A message from the Highlanders Baseball Head Coach
Jack Brooks
La Habra Baseball family, I am looking forward to my 1st season as your Head Coach. The players in the program have worked extremely hard in the Fall and we have a lot of positive momentum as we head into our Spring season. We have worked diligently in establishing our program characteristics: toughness, competitiveness, selflessness, and leadership. The goal of the program will always be to provide a high school baseball experience that your sons will cherish and be able to look back on as a time of growth, improvement, and joy. I believe I have put together a coaching staff at all levels that will be considered one of the best in the Southern Section. It will be the goal every year to compete for League Titles at every level. I believe we will begin to do that this year as a program. More importantly, I look forward to beginning a journey with your sons that will bring us all memories that will last a lifetime.
Contents & Credits
WELCOME TO
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Highlanders Coaching Staff
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Highlanders Junior Varsity Action
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La Habra Baseball History & Records
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Highlanders Freshman Roster
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Highlanders Varsity Roster
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Highlanders Freshman Action
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Highlanders Varsity Action
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
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Highlanders Baseball Team
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Highlanders Boosters and Donors
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Varsity Seniors & Returning All-League
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Highlanders Baseball Sponsors
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Highlanders Junior Varsity Roster
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Highlanders Coaching Staff
JACK BROOKS Position: Head Coach Years Coaching: 17 Year at La Habra: 1st Family: Wife - Gris, Brayden, Jack and Bobby Awards: CIF Title 1996, 3 X CIF FInalists Sports Played: Baseball
Eductation: La Mirada HS, Loyola Marymount (BA Urban Studies MA Athletic Administration) Subject Taught: US and World History Favorite Quote: “Show me, Don’t tell me”
ANTHONY MORENO Position: Assistant / Outfield Coach Years Coaching: 15 Year at La Habra: 1st Family: Wife - Jennifer, Brixton Eductation: Chico State, CSUF, Azusa Pacific Univ. Subject Taught: Physical Education and Substitute Teacher Favorite Quote: Do better today, than you did yesterday
JEFF RAMIREZ Position: Assistant / Infield Coach Years Coaching: 23 Year at La Habra: 1st Family: Wife - Rebecca, Kiara and Nicholas Awards: All Del Rio League 94’, 95’ Condor Baseball Hall of Fame 2004 Sports Played: Baseball and Football
Eductation: California HS, Cal State Fullerton, Concordia University (BA Kinesiology and MA Coaching and Athletic Administration) Subject Taught: Physical Education and Mathematics Favorite Quote: Respect the game, and the game will respect you!!
RUBEN VELASQUEZ Position: Assistant / Pitching Coach Years Coaching: 18 Year at La Habra: 1st Family: Wife - Christine, Alexis, Vincent and Ruben Sports Played: Baseball
Joe Abell - Junior Varsity Coach
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Mike Robinson - Freshman Coach
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Grady McNulty - Asst. Coach
La Habra Baseball History & Records
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2012
2004
2000
1999
1998
1988
1983
1974
1967
1963
1959
2006
2005
2004
2000
1999
1998
1997
CIF PLAYOFFS SINCE 1988 2013
2012
2011
2009
2008
LA HABRA BASEBALL RECORDS SINCE 1994 YEAR 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Totals
WINS 16 18 22 17 11 10 13 19 17 17 13 14 17 12 17 17 16 13 16 13 13 11 8 340
LOSES 8 8 7 10 14 15 14 6 7 9 10 10 9 15 10 10 13 14 11 16 16 19 21 272
TIE 1 1 1 3
ORANGE COUNTY 9th 10th 8th -
