Mira Costa’s Stunning Comeback: How They Shocked El Segundo for Their First Bay League Victory!

The Mira Costa Mustangs boys soccer team is off to a promising start in the Bay League after securing their first win against El Segundo on Friday evening. Following two initial losses in league play, the Mustangs (7-3-1, 1-2) found their footing, defeating El Segundo with a final score of 3-1. The second half proved crucial for Mira Costa as they scored twice, showcasing their resilience and determination on the field.

Key contributions came from players Derek Salguero Cruz, Tobyn DeMartino, and Noah Szeder, each scoring to help propel their team to victory. In goal, Cole Kubitz was instrumental, making seven saves to maintain the lead and secure the win for the Mustangs. Their next challenge awaits as they prepare to visit Redondo Union on Friday, where they hope to build on their newfound momentum.

Meanwhile, the Palos Verdes Sea Kings continued their strong performance in the Bay League, defeating South Torrance 2-0. Sherwin Razepoor and Tucker Malinofsky found the net, with Dayton Chontos assisting on both goals, demonstrating the depth of talent on the team. Goalkeeper Greyson Porth played a pivotal role too, preserving the shutout with four saves. Palos Verdes (15-2, 2-0) will be looking to maintain this winning streak as they host Redondo Union on Tuesday.

In girls soccer, the South Torrance Spartans secured a narrow 1-0 victory over North Torrance, thanks to a double-overtime goal from Daniella Kuykendall. This win places the Spartans (6-3-3, 2-0-1) firmly in the Pioneer League race.

On the hardwood, the North Torrance Saxons boys basketball team edged out West Torrance 47-42, improving their Pioneer League record to 2-0. Malachi Harris led the Saxons with 17 points, while Geovanni Gilpen contributed significantly with 10 points and eight rebounds. The West Torrance Warriors (10-10, 1-2) had Braxton Lee leading their efforts with 12 points, but ultimately fell short.

The Spartans of South Torrance also found success, defeating Torrance 50-46, driven by a balanced scoring effort with Steven Torres and Cole Tamashiro each chipping in 14 points. Noah Sutton added 11 points to secure the win for South Torrance (13-9, 2-1). In a dominating performance, Bishop Montgomery defeated Don Bosco Tech 90-31, led by Josiah James with 17 points. The Knights improved to 17-2, maintaining their perfect league record at 2-0.

In girls basketball, North Torrance once again showed their prowess, defeating West Torrance 47-35. Leila Fitzgerald led the Saxons (15-1, 2-0) with 14 points, while Shay Tokeshi and Camryn Shimazaki supported with 12 and 10 points, respectively. Shimazaki's contributions extended beyond scoring, as she also recorded six assists, six rebounds, and three steals. North will face Redondo Union on Tuesday in what promises to be an intense matchup.

Lastly, the Cavaliers of Serra maintained their undefeated streak in the Camino Real League, besting St. Pius X-St. Matthias 58-42. Kali Carter’s outstanding performance, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, alongside Deja Smith’s 16 points, solidified their position at 12-4 and 4-0 in league play. The Spartans of South Torrance also celebrated their first win in the Pioneer League, defeating Torrance 49-41, with Eva Yamashita leading the way with 17 points.

As the season progresses, local high school teams are gearing up for essential matchups that could shape their standings in their respective leagues. With fierce competition ahead, fans can look forward to thrilling games and standout performances in the coming weeks.