Bay Area HS Playoffs: Softball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track, Swim, Boys VB
Key Questions
Who was named the 2026 Bay Area News Group baseball player of the year?
Graham Schlicht from De La Salle was named the 2026 Bay Area News Group baseball player of the year. The honor carries potential state record implications for the standout player.
What achievement did Soquel grad Sam Whelan accomplish?
Soquel High star quarterback Sam Whelan earned a walk-on spot to Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo’s football team as an incoming freshman. This follows his high school career at Soquel.
Which Bay Area high school teams advanced in recent baseball and softball finals?
Valley Christian baseball advanced with a shutout streak, and Half Moon Bay won the D-IV baseball final. Alameda softball reached the D2 final while St. Francis is set for the D1 final.
NorCal finals mostly concluded. Valley Christian baseball advances with shutout streak; De La Salle names new coach Lou Cesario; Half Moon Bay wins D-IV baseball final. Alameda softball in D2 final (streamed June 7); St. Francis in D1 final. Graham Schlicht (De La Salle) named 2026 Bay Area News Group baseball player of year with state record implications. Soquel grad Sam Whelan walks on at Cal Poly SLO.