YEAR 2003 2004 2005 2006 2011 2014
HIGHEST RANKINGS YEAR 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
CIF 9th 8th 7th 6th 9th -
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LEAGUE 2nd 1st 1st 1st 6th 6th 4th 1st 2nd 2nd 4th 2nd 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 5th 0.555
CIF 2nd 1st 8th 10th
1991
CIF ROUND First First Second First Second Quarter First Second First Second First 9-8
ORANGE COUNTY 5th 8th -
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HIGHLANDERS ON TO COLLEGE YEAR 1997 1998
PLAYER
Dave Correa Dave Cosato Shaun Beutner
1999 2000 2001 2002
2004 2005
2006 2009 2010
2011
2012
Jesse Delgado Dave Zamorano Kyle Ballard Al Estrada Kevin Sulimoff Dominic Gore Chad Lucas Zachh Kolbeck Graham Velasco Bryce Stowell Joe Hannah Michael Ruvolo Justin Argomaniz Casey Rihn Luke Esquerra Zach Esquerra Robert Cavazos Christian Salinas Brandon Proctor Bubby Rossman Joe Duran David Wiggins Jordan Kessen Specer Long Josh Staumont Chad Ferreira
COLLEGE
Rio Hondo College Fullerton College (All Conference in 2000) Fullerton College (All Conference in 2000), Azusa Pacific University Rio Hondo College Cypress College, Hawaii Pacific University Chapman University Fullerton College, Avila University Fullerton College Rio Hondo College Rio Hondo College Whittier College Cal State Los Angeles Pepperdine University, UC Irvine Rio Hondo College US Air Force Academy Azusa Pacific University Santa Ana College Cal Baptist University Cal Baptist University Fullerton College Fullerton College Ohio Wesleyan Cerritos College Mt. San Antonio College Goldenwest College Fullerton College Cerritos College Biola University Orange Coast College
YEAR PLAYER 2013
2014
2015 2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Sean Sparling Zack Ferrera Logan Lannon Brett Mays Vicente Perez Robert Leffler Chris Nuanes Austin Saad Jordan Smith Zack Stack Mike Borg Drake Flores Trevor Hhinson Manuel Gutierrez Robert Acosta Elijah Taylor Jonathan hernandez Andrew Martinez Rene Palacios Daniel Brenes Ricky Akles Braxton Hutcherson Celeb Ramos Adam Castillo Joshua Valencia Justyn Duran Pablo Small Dean Drake Josh Ramirez Michael Rodriguez-Sambrano Adrian De Orta Jaxson Hutcherson
COLLEGE
UC Irvine Norhwest Missouri State Fullerton College Goldenwest College Fullerton College Santa Ana College Cerritos College Fullerton College Fullerton College Irvine Valley College Concordia University - Portland Goldenwest College Thomas College Shepard university Mt. San Antonio College Fullerton College Norhwest Missouri State Norhwest Missouri State Orange Coast College Mt. San Antonio College Mt. San Antonio College Cypress College Cypress College Point University Fullerton College Fullerton College San Diego Christian College Fullerton College Rio Hondo College Simpson University Northwest Nazarene University Whittier College
TEAM MVP, ALL-FREEWAY LEAGUE & ALL-CIF YEAR 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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ALL-FREEWAY LEAGUE 1st-TEAM
Dave Cosato Ryan Huff Al Estrada Kevin Sulimoff Justin Argomaniz Bryce Stowell Bryce Stowell Matt Estrada Richard Martin Bryan Aanderud Christian Salinas Robert Cavazos Aaron Porter Aaron Porter Zack Ferrera Chris Nuanes Kyle Schuh Zack Stack Ricky Ackles Celeb Ramos -
Dave Cosatok Bubba Cauley & Ryan Huff Ryan Huff & Kyle Ballard Al Estrada & Kyle Ballard Kevin Sulimoff Daniel Morales Justin Argomaniz & Zak Flor Casey Rign, Eric Rivera, Daniel Morales & Bryce Stowell - Freeway Leage MVP Justin Argomaniz, Mike Ruvolo, Casey Rihn, Eric Rivera, Bryce Stowell Richard Martin & Matt Estrada Richard Martin Bryan Aanderud Christian Salinas, Zach Equerra & Luke Esquerra Chris Gonzales & Aaron Porter Aaron Porter & Zach Ferreira Aaron Porter & Zach Ferreira Sean Sparling - Pitcher of the Year, Zack Ferrera, Austin Saad Mike Borg & Andrew Gallegos Brad Hoffrichter, Andrew martinez, Zack Stack Zack Stack, Mike Borg Braxton Hutcherson, Rene Palacios & Josh Valencia Celeb Ramos & David Shakelford David Shackleford & Michael Rodriguez-Sambrano
Dave Cosato, David Correa Dave Cosato & David Correa
