Poly hadn't done well against Paloma Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bears walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Wildcats. This was a revenge game for the Bears: when they faced off against the Wildcats on Wednesday, they had to take a 7-6 defeat.
Danny Bedford
| 02/16/26 @ La Quinta | 1 |
| 03/03/26 vs JW North | 6 |
| 02/21/26 vs Shadow Hills | 10 |
| 03/13/26 vs Paloma Valley | 11 |
Danny Bedford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Mayan De Nava was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Matt Henry, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Poly is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Paloma Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Poly has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 victory against Arlington on the 18th. As for Paloma Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-3 win against Moreno Valley on the 18th.
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