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🔥⚾️ In just two weeks… two historic pitching performances.

With an incredible display of pitching dominance, two of our Cardinals delivered remarkable performances on the mound over the past two weeks.

Yesterday, Zane Stauffer threw a perfect game.
That means not only were there no hits, but no opposing player even reached base. Of the 15 batters he faced, Zane struck out an incredible 14, leading the Cardinals to a 14–0 victory over Faith Baptist.
Zane will continue his baseball career next year at The Master’s University, where we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes at the next level.

Just a week and a half earlier, Jacob Trosper delivered a no-hitter.
Facing 23 batters, Jacob recorded 16 strikeouts and allowed zero hits in a 4–0 win over Desert Christian.
Jacob will be continuing his baseball career at Pomona College, and we are excited to watch him carry his talents to the collegiate stage.

Two incredible pitching performances.
Two Cardinals competing at the highest level.

We are proud of the dedication, discipline, and excellence these athletes continue to demonstrate every time they step on the field. ❤️⚾

Our first Athlete Spotlight for the spring season is Jacob Trosper! He leads his team in almost every stat, including best era and most runs! At Saturdays game, Jacob had an inside-the-park grand slam! Then at Thursdays game, Jacob threw a no hitter! That’s unheard of! Jacob is also committed to play baseball at Pomona-Pitzer College!Congrats Jacob!!

We are incredibly grateful to the businesses who have partnered with SCCS Cardinal Athletics through banner sponsorships this year.

Your generosity directly supports our student-athletes and helps us continue building a program rooted in excellence, character, and Christ-centered competition.

Thank you for investing in our athletes and our community. ❤️🖤

Be sure to support these sponsors who support our Cardinals!

For this week’s Athlete of the Week, the Athletics Department has chosen to highlight all of the senior athletes who are part of the basketball program. This is what both the girls’ and boys’ basketball coaches had to say about each senior athlete:

Savannah Banke:
Every season, I pray for a player who will lead her teammates on and off the court. Teams need someone who can lift their spirits and encourage them when they are feeling inadequate—someone to confide in and aspire to be like. Savannah is that player for this year’s team. She is the cement that unites our team with her strong faith, love, empathy, and discipline. Great job, Savannah!

Caleb Shaffer:
The boys’ varsity team leaned heavily on Caleb’s dominance in the paint on both ends of the floor this season. His strength, toughness, and presence inside set the tone every game. Beyond the stats, Caleb was a strong and vocal leader who selflessly pursued excellence in all that he did. He exemplified Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Great job, Caleb!

Andrew Fowler:
Andy served as a steady anchor for this team all season with his selfless play and commitment to his teammates. A hard worker and constant encourager, he brought joy and unity both on and off the floor. Andy’s consistency and team-first mindset made everyone around him better. He demonstrated Philippians 2:3: “In humility, value others above yourselves.” Great job, Andy!

Caleb Grissom:
A fierce competitor through and through, Caleb was willing to do whatever it took to help his team win. Despite injuries and adversity, he consistently played with heart, toughness, and resilience. When the team needed a big play, Caleb was dependable and fearless. He lived out 1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” Great job, Caleb!

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Eva Banke! The girls’ varsity team played two games this past week, and Eva’s drive and determination were evident in each game. She consistently gave her best effort and demonstrated Isaiah 40:31, which says, “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.” Great job Eva!

We want to extend a big congratulations to our athletes who have committed to play their respective sports in college this coming year.

🏈 Cayden Rappleye - George Fox
🏊‍♀️ Sophia Blietz - Pepperdine
🏈 Eli Duhm - College of the Canyons
🏀 Kaela Patterson - LA Mission College
⚾️ Wyatt Waldron - The Master’s University

We look forward to hear how your seasons will go and pray for you to be a light for God’s glory as you compete!

Congratulations class of 2025 athletes!

Another new coach added to our coaching staff for the 2025-26 school year is:

Wyatt Waldron - Head Varsity Girls Softball Coach

We are pleased to announce our new Head Softball Coach, Wyatt Waldron. Coach Waldron was most recently our Head Baseball Coach and has 10 years of softball coaching experience, including recreational and travel ball. His vision for the program is to honor God on and off the field. He plans to do that by building a competitive and enjoyable environment for the players.

“I have been coaching softball for almost 10 years. I have coached both recreational teams at Hart and competitive ‘travel ball’ teams around Southern California. My goals for the program are the same as they were for the baseball program. Honor god in all that we do on and off the field. Build an environment that’s both competitive in nature and enjoyable for the players that fosters a fun environment for all involved.”

We want to announce another new coach to our coaching staff for the 2025-26 school year.

Ryan Franchimone - Head Varsity Boys Baseball Coach

Please welcome Ryan Franchimone as the new Head Coach of SCCS Baseball. Coach Franch graduated from SCCS in 2017 and was a member of the 2015 CIFSS Division 7 Finalist team. He played four years of NAIA baseball at San Diego Christian College. Coach Franch has 10 years of baseball coaching experience including the travel and high school levels. Coach Franch plans to develop players on the field and off the field in their walk with Christ. In his words, “Baseball presents an opportunity to teach young men how to rely on Christ in growing from failure, embracing success, and facing struggles. My hope is that SCCS Baseball becomes a community that competes day in and day out, while showing Christ in the way we compete.”

We are looking forward to yet another SCCS alum being on our athletics staff and building a successful program.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our spring athletes who have been recognized with all league honors. We are grateful for their leadership, tireless hard work, and unwavering dedication to their teams, the school, and above all, to the Lord!

The athletes who have been awarded these honors are:

Swim
* Sophia Blietz, Heritage League Co-MVP
* Dax Woodward, Heritage League Co-MVP
* Hudson Woodward, First Team All Heritage League
* Jonathan Boelter, Second Team All Heritage League
* Patrick Puglisi, Second Team All Heritage League

Softball
* Kaela Patterson, First Team All Heritage League 
* Marlie Tucker, Second Team All Heritage League
* Carley Brenner, Second Team All Heritage League
* Team Sportsmanship Award

Baseball
* Jacob Trosper, First Team All Heritage League
* Wyatt Waldron, Second Team All Heritage League
* Zane Stauffer, Second Team All Heritage League

Congratulations on your accomplishments this season!

The Athletic Department extends its heartfelt gratitude to our Platinum Sponsors for their unwavering support of Cardinal Athletics. Their generosity enables us to maintain affordable sports fees and purchase essential items for our teams and department. We are truly grateful for your support and are proud of the achievements accomplished this year.