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David Correa Bubba Cauley & Dave Cosato Ryan Huff & Kyle Ballard Al Estrada Bryce Stowell Matt Estrada Bryan Aanderud (2nd) Christian Salinas (1st), Zach Esquerra (2nd)
Aaron Porter & Josh Staumont Sean Sparling & Zack Ferrera Robert Leffler Andrew Martinez -
La Habra Baseball History & Records
SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS - BATTING CATEGORY
PLAYER
STATS
YEAR
0.566
1998
CATEGORY RBI'S
PLAYER
STATS
YEAR
SHAUN BEUTNER
35
1998
BATTING AVERAGE
DAVE COSATO
HITS
RYAN HUFF
44
1999
CASEY RIHN
35
2004
TRIPLES
MATT ESTRADA
5
1997
STOLEN BASES
DAVID SHACKELFORD
16
2019
DOUBLES
DAVE COSATO
14
1999
HIT BY PITCH
CHAD LUCAS
13
2002
AL ESTRADA
14
2006
SACRIFICES
NICK TOLMASOFF
9
1999
HOME RUNS
ZACH ESQUERRA
9
2006
RUNS
AL ESTRADA
35
1999
HITTING STREAK
MATT ESTRADA
34
2009
GRAND SLAMS
ROBERT MORALES
2
1997
AT BATS
JOSH RAMIREZ
107
2019
TRISTEN GADBERRY
2
2000
SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS - PITCHING STATS
YEAR
WINS
CATEGORY
STEVE FLORES
PLAYER
11
1974
LOSSES
JOHN JUAREZ
9
1990
STRIKEOUTS
MIKE SLOAN
152
1962
WALKS
JASON REESE
46
1987
CATEGORY
STATS
YEAR
SEAN SPARLING
7
2014
MARK KIRK
5
1979
COMPLETE GAMES
BUBBA CAULEY
10
1998
APPEARANCES
DAVE ZAMORANO
20
1999
STATS
YEAR
8
1997
STATS
YEAR
SHUTOUTS
PLAYER
INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS CATEGORY
STATS
YEAR
CATEGORY
6
1997
RBI'S (FULLERTON)
CATEGORY
STATS
YEAR
CATEGORY
WINS IN A SEASON
22
1999
HOME RUNS
25
2009
LOSSES IN A SEASON
21
1995
WINNING STREAK
15
1998
HIT BATTERS IN A SEASON
47
2002
FEWEST ERRORS IN A SEASON
28
2004
0.375
1997
DOUBLE PLAYS IN A SEASON
33
2009
HITS (FULLERTON)
PLAYER PAUL SUMMERS
PLAYER ROBERT MORALES
TEAM RECORDS
TEAM BATTING AVERAGE
PLAYERS DRAFTED PLAYER
YEAR
TEAM
ROUND
JOSH STAUMONT
2015
ROYALS
2
BUBBY ROSSMAN
2014
DODGERS
ZACH ESQUERRA
2009
D'BACKS
BRYCE STOWELL
2008
RUSTY VOLKERT
YEAR
TEAM
ROUND
C.J. SCIACCA
1982
CUBS
4
22
DAVE ARNOLD
1979
TIGERS
6
24
ALFREDO MEJIA
1979
DODGERS
1
INDIANS
22
BRUCE MACPHERSON
1976
TWINS
21
1993
BLUE JAYS
17
STEVE FLORES
1974
TWINS
9
TIM MOORE
1989
CUBS
12
JESS FLORES
1970
TWINS
11
DAVE STEVENS
1989
CUBS
20
MIKE SLOAN
1962
ALAN NEWMAN
1888
TWINS
2
BERNARD PLANTS
1961
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FREE AGENT
5
2020 Highlanders Varsity Team
Back Row (L-R): Cole Sciacca, Coach Jeff Ramirez, Head Coach Jack Brooks, Coach Ruben Velasquez, Coach Anthony Moreno, Jaxson Hutcherson and Nolan Inman. Center Row (L-R): Robert Gutierrez, David Shackelford, Adrian De Orta, Aaron Sanchez, Michael Rodriguez-Sambrano, Matthew Flores, Robert DeLaTorre, Josh Castillo, Matthew Coats and Marc Garcia. Front Row (L-R): Jesse Lopez, Samuel Huerta, Alex Hall, Ryan Flores, Diego Arciniega, Andre Viveros, Jacob Arroyo, Alec Wallace and Matthew Padilla
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POS.
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PLAYER
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GRADE
POS.
MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ-SAMBRANO
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1B
1
JESSE LOPEZ
10
2B
2
RYAN FLORES
12
LF/RHP
3
SAMUEL HUERTA
12
OF
14
ANDRE VIVEROS
11
2B/SS
4
DIEGO ARCINIEGA
12
UTILITY
15
ADRIAN DE ORTA
12
RF
5
MATTHEW FLORES
10
RHP/SS
16
ALEC WALLACE
12
OF
6
JACOB ARROYO
12
RHP
17
ALEX HALL
12
3B
8
MATTHEW COATS
11
OF/1B
18
MATTHEW PADILLA
10
C
9
ROBERT DELATORRE
12
C
19
JOSH CASTILLO
11
RHP/3B
10
COLE SCIACCA
11
1B
22
JAXSON HUTCHERSON
12
LHP/1B
11
DAVID DEITRICK
12
RHP
23
MARC GARCIA
12
RHP
12
DAVID SHACKELFORD
11
CF
25
NOLAN INMAN
11
RHP/1B
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Varsity Player Profiles
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JESSE LOPEZ
2B, 5-4, 130, 1st Year Varsity, Sophmore
Parents: Andrea Hoang and Robert Lopez Siblings: Julian(3), Amaya (11) and Angelique (17) Favorite Subject: Spanish Activities: Watching Friends Favorite Quote: "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid" Greatest Baseball Memory: Throwing a 2 hitter in the Pony Championship and winning 1-0. Personal Goals: Bat .400 Best Teacher/Mentor: Jay Sullenger Best Advice Received: If you don't swing the bat, you can't hit the ball.
