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Each week, the Prep Baseball California staff asks High School coaches from around the state to fill out our Player and Pitcher of the Week questionnaire. We select the awards with the input of these coaches, performances we witnessed and word of mouth. With all of the talent throughout Northern and Southern California, it can be difficult to just pinpoint one pitcher and positional player from NorCal and SoCal each week so our 'Diamond Notes' articles will serve the purpose of highlighting the top performances that were submitted by coaches.

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DIAMOND NOTES:

‘26 LHP Troy Khasaempanth (Arlington)

Khasaempanth was on the bump against Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, March 8 for a complete game shutout victory. Arlington won the game off a 7 inning performance, striking out 6 and allowing only two hits. Khasaempanth did all of this on 63 pitches. He has notched a total of 16 strikeouts in his last two starts.

‘26 RHP Jake Ourique (Gahr)

Ourique pitched a complete game shutout in Gahr's league opener against Warren. Ourique struck out 7, allowing only 3 hits and no walks, beating out a complete game performance from '24 RHP Angel Cervantes. Ourique was crucial to Gahr's 2-0 victory improving their record to 3-3 (at the time).

‘24 OF/RHP Ivver Vertulfo (Berean Christian)

Vertulfo is a strong contributor to Berean Christian, helping the team with his bat and strong performances on the mound. In a win against Encinal on Friday, Vertulfo pitched five innings while allowing 3 hits and no runs. With the bat, he registered two doubles, two walks and an RBI in their 6-5 victory. On the season, Vertulfo is hitting .444 with 3 RBIs while pitching 14 innings without an earned run.

‘24 SS/RHP Caleb Emmett (Fremont Christian)

Emmett hit a walkoff homerun against Tennyson capping off a 4-4 day with a triple, the HR and 3 RBIs. To start the season, the Fremont Christian shortstop is 6-7 in the first two games of the season.

‘25 SS Jaden Shabry (San Lorenzo Valley)

Shabry had a day at the plate for San Lorenzo Valley, he went 4-4 with a double and a 3-RBI triple. Coach Shane Sutcliffe also praised the defensive performance at SS, Shabry has a 1.000 fielding percentage through six games.

‘24 LHP Gabe Lopez (Arcadia)

Lopez pitched a six inning gem in Arcadia's win over Damien on Thursday. He allowed one hit, one walk and one run while striking out 10. This season he is pitching to a 2-0 record with a 0.95 ERA helping Arcadia to their 9-2 record.

‘25 RHP Gannon Gonzalez (Temescal Canyon)

Gonzalez was on the hill for Temescal Canyon in their contest against Poly on Thursday. The Titans won by a score of 3-1 with Gonzalez holding the line with a complete game. He only allowed four baserunners. Gonzalez has pitched 14 innings to start off the year, only allowing two earned runs.

‘25 RHP/OF Thomas Padilla (Temescal Canyon)

Padilla was a massive contributor for the Titans in their 18-3 win over Hillcrest. He drove in six off two hits: a double and a home run.

‘26 3B Tyler Stevens (Washington - Fremont)

Stevens was penciled in for his first varsity start on Friday against Livermore and it's safe to say he'll be in the lineup more often. Washington won 2-1 with both runs being driven in by Stevens. Late in the game, he made a diving play to put out a bases-loaded threat.

‘26 RHP Isaac Carlos (Upland)

Carlos tossed a masterful no-hitter on Saturday in Upland's 10-1 win over Flintridge Prep. He went the distance while only allowing two baserunners on walks while striking out five.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Showcase	State	Date	Location
Rising Stars ID: Los Angeles	CA	03/17	O'Malley Field
Rising Stars ID: San Diego	CA	03/24	Eastlake High School
Rising Stars ID: Corona	CA	03/30	Corona High School
Rising Stars ID: VTA County	CA	04/21	Thousand Oaks High School
SoCal Rising Stars Game	CA	05/12	Mater Dei High School
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Orange County	CA	06/01	Fullerton College
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County	CA	06/09	Westmont College

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