By Benjamin Rodriguez On Friday April 18, Tony Barrios led the Tillers’ Varsity baseball team into an Empire League battle against the Cypress Centurions. Barrios and Cypress’ pitcher engaged in a pitching duel, each not allowing a single run until the top of the seventh when Cypress scored the game clinching run. Cypress’ pitcher pitched…
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UCSD Picks Up Pitcher Tony Barrios
By Katelyn Merrell Sports Editor Tustin High’s varsity baseball pitcher and first baseman Tony Barrios committed to UCSD (University of California San Diego) in October of 2015 and finalized his decision later that month when he signed his letter of intent with the Tritons. UCSD recruited Barrios as a pitcher for their 2016 class. However,…
Homeruns for Her
By: Karley Bailey Taking a step outside onto the Tustin High baseball fields on a Tuesday afternoon, you might not notice anything out of the ordinary. The same as always, you will see three sets of boys’ baseball teams practicing: Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh/Soph. Getting a closer perspective you walk onto the Frosh/Soph field…
Getting to know the Varsity Baseball Team: Senior Night
By Jocelyn Cervantes On Thursday May 14, Tustin High Varsity Baseball was scheduled to have their Senior Night, but due to the unpredictable rain, it was cancelled. The Varsity Team is made up of nine seniors: Dustin Durand, Tyler Ryan, Hector Rivera, Brennan Black, Jose Ayala, Jesus Inocencio, Dalton Rasmussen, Corey Bradley, and Domnick Lokeijack….
Varsity Baseball Advances to Playoffs
By: Jocelyn Cervantes After defeating Kennedy on Tuesday, May 12 with a score of 3-1 by a skillful pitching performance from veteran Tony Barrios, the Tillers hit the field Friday afternoon determined to win. Starters for the game included seniors Jose Ayala (pitching, captain), Hector Rivera (catching, captain), Tyler Ryan (first base), Brennan Black (third…
Varsity Baseball vs Pacifica
By: Jocelyn Cervantes On a hot and blazing Friday afternoon, the Tustin Tillers went on to play the Pacifica Mariners after a winning game of 2-0 on Wednesday, April 29. The Tiller’s defense started strong as pitcher Cole Hoskins skillfully struck out the Mariners with no runs made during the first and second inning. Austyn…
Varsity Baseball’s Most Anticipated Game
By Jocelyn Cervantes On Wednesday April 22nd, The Tustin Tillers took on the defending back to back champions, Cypress High School. Starters for the game were Dalton Rasmussen (pitching), David Bohorquez (catching), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Austyn Tengan (third base), Anthony Walters (shortstop), Myles Thompson (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…
Empire League: Tillers Defeat Western 4-3
By Jocelyn Cervantes Tustin High’s varsity baseball Empire League began on Wednesday, April 15 against Western High School when the Tillers dominated the Pioneers 12-0. The Tillers were ready to defeat the Pioneers again on Friday, April 17 on their home field. With the start of league, transfer Austyn Tengan (junior) was allowed to play,…
Varsity Baseball on a Winning Streak, 4-3 Win
By Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor After defeating the Hillcrest Trojans and the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks, the Tustin Tillers varsity baseball team went up against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Monday afternoon. “Keep the momentum going from Saturday. We had a good couple games on Saturday and we just wanted to keep the streak going,” commented junior…
Tillers Dominate Saturday’s game 17-1
By Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor Saturday morning the Tustin Tillers walked onto the field ready to beat the Hillcrest Trojans. Starters for the game included Blake Akins (pitcher), Hector Rivera (catcher), Cole Hoskins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (shortstop), Jesus Inocencio (left field), Dailin Lee (center), and Dustin Durand…
Another Win for Varsity Baseball
By Jocelyn Cervantes Friday afternoon the varsity baseball game started with the boys hitting the field with their Tiller Buddy. The starting lineup of Friday’s game: Tony Barrios (pitcher), Hector Rivera (catcher), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (Shortstop), David Bohorquez (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…
Varsity Baseball Defeats Diamond Bar
By Jocelyn Cervantes Tuesday afternoon, the Tustin Tillers varsity baseball team hit the field to play against the Diamond Bar Brahma. Starters for the game were Cole Hoskins (pitcher), David Bohorquez (catcher), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (short-stop), Jesus Inocencio (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…
Tillers defeat the Timberwolves 11-5
By: Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor On Thursday March 5, Tustin High’s varsity baseball team played Northwood High School at Tustin in their first preseason game. The game started with senior Dalton Rasmussen (#24) pitching against Northwood hitter #6, Andrew Kim. Dalton quickly struck out Northwood in the first 15 minutes of the game.Tustin’s Dailin Lee (…