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RYAN FLORES
LF/RHP, 5-7, 155, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Hector and Lucy Flores Siblings: Brian (21) and Drake (21) Favorite Subject: English Activities: UFC 3, Caners with the boys Favorite Quote: "Let's get rollin'" -Jack Brooks Greatest Baseball Memory: Bus rides with the boys Personal Goals: Win CIF Best Teacher/Mentor: Sean O'Malley Best Advice Received: Aim for peace, if you can't aim for peace aim between the eyes.
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SAMUEL HUERTA
OF, 5-6, 140, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Ann Huerta Siblings: Erik (21) Favorite Subject: History Activities: Going to Disneyland Favorite Quote: "What is real will prosper" Best Teacher/Mentor: My Aunt Best Advice Received: To surround yourself with people that I know are with me because they genuinely want me there.
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DIEGO ARCINIEGA
Utility, 5-8, 160, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Ricardo Arciniega and Delia Crespo Siblings: Priscilla (20) and Stephany (25) Favorite Subject: Math Activities: Swimming Favorite Quote: "Baseball is more than a game, its like life played out on a field." Greatest Baseball Memory: Getting 1st place at Covina Pony Personal Goals: Win league, less than 10 strikeouts Best Teacher/Mentor: Mr. Juarez Best Advice Received: Work smarter, not harder
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MATTHEW FLORES
RHP/SS, 5-11, 140, 2nd Year Varsity, Sophmore
Parents: Alejandro and Susie Flores Siblings: Alesandra (25) and Michael (27) Favorite Subject: Chemistry Activities: Watching Movies Greatest Baseball Memory: HItting my first jack when I was 13 years old. Personal Goals: Get better Best Teacher/Mentor: My Uncles Best Advice Received: "Take daddy hacks" -My Brother
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JACOB ARROYO
RHP, 5-8, 135, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Allen and Doreen Arroyo Siblings: Dominic (24) and Allen Jr. (30) Favorite Subject: Math Activities: Hanging out with the boys Favorite Quote: "Pitchers who shove, stay in the game" Greatest Baseball Memory: Locker room after a win Personal Goals: Have lowest ERA Best Teacher/Mentor: Bruce Lee Best Advice Received: If you ain't first, you're last
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MATTHEW COATS
OF/1B, 6-1, 175, 2nd Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: Rob and Elva Coats Siblings: Helena (17) and Madison (18) Favorite Subject: Math, History Activities: Snowboarding, Video Games, Going to the beach Favorite Quote: "Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid" Greatest Baseball Memory: Going to Palm Springs to play in a baseball tournament Personal Goals: Hit .300 Best Teacher/Mentor: My Dad Best Advice Received: You can learn alot from watching
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ROBERT DELATORRE
C, 5-11, 175, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Ramiro and Susana DeLaTorre Siblings: Samatha (9) and Savanah (13) Favorite Subject: Culinary Activities: Bliztball, Cookong, Sunday League Favorite Quote:"That's bad baseball" -Jack Brooks Greatest Baseball Memory: Winning Sunday League Personal Goals: Caught Stealing percentage 67% Best Teacher/Mentor: My Dad Best Advice Received: Stay calm, cool, and collected, the three C's.
