Scores from Wednesday’s Central Coast Section, North Coast Section Baseball, Softball Semifinal Playoff Games
Wednesday was an exhilarating day for baseball and softball fans across the Central Coast Section (CCS) and North Coast Section (NCS) as the semifinal playoff games took place. With teams giving it their all on the field, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation. Let’s take a look at the scores from these highly anticipated games.
In the CCS baseball semifinals, the San Benito Haybalers faced off against the Saint Francis Lancers. It was a nail-biting match that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. In the end, it was the Lancers who emerged victorious with a score of 3-2, securing their spot in the CCS championship game.
The other CCS semifinal game featured the Burlingame Panthers going up against the Leigh Longhorns. The Panthers showed their dominance on the field, defeating the Longhorns with a final score of 5-2. They will now face off against the Lancers in the CCS championship game on Saturday.
Over in the NCS semifinals, the De La Salle Spartans took on the Amador Valley Dons in a highly anticipated matchup. The Spartans put on a stellar performance, scoring 7 runs and securing a spot in the NCS championship game with a 7-2 victory over the Dons.
The other NCS semifinal game saw the De Anza Dons facing off against the Foothill Falcons. It was a close game with both teams giving it their all, but in the end, it was the Falcons who came out on top with a score of 4-2. They will now face the Spartans in the NCS championship game on Saturday.
Moving on to the softball semifinals, the CCS saw the Carlmont Scots taking on the San Benito Haybalers. The Scots put on a dominant performance, scoring 6 runs and securing their spot in the CCS championship game with a 6-1 win over the Haybalers.
The other CCS semifinal game featured the Saint Francis Lancers going head to head with the Hillsdale Knights. The Lancers showed their strength on the field, scoring 9 runs and securing their spot in the CCS championship game with a 9-4 win over the Knights.
In the NCS softball semifinals, the Amador Valley Dons took on the Granada Matadors. It was a close game with both teams putting up a fight, but in the end, it was the Dons who emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2, earning their spot in the NCS championship game.
The other NCS semifinal game saw the Foothill Falcons facing off against the California Grizzlies. The Falcons put on an impressive performance, scoring 6 runs and securing their spot in the NCS championship game with a 6-2 win over the Grizzlies.
With these thrilling semifinal games now over, all eyes are on the championship games that will take place on Saturday. Fans can expect nothing but the best as these teams battle it out for the CCS and NCS titles. The level of competition has been exceptional so far, and it’s only going to get more intense as we move closer to the finals.
Congratulations to all the teams who have made it this far in the playoffs. Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and you have shown us some outstanding performances on the field. The entire community is proud of you and will be rooting for you in the championship games.
To all the teams that didn’t make it to the finals, you have still achieved so much this season. You have shown resilience and sportsmanship throughout the playoffs, and your efforts should not go unnoticed. Keep your heads held high, and know that you have made your schools and communities proud.
As we eagerly await the championship games, let’s continue to support and celebrate these talented athletes who have given us some unforgettable moments on the field. Good luck to all the teams, and may the best team win!


