Conference Champions, High Win Teams Join Home Run 30 Rankings

State #12 College of the Desert captured the IEAC championship.
State #12 College of the Desert captured the IEAC championship.
April 20, 2026

Conference championships have been clinched by seven teams while a few others may go down to the last game as we enter the final week of regular season play for the CCCBCA Home Run 30 Rankings (April 13-19).

Number 1 Santa Ana in the Orange Empire Conference, #2 Fresno City in the Central Valley, #3 Palomar in the Pacific Coast Athletic, and #4 Ohlone in the Coast South are among the champions joined this past week by #12 Desert (flying up eight slots) in the Inland Empire Athletic, #17 Feather River in the Golden Valley, and new #29 Chabot clinching in the Coast North. 

The top 10 includes South Coast current frontrunner El Camino moving up to #5, Big 8 leader Modesto JC rising three spots to #6, Riverside City climbing to #7, Santa Rosa JC dropping a bit to #8, red-hot Citrus up to #9 and equally sizzling Glendale flying up eight slots to #10 as those two are battling for the Western State South crown. 

At #13, Allan Hancock is going spike-to-spike with new #29 Santa Barbara City, one game behind the Bulldogs in the Western State North race while #19 College of Marin is closing on the Bay Valley title, needing one win to clinch.

The biggest jump was made by #15 Folsom Lake, driving up 10 spots.

Teams trending in the right direction with strong conference runs have joined the Home Run 30 this week in #20 Mt. San Antonio, still in the thick of the SCC race, #21 Cerritos, #22 Antelope Valley, #23 Lassen, and #27 Los Medanos.

It's an even 15-15 split again for the two regions. While RPI for some below .500 teams are higher than many better than .500 teams, just one team listed in the "Others" are in that category and every .500 or better squad is highlighted in this ranking.

There will be a final regular season Home Run 30 done immediately following the playoff seedings and then a final overall ranking completed after the 3C2A State Championships.