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COLE SCIACCA
1B, 6-2, 155, 2nd Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: CJ and Mia Sciacca Siblings: Carson (10), Connor (15), Chad (19), Cameron (21), Cody (23), Chelsea (26), Christopher (27), Caitlin (29) Favorite Subject: Math Activities: Wiffle ball, spending time with family Favorite Quote: "Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war." - Donald Trump Greatest Baseball Memory: Playing the game with my families support Personal Goals: Do anything I can to help La Habra win Best Teacher/Mentor: My Dad Best Advice Received: "Stay back, see it, hit it"
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DAVID DEITRICK
RHP, 6-2, 165, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Angela Deitrick Siblings: Joseph (23) and Amanda (26) Favorite Subject: Forensics Bio Activities: Fishing and Free dive Favorite Quote: "Those who can not change their mind, can not chane anything" -George Bernard Shaw Greatest Baseball Memory: First RBI on varsity Personal Goals: Most improved and push teamates to be better Best Teacher/Mentor: Joseph Dietrick Best Advice Received: Don't force anything, always be patient
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DAVID SHACKELFORD
CF, 5-9, 170, 3rd Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: Matthew and Staci Shackelford Siblings: Justin (10) Favorite Subject: Science Activities: Playing piano, soccer, wiffleball Favorite Quote: "Play for the name on the front of the jersey" Greatest Baseball Memory: Hitting my first homerun Personal Goals: Win League & CIF Best Teacher/Mentor: Jose Murrillo Best Advice Received: "Don't wish for it, work for it"
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1B, 5-11, 165, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ-SAMBRANO
Parents: Virginia Rodriguez and Gina Sambrano Siblings: Kaylee (10), Landan (11) and Aurora (14) Favorite Subject: Anatomy and Physiology Activities: Sneakerhead Favorite Quote: "I love it when people doubt me, it makes me work harder to prove them wrong" -Derek Jeter Greatest Baseball Memory: Getting a scholorship to play college baseball Personal Goals: All League, winning season the boys Best Teacher/Mentor: My parents, Gordon Ramsey Best Advice Received: Never be a STATISTIC
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ANDRE VIVEROS
2B/SS, 5-8, 140, 2nd Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: Paul and Tina Viveros Siblings: Matthew (14) and NIcholas (17) Favorite Subject: Math Activities: Video Games Favorite Quote: "Strive to be better today, than you were yesterday" James Gordon Greatest Baseball Memory: Throwing the winning run out at home when I was 12 Personal Goals: hit above .300 Best Teacher/Mentor: My Dad Best Advice Received: "Always be true to who you are" -My Dad
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ADRIAN DE ORTA
RF, 5-10, 190, 3rd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Jose and Rocio De Orta Siblings: Arianna (23) Favorite Subject: Science Activities: Bird watching & puzzle making Favorite Quote: "That's bad baseball" Greatest Baseball Memory: Beating Sonora for City Champs 2018 Personal Goals: Win League Best Teacher/Mentor: Kimbo Slice Best Advice Received: "Buy in" -Coach Brooks
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ALEC WALLACE
OF, 5-8, 145, 1st Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Eric and Pauntipa Wallace Siblings: Bryant (18) Favorite Subject: HIstory Activities: Water Polo; Guitar; Cycling; Jet Skiing Favorite Quote: "TOO EASY" Greatest Baseball Memory: Robbing a homerun Vs. BishopAmat Personal Goals: Win League Best Teacher/Mentor: Mrs. Hail Best Advice Received: "Buy in" -Coach Brooks
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ALEX HALL
3B, 5-6, 155, 3rd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Vern and Brandy Hall Siblings: Conner (13) and Brittney (20) Favorite Subject: Music Listening Activities: Hanging out with the boys; playing football with my brother Favorite Quote: "Hitters who hit stay in the lineup" -Coach Abell Greatest Baseball Memory: Getting my first hit on varsity, sophomore year Personal Goals: 1st Team All League; Win CIF Best Teacher/Mentor: Coach Will Best Advice Received: Anything in life worth having never comess easy.
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MATTHEW PADILLA
C, 5-10, 140, 2nd Year Varsity, Sophmore
Parents: Val and Eva Padilla Siblings: Bryan (13) and Brittany (33) Favorite Subject: Math Activities: Video games Favorite Quote: "How easy?" Greatest Baseball Memory: Hitting a grand slam in New York Personal Goals: Win league and CIF Best Teacher/Mentor: Dad Best Advice Received: Never give up, no matter how many times you fail
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JOSH CASTILLO
RHP/3B, 6-0, 150, 2nd Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: Lisa and Albert Castillo Siblings: Makenna (10) and Adam (19) Favorite Subject: Math/History Activities: Working out / Shoving Favorite Quote: "Too Easy" Greatest Baseball Memory: Winning championships in Omaha Personal Goals: Win League, Keep a low ERA Best Teacher/Mentor: Mr. Lopez Best Advice Received: "It ain't growing anymore, so sart acting like a man" & "Play for your team, not for yourself"
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LHP/1B, 6-2, 180, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
JAXSON HUTCHERSON
Parents: Bryan and Janel Hutcherson Siblings: Lexi (14) and Braxton (20) Favorite Subject: Quaantum Mechanics Activities: Video games, black air force activities, levitating Favorite Quote: "Too EASY" -Myself Greatest Baseball Memory: Pitching a shut out vs. Arlington Personal Goals: 1st Team All League, League Champs, CIF Champs Best Teacher/Mentor: Keith Gallagher Best Advice Received: Don't throw side arm.
