Firebaugh (Lynwood) in a shootout after scoring 0-0.

2024 Varsity Football

The Alhambra Moors Football recently held its awards banquet. The winners include:

Team Most Valuable Player – Michael Ramos

Cary Couch Blue & Gold Award – Michael Ramos

Offensive MVP – Julian Khavari

Defensive MVP – Adan Duenas Fregoso

Most Improved Player – Ethan Ayala

Linemen of the Year – Jonathan Ventura & Shawn Samaniego

Coaches Award – Christian Mina & Kevin Sasso

Almont League First Team – Michael Ramos & Ethan Ayala

Almont League 2nd Team – Adan Duenas Fregoso, Shawn Samaniego, Christian Mina & Anthony Rosales

Two Alhambra players, Michael Ramos and Jonathan Ventura, participated in an All-Star game held at Cantwell High School on February 10, along with Moors Coach Mike Mackintosh. All proceeds from the game were donated to support homeless veterans.