CCCBCA HOME RUN 30 RANKINGS #13

RANK TEAM, CONFERENCE RECORD NOTES LAST WEEK UP/DOWN REGION TOP 20
1. SANTA ANA, Orange Empire  33-3-1 CONFERENCE CHAMP-The Dons clinched at least a tie for the OEC title by sweeping Irvine Valley in a 3-game series. They are 18-1 in the last 19 contests. IVC scored 5 in the 9th, but SAC won the finale on a walk-off bunt/error, 10-9. Aiden Marquez 8-for-13, and 2 HR/5 RBI in the last win. #1 Same S1
2. FRESNO CITY, Central Valley   34-3 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Rams beat Porterville, Sequoias and Coalinga. Dallan Alles 2 HR in 11-4 win over Giants. #2 Same N1
3. PALOMAR, Pacific Coast Athletic  32-4 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Comets swept a 3-game series v. Imperial Valley, outscoring the Desert Warriors, 74-13. Palomar has won 6 in a row. Michael Rodda feasted at 8-for-15, 2 2B, 3 HR, 12 RBI in the three routs. #3 Same S2
4. OHLONE, Coast South  32-5 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Renegades downed Gavilan, Monterey Peninsula and Cabrillo by combined, 38-5. Derek Bain 5-for-12, 4 doubles, 7 RBI in the the 3 wins. #5 Up 1 spot N2
5. EL CAMINO, South Coast  31-6 The Warriors swept a 3-game series v. ELAC and would need to sweep Pasadena next week to win the SCC title. One loss would result in a co-title with Mt. SAC (19-5) and two Lancers wins would give the Mounties the crown. Adrian Pineda CG, 3-hitter, 9 Ks in game 2, 3-1 win. He is 8-1. #7 Up 2 spots S3
6. MODESTO JC, Big 8  27-9 The Pirates have won 7 in a row, swept  3-game series v. Diablo Valley. Troy Morrow 6-for-12, HR, 10 RBI and impressive 3 triples in middle game win. He now leads state in 3-baggers with 8. #9 Up 3 spots N3
7. RIVERSIDE CITY, Orange Empire  27-10 The Tigers won 2 of 3 v. Cypress. Jorge Rodriguez 7 IP, 2-hitter to up his record to 8-0 in 7-1 finale win. #8 Up 1 spot S4
8. SANTA ROSA JC, Big 8  27-10 The Bear Cubs lose 2 of 3 v. Folsom Lake. Aiden Sakai walk-off sac fly to win opener, 3-2. #4 Down 4 spots N4
9. CITRUS, Western State South  27-10 The Fighting Owls stretched their win streak to 8, sweeping a 3-game series v. LA Valley. Cam Casado homered in the first two victories, and had a 5-game HR streak stopped in the finale. #10 Up 1 spot S5
10. GLENDALE, Western State South  26-10-1 The Vaqueros swept a 3-game series v. Bakersfield for 6 consecutive victories. They are just 1 game ahead of Citrus for the WSC South lead. In the finale, Glendale trailed 11-5, then rallied to win 14-13 on Charlie Carafotes RBI single in top of the 9th. He was 7-for-11 in the series. #18 Up 8 spots S6
11. SAN JOAQUIN DELTA, Big 8  25-11 The Mustangs win 2 of 3 v. Sierra. Beau Blake pinch-hit, walk-off double for 4-3 win in 10 inn. in game 2. #6 Down 4 spots N5
12. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT, Inland Empire Athletic  30-5 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Roadrunners beat Victor Valley and Chaffey. Jon Artis 4-for-8, HR, 3 RBI in the two wins. Sixteen times COD has reached double digits in runs.  #20 Up 8 spots S7
13. ALLAN HANCOCK, Western State North  28-9 The Bulldogs have won 7 straight, beating LA Pierce, Moorpark and Cuesta. AHC has a 1-game lead in the heated WSC North race. Parker Schwake 6-for-14, 3 HR (one in each win), and 10 RBI.  #12 Down 1 spot S8
14. SKYLINE, Coast North  29-9 The Trojans bust 3-game losing skein by beating De Anza, Canada and San Mateo. Vinny Smith on torrid batting run--13-game hit streak, last week 9-for-13, 3 HR, 11 RBI. In last 10 games an incredible 30 RBI.  #13 Down 1 spot N6
15. FOLSOM LAKE, Big 8  25-12 The Falcons had a 6-game win streak snapped in opener, but then win 2 of 3 v. Santa Rosa. Connor Barth 5-for-5 and clutch 2-run HR (2nd of game) in 9th to tie it, then Jace Bystrowksi walk-off single in 10th for 7-6 game 2 win. #25 Up 10 spots N7
16.  WEST VALLEY, Coast South  25-12 The Vikings defeated Monterey Peninsula, Hartnell and Gavilan. The smoking bat of David Estrada continues with 10-for-14, 6 doubles, 7 RBI week; 16-game hit streak, 10 straight multiple hit games (26-for-47, .553) and 8-game RBI string (23 knocked in in April) #17 Up 1 spot N8
17. FEATHER RIVER, Golden Valley  27-11 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Golden Eagles split v. Siskiyous in 2-game set, then got swept by Lassen in a 2-game series, but still won the GVC title. Jake Dahl 8-for-14, 3 2B, 8 RBI in the four games. The North region's top hitter has a 13-game hit streak and batting .475 #14 Down 3 spots N9
18. CYPRESS, Orange Empire  23-14 The Chargers lose 2 of 3 v. Riverside. Rohan Ramos 6.1, 5 H, 2 R to pitch Cypress to 5-3 win in game 2. He's 6-1 on the season. #11 Down 7 spots S9
19. COLLEGE OF MARIN, Bay Valley  26-10 The Mariners lead the BVC at 15-3 and swept a 3-game series v. Yuba. Patrick Kozielec 4-for-5, grand slam, 2 doubles, 8 RBI in opening win. #15 Down 4 spots N10
20. MT. SAN ANTONIO, South Coast  22-16 The Mounties won 2 of 3 v. Long Beach, scoring 26-4 and 20-9 wins sandwiching a 5-4 loss to finish South Coast play at 19-5. Mt. SAC can win at least a share of a second straight SCC title if PCC beats El Camino once next week. Jackson Giacone 3-for-7, 2 HR (grand slam), 2B, 7 RBI in opening rout. Not Ranked   S10
21. CERRITOS, South Coast   23-14 The Falcons swept a 2-game series v. Sacramento. SCC 2025 Pitcher of the Year Nolan Patterson picks up his 6th win (6 IP, 5 H, 2 R) in the opener.  Not Ranked   S11