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MARC GARCIA
RHP, 6-1, 225, 2nd Year Varsity, Senior
Parents: Rick and Virginia Garcia Siblings: Ricky (22) Favorite Subject: Long Lunch Activities: Mimis Favorite Quote: "You know who you are" Greatest Baseball Memory: Getting dosed 3 time in the elbow Personal Goals: Steal a base Best Teacher/Mentor: Nacho Libre Best Advice Received: Don't overthink
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NOLAN INMAN
RHP/1B, 6-3, 220, 1st Year Varsity, Junior
Parents: Lindsay and Randy Inman Siblings: Taylor (14) Favorite Subject: Science Activities: Sendin' it Favorite Quote: "Run it in pong" - Big Nol Greatest Baseball Memory: Goin' oppo taco freshman year Personal Goals: Win League Best Teacher/Mentor: Steve Will do it Best Advice Received: Grind it til you find it.
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2020 Highlanders Baseball Team
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HAIL, LA HABRA HAIL THY SONS AND DAUGHTERS SING PRAISES OF THE BLUE AND WHITE ‘TIL THE HEAVENS ABOVE SHALL RING.
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aseball Team
SO CARRY HIGH LA HABRA’S NAME BOTH WIN OR LOSE, PRIDE REMAINS. HAIL TO OUR ALMA MATER
HAIL, HAIL, HAIL.
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Varsity Seniors
2020 HIGHLANDER SENIORS
Back Row (L-R): Adrian De Orta, Michael Rodriguez-Sambrano, Robert DeLaTorre, Marc Garcia, David Deitrick, Jaxson Hutcherson Front Row (L-R): Samuel Huerta, Alex Hall, Ryan Flores, Diego Arciniega, Jacob Arroyo, Alec Wallace
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2020 RETURNING 1ST TEAM ALL-FREEWAY LEAGUE
Michael Rodriguez-Sambrano and David Shackelford
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2020 Highlanders Junior Varsity Team
Back Row (L-R): Jon Olvera, Troy Kaufman, Robert Gutierrez, Jeremy Escareno, Aaron Sanchez, Coach Joe Abell Center Row (L-R): Jacob Vega, Sergio Segoviano, Noah Rosas, Austin Abell, Daniel Hernandez, Adrian Diaz Front Row (L-R): Peyton Lee, Eli Rodriguez, Eddie Brenes, Ben Sanchez, Brandon Martinez
2020 HIGHLANDER JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER No.
PLAYER
GRADE
POS.
No.
PLAYER
GRADE
POS.
1
ELI RODRIGUEZ
10
C/RHP/1B
16
SERGIO SEGOVIANO
10
C/OF/RHP
3
ADRIAN DIAZ
11
IF
17
AUSTIN ABELL
10
1B/RHP
5
ROBERT GUTIERREZ
11
OF/RHP
18
TROY KAUFMAN
10
C/1B
8
DANIEL HERNANDEZ
10
20
AARON SANCHEZ
10
C/1B
9
BRANDON MARTINEZ
10
IF/RHP
21
JON OLVERA
11
C/RHP/1B
10
NOAH ROSAS
10
IF/RHP
22
JACOB VEGA
10
IF/RHP
14
PEYTON LEE
10
IF/RHP
23
JEREMY ESCARENO
11
OF/RHP
15
BEN SANCHEZ
11
OF
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Junior Varsity Players
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ELI RODRIGUEZ Sophmore
C/RHP/1B
BRANDON MARTINEZ Sophmore
IF/RHP
SERGIO SEGOVIANO Sophmore
JON OLVERA Junior
9
16
C/OF/RHP
21
C/RHP/1B
3
ADRIAN DIAZ Junior
IF
10
NOAH ROSAS Sophmore
IF/RHP
17
AUSTIN ABELL Sophmore
1B/RHP
22
JACOB VEGA Sophmore
IF/RHP
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ROBERT GUTIERREZ Junior
PEYTON LEE
5
OF/RHP
14
Sophmore
IF/RHP
TROY KAUFMAN
18
Sophmore
JEREMY ESCARENO Junior
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DANIEL HERNANDEZ Sophmore
BEN SANCHEZ Junior
AARON SANCHEZ Sophmore
8
C/RHP/1B
15 OF
20 C/1B
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OF/RHP
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Back Row (L-R): Coach Mike Robinson, Jakob Hollingshead, Anthony Ceja, Rudy Andrade, Josh Hernandez, Vincent Serna, Johnny Ruiz Center Row (L-R): Lorenzo Castro, Erik Rodriguez, Zack Lopez, Connor Sciacca, Adam Velasquez, Jake Rifenburg Front Row (L-R): Ricardo Romero, Vince Giamformaggio, Matthew Viveros, Victor Ybarra, Jacob Garcia
2020 HIGHLANDER FRESHMAN ROSTER No.
PLAYER
GRADE
POS.
No.
