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StoryElk Grove edges Rodriguez 5–4 to claim Division 2 section title, program’s 12th
Elk Grove leaned on its trademark composure in a one-run finish, edging Rodriguez 5–4 to lift the Division 2 section title. The Herd built the early platform and protected it down the stretch to seal the banner [1].Rodriguez clawed back with a two-run knock in the third to trim the margin, but Elk Grove answered and kept the lead intact to the final out, closing a tense championship game on top [1]. The win is credited as the program’s 12th section championship, another milestone for one of the region’s standard-bearers [2].
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StoryElk Grove edges Rodriguez 5–4 to claim Division 2 section baseball crown
Elk Grove closed out a tight championship game with a 5–4 win over Rodriguez to secure the Division 2 section baseball title, delivering a one-run triumph that capped the Herd’s postseason push [1][2][3].In a tense, back-and-forth night, the Thundering Herd found enough timely swings and sturdy defense to keep the Mustangs within reach but behind at the finish, sealing a crown that underscores the program’s big-game pedigree [1][2].Final: Elk Grove 5, Rodriguez 4 — Division 2 section champions [1][3].
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StoryElk Grove’s Dom Nunez and 2026 prospect Landon Johnson featured in highlight reels
Catcher Dom Nunez, an Elk Grove High standout, is featured in prospect packages that blend batting practice, receiving work and game at‑bats [2][3]. The reels also reference showcase stops including the Area Code Games and PlayOn! in Atlanta [2][3].Class of 2026 two‑way prospect Landon Johnson is spotlighted with pitching and infield sequences that underline his work on the mound and across the dirt [1]. Together, the clips keep Elk Grove’s pipeline in view for fans and recruiters alike [1][2][3].
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StoryThundering Herd makes school history, reaches state regional finals
Elk Grove High reached the state regional finals for the first time in program history, a breakthrough that adds a new high-water mark for the Thundering Herd [1].The run has energized the campus and community, with celebratory shoutouts rolling in as the Herd turns its focus to the championship stage [2]. With a spot in the regional final secured, Elk Grove now sits one win from a regional crown and a finish worthy of a season that has reset the program’s bar [1].
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StoryPrep highlights: Rowdy Tellez (Elk Grove) and Nicco Toni (Pleasant Grove) shine
Pleasant Grove’s Class of 2014 catcher Nicco Toni is front and center in a pair of highlights from his senior season, steady behind the plate and taking quality swings for the Eagles [1][2].Elk Grove first baseman Rowdy Tellez headlines another highlight package tied to the Thundering Herd’s 2013 CIF Sac‑Joaquin Section playoff run, an early glimpse of the left‑handed pop that became his calling card [3].For Herd and Eagles families, it’s a crisp reminder of the depth that kept South County baseball buzzing in that era [1][3].
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StoryElk Grove 10U Blue headed to Cal Ripken World Series; coach cites culture after 22–1 run
Elk Grove’s 10U Blue All-Stars clinched a berth to the 2026 Cal Ripken World Series and are set to travel to Virginia, a milestone moment for the city’s youth baseball scene [1].The group has stacked wins all season, putting together a 22–1 run across events with multiple tournament titles along the way [2]. Their coach points to culture as the separator—accountability, unselfish roles, and constant support on and off the field [2].The trip puts Elk Grove on a national stage and underscores the depth of a youth pipeline that keeps producing confident, prepared ballplayers [1].
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StoryElk Grove edges Rodriguez 5–4 to claim SJS Division II crown
Elk Grove edged Rodriguez, 5–4, to lift the San Joaquin Section Division II championship, sealing the program’s section title in a one‑run finish. [2][5]The final matched the Herd against Rodriguez for the section crown after both schools advanced to the championship game. [1]Elk Grove’s varsity competes under the Thundering Herd banner in Northern California high school baseball. [3]Around town, youth baseball stays vibrant through Elk Grove Hardball’s Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken leagues, a pipeline that keeps local fields stocked with the next wave. [4]
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StoryElk Grove captures record 12th SJS D-II title with 5-4 win over Rodriguez
Elk Grove finished the job in a tight final, beating Rodriguez 5-4 to claim the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II championship [2][3]. The victory delivers a record 12th section banner for the Thundering Herd, underscoring the program’s enduring standard in the region [1].The title caps a spring that kept Elk Grove among the Sacramento area’s top high school baseball teams, a position reinforced by late-season rankings and their postseason run [4].
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StoryElk Grove thunders to record 12th CIF Sac-Joaquin Division II crown
Elk Grove High School slammed the door on the CIF Sac‑Joaquin Section Division II race, beating Rodriguez to clinch a record 12th section banner for the program [1].Led by head coach Joe Bellotti, the Thundering Herd added to the tradition that’s made Elk Grove a standard in Northern California high school baseball [1][2]. The championship came against the Rodriguez Mustangs and marks another milestone in a trophy‑laden era for the Herd [1].
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StoryElk Grove claims record 12th CIF SJS baseball crown, punches ticket to NorCal
Elk Grove lifted a record 12th CIF Sac-Joaquin Section banner and pushed its season mark to 27–6, booking a spot in the CIF Northern California regional bracket [1]. It’s another statement spring from the Thundering Herd, who did the business when it mattered and now roll their momentum into the statewide stage [1].Attention turns to the regional slate next, with upcoming game listings and times posted for fans tracking the run [2]. Roster, rankings, and season details remain updated as the Herd head into the next round [3].