22. ANTELOPE VALLEY, Western State South  24-12 The Marauders swept West LA in a 3-game series, outscoring the Wildcats, 55-8. Quentin Starbuck leadoff master 9-for-11, 11 runs, 7 walks, and had a rare feat of 4 doubles in game 2. Not Ranked   S12
23. LASSEN, Golden Valley  25-13 The Cougars with a 4-0 week as they swept both Butte and Feather River in 2-game sets and have won 5 in a row. Ethan Beede walk-off single to beat FRC, 3-2, in 10 inn. Not Ranked   N11
24. SADDLEBACK, Orange Empire  21-16 The Bobcats won 2 of 3 v. Orange Coast, but had 5-game win streak stopped in losing an 9-7 lead in the 9th as Pirates won 10-9. Saddleback is 6-5 in 1-run games this year. Jacob Hudson 8-for-13, 4 RBI, 3 SB in the series. #16 Down 8 spots S13
25. GROSSMONT, Pacific Coast Athletic  24-13 The Griffins swept a 3-game series v. San Diego City. Anthony Thomas 7-for-13, in the finale 4-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI.   #29 Up 4 spots S14
26. COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO, Coast North  24-13 The Bulldogs beat San Francisco, De Anza, but 5-game win streak stopped by Skyline. In that loss, Carter Bleeker 4-for-4, grand slam, solo HR, 5 RBI. #26 Same N12
27. LOS MEDANOS, Bay Valley  25-11 The Mustangs have the state's current longest win streak at 9 after sweeping a 3-game series v. Laney. Antonio Moreira 7-for-15, HR, 7 RBI in the 3 wins. Not Ranked   N13
28. SACRAMENTO CITY, Big 8  21-16 The Panthers are swept by Cerritos in a 2-game series. Ethan Graves 5-for-9 week. #19 Down 9 spots N14
29. SANTA BARBARA CITY, Western State North  21-14 The Vaqueros have won 5 in a row, beat Moorpark, Cuesta and Oxnard. Cole Ide 2 HR, 4 RBI in 5-3 win over the Cougars. Not Ranked   S15
30. CHABOT, Coast North  20-17 CONFERENCE CHAMP--The Gladiators clinch at least a tie for their 4th straight Coast North crown. They have won 7 in a row, blanked Canada, routed CCSF, and De Anza, outscoring all 3, 44-5. Terrell Scott-Romain hit for the cycle (4-for-4, 4 RBI) in a 23-4 win over San Francisco. Not Ranked   N15
  OTHERS          
  PASADENA CITY, South Coast  21-15 The Lancers 2nd straight 3-game sweep over Rio Hondo, won 6 in a row. Alex Valencia 5 IP of 1-hit shutout relief as PCC pulls out opener, 8-7, in 14 inn.     S16
  MONTEREY PENINSULA, Coast South  22-16 The Lobos mustered just five runs in losses to West Valley, Ohlone and Hartnell. Andrew Wasilchuk 5-for-8, 2 HR in first 2 defeats. State #22   N16
  SANTA BARBARA CITY, Western State North  21-14 The Vaqueros have won 5 in a row, beat Moorpark, Cuesta and Oxnard. Cole Ide 2 HR, 4 RBI in 5-3 win over the Cougars.     S16
  LA PIERCE, Western State North  21-15 The Brahmas picked the wrong time to slump, now losing 5 straight. They lost to Ventura (24-2), then Hancock and Moorpark. Christian Santiago 5-for-6, 3B, 3 RBI in 12-11 loss to Bulldogs. State #27   S17
  HARTNELL, Coast South  21-17 The Panthers beat Cabrillo, lost to West Valley, then beat MPC. Kaden Raymond 4-for-6, 2B, 2 HR (grand slam), 9 RBI in 14-1 rout over Lobos.     N17
  FULLERTON, Orange Empire  20-17 The Hornets lose 2 of 3 v. Golden West, but snap a 6-game losing streak in a 4-2 finale win. Sage Nelson is "The Stopper" as he hurls 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 5 K for mound triumph. State #24   S18
  CERRO COSO, Inland Empire Athletic  22-16 The Coyotes beat Chaffey, lost to Mt. San Jacinto. Cayden Johnson 4-for-9, 3B, 4 RBI and a save on hill.      S19
  SIERRA, Big 8   20-17 The Wolverines lost 2 of 3 v. Delta, but snapped 3-game losing string, rallying for 8-7 win in finale. Reliever extraordinaire Matias Michel 7 IP, scatters 10 H (strands 9 LOB), 9 Ks for his 8th win. State #23   N18
  CUESTA, Western State North  20-18 The Cougars went 2-2 for the week, beat Oxnard, lost to SBCC, beat Ventura, then lost to Hanccok. Trailing 9-6 v. Ventura, they rally for 4 in the 9th, Makani Nabarro slugs his 3rd HR of the game, a 3-run shot to tie, then Gavin Columbo walk-off single for 10-9 win.     ST20
  MT. SAN JACINTO, Inland Empire Athletic  21-17 The Eagles beat San Bernardino Valley, Cerro Coso and Victor Valley. Steven Felipe 9-for-14, 2B, HR, 5 RBI.     ST20
  ORANGE COAST, Orange Empire  19-17 The Pirates lose 2 of 3 v. Saddleback, but win the finale 10-9 as Tyler Covington, 2-out, 2 RBI double in 9th to tie, then Gibson Rath walk-off single. Covington 3-for-4, HR, 6 RBI in contest. State #21    
  GOLDEN WEST, Orange Empire   18-19 The Rustlers won 2 of 3 v. Fullerton. Nick Salmon power show 6-for-11, 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, going yard in all 3 games. State #30    
  COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS, Central Valley  19-18 The Giants lose to Taft, Fresno, and Reedley. Jaxon Griffiths 5-for-9, HR in the 3 defeats. State #28   N19
  REEDLEY, Central Valley  19-18 The Tigers roaring on 6-game win streak, beat Coalinga, Merced, and Sequoias. Dom DeCanio swinging the hot stick again 6-for-13, HR, 5 RBI; 13-for-last-29, 10 RBI (.448).     N20
  SOUTHWESTERN, Pacific Coast Athletic  19-17 The Jaguars lost 2 of 3 v. SD Mesa. Josh Hughes 6-for-12 in the series.      
  TAFT, Central Valley  18-18 The Cougars beat Sequoias, but gave up 9th inn lead to lose 6-5 in 10 inn v. Coalinga, then give up 6 in 9th to fall v. Merced, 6-5. Gaku Yamamoto 5-for-9 in the 3 games.      
  SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY, Inland Empire Athletic  