PLAYER
GRADE
POS.
1
VINCE GIAMFORMAGGIO
9
SS/RHP
17
JAKOB HOLLINGSHEAD
9
C
2
RICARDO ROMERO
9
2B
18
ZACK LOPEZ
9
LF
3
MATTHEW VIVEROS
9
1B/LHP
22
JAKE RIFENBURG
9
C/1B
5
ERIK RODRIGUEZ
9
2B
24
JOSH HERNANDEZ
9
CF
6
JACOB GARCIA
9
1B/LHP/RF
27
RUDY ANDRADE
9
3B/RHP
10
CONNOR SCIACCA
9
RF
16
VINCENT SERNA
9
OF/RHP
13
ANTHONY CEJA
9
3B
23
VICTOR YBARRA
9
RF
14
LORENZO CASTRO
9
LF/SS/RHP
30
JOHNNY RUIZ
9
RF
15
ADAM VELASQUEZ
9
1B/LHP
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Freshman Players
VINCE GIAMFORMAGGIO Freshman
RF
JAKOB HOLLINGSHEAD
RUDY ANDRADE Freshman
28
RICARDO ROMERO
10
CONNOR SCIACCA Freshman
Freshman
1
SS/RHP
17 C
27
3B/RHP
Freshman
ANTHONY CEJA Freshman
ZACK LOPEZ Freshman
JOHNNY RUIZ Freshman
2
2B
13 3B
18 LF
MATTHEW VIVEROS Freshman
LORENZO CASTRO Freshman
14
LF/SS/RHP
JAKE RIFENBURG Freshman
3
1B/LHP
22 C/1B
30 RF
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ERIK RODRIGUEZ Freshman
ADAM VELASQUEZ
5
2B
15
Freshman
1B/LHP
VICTOR YBARRA
23
Freshman
RF
JACOB GARCIA Freshman
VINCENT SERNA Freshman
JOSH HERNANDEZ Freshman
6
1B/LHP/RF
16
OF/RHP
24 CF
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
Adrian, We have loved watching you play baseball since you were 4 years old. We watched you grow, become a better player, and now you are ready to move on to the next chapter in your life. We are so proud of you and all the great things you have accomplished and will accomplish. You have worked so hard and given 110% in everything you do‌don’t stop now! Good luck at NNU! And remember we are your biggest fans! Love, Mom, Dad and Nani
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Dearest David, It has been a pleasure & blessing to watch you play from T-ball to high school baseball. You’re a Natural side pitcher. I will ALWAYS be your #1 Fan. Reach for the stars. Dad is your angel watching over you. Jeremiah 29:11 Love, Mom, Manda, Joseph
Matthew, It has been so much fun watching you play the game you love. You’ve put in the work and the results are clear. Stay hungry, work hard, and always put Jesus above all. You are growing into a fine young man and we are all very proud of you. Mom, Dad, Brittany, and Bryan
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
Alex, there are no words to express how proud of you we are. Your senior season didn’t go the way we all had hoped but seeing the passion and joy back in your eyes was breath taking. Your love for this game has always brought out that big smile, keep enjoying your love and smiling every step of the way. We are extremely blessed and honored to call you our son. Keep pushing, never settle. Love you son, Mom, Dad, Britney and Conner
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Jaxson, What a senior season you were having up until it all abruptly ended. Watching you on the mound has been one of our greatest joys. We know that many wonderful things lie ahead for you. Keep working hard in everything in life. Never let go of your hopes and dreams. Always stay focused. We are so proud of the young man you have become. We love you very much, Mom, Dad, Braxton & Lexi
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
Son, you came into our lives in a non traditional way, and you are leaving us to go onto college in the most non traditional way possible. Your senior year was taken from you, you never got the chance to take the field with your best friends that one last time, but be thankful for the years you had together, and for the many more years of friendship that you have to make memories together! You have made us proud on and off the field, and have confronted your wrongs and made them right. Being able to admit your faults and fix them shows true character. Never forget where you come from, what you have overcome, and where you want to go. Life will not always be easy, there will be obstacles that will test your true character as a man, and it is our hope that what we have instilled in you, will carry you through these challenges and obstacles in a positive manner. Never stop dreaming, never settle for anything less then what you deserve, and never let anyone tell you, you can’t! Continue to PROVE EM WRONG Son! God Bless You all the days of your life! PSALMS 27:1 ᤸ Rodriguez-Sambrano Tribe
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Highlander Parent Dedications Dear David, To say that we are incredibly proud of you and all your athletic and academic accomplishments is an understatement, you are a great kid. You are not just an amazing ball player, you are a great brother, gifted pianist, loving grandson, and a wicked Monopoly player. You have a great sense of humor, a dedication to your faith and you have strong opinions and can defend then with integrity. You are a good friend and you truly care about those closest to you. We see glimpses of the kind a man you are quickly becoming, and it’s exciting to know there is so much greatness ahead for you. You are a blessing and we love you very much. Mom, Dad, Justin and Yai YAi
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
ALEC, Congratulations on your high school accomplishments, especially making varsity baseball and acceptance to CSUF!! We’re very proud of you and your best buddy, twin brother BRYANT, and we love you both more then you’ll ever know. LOVE, Mom, Dad, Great Grandpa #USWallace, Great Great Grandfather Finley Talbott & Spike too
Jacob,
Jacob,
We are incredibly proud of you! Our son who is a wonderful young man, funny, smart, strong and kind! It was so much fun watching you play ball all these years.
We are so proud of you. We have been looking forward to watching you play high school baseball ever since you were in Tball and we have enjoyed every minute. We have so many great baseball memories as a family and we can’t wait to create more. Keep working hard in baseball and academics. Love, Dad, Mom and Landon
Although this year is coming to an end, cherish the fun moments but remember this is just the beginning to an amazing life ahead of you! We love you! Dad, Mom, brother and Dominic.
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Son, words can't even express how proud of you I am. So, I will say keep up the good work and always reach for the stars. Love, Mom
Peyton, We are so proud of the passion and determination you have for baseball and everything you do! Keep up the hard work. Love, Dad, Mom & Presley
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Highlanders Parent Dedications
Aaron Sánchez
Rudy Michael Andrade Rudy,
Freshman Year
We are so proud of you and how far you have gotten. Your work ethic shows how hard you work on and off the field. You have worked so hard to get to where you are today! Just remember, it’s a continuous grind, not just in baseball but in life itself. We are looking forward to see what the Lord has planned for you. Keep looking to Him always and He will direct your path. Remember… compete like you’re taking someone’s spot!
Love, Dad & Mom
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! " # $ Vincent Thank you for making me wake up at the crack of dawn almost every weekend for the last 15 years. And, thanks so much for making me call you three times to get up. Thanks for the nights I spent standing at the washing machine scrubbing the knees of your baseball pants so they would be clean for the next day’s game. Thanks so much for the rushed 9:00 dinners after practice when I was already exhausted from a full day of working. Thank you for the thousands of dollars I spent on tournaments, league fees, uniforms, equipment, pitching lessons, batting lessons‌should I go on? Thank you for forgetting your cleats and making me drive home to get them, or rush to go buy you a new pair. And thanks a lot for taking them off on the drive home and exposing your stinky feet with the windows rolled up. Thanks a lot for the long two-hour drives to and from tournaments that at times, you only had one game and one at bat. Thanks for all of the dirt I breathed in at the games, and you got all over the inside of my car. Thank you so much for listening to me coach you when I know you didn’t want to hear it. I appreciate that you shared with me what happened the times you struck out or made an error and it wasn’t your fault. Thanks for the nervous stomach I had at almost all of your games so I had to pace around and bite my nails. Thanks tons for making me worry when you got hit by pitches while I waited to see if you were okay. Thank you so very much for the weight I gained because I ate drive-thru and snack bar food with you because I didn’t have time to cook or pack healthier food. Vincent, thank you for the giant collection of awesome photos that I will treasure and enjoy while I look back on the great times I had watching you. Thank you to the moon for the wonderful friends we’ve made that we’ll have forever. Thank you for the awesome baseball tournament vacations that allowed us to spend precious time together with good friends and great competition, and that have given us a lifetime of great memories. Thank you so much for the hugs after the games and for thanking me for my efforts. That means a lot to me. Thanks, thanks, thanks for the conversations we were able to have to and from all those practices, games, and tournaments. Thanks my boy, for giving me the best baseball games to watch, EVER. Thank you for letting me see you compete, show sportsmanship, excel, and grow into the fine young man that you are today. Even with the hard stuff, being so tired, and spending all my money, I wouldn’t trade one second of this baseball life we’ve had together. ŕˇşŕż˜ďż˝Love Mom, Dad and Alana
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SENIORS No words can express what you are going through, however, there is always a silver lining and lessons in dire times like these. The lessons may not come immediately but they will come throughout your lifetime. A lot of people are losing their lives and struggling to stay alive due to COVID19. This pandemic puts you in a position that forces you to take a young adult approach where spring sports and senior activities have to take a back seat. The seniors that we have seen on this team have worked hard and will have the dedication and fortitude to right their ship and persevere. We will dedicate our next season to the “2020 Seniors” and will be thinking about you every time we step onto a baseball field. Andre’ and Matthew Viveros
Dedicated to
the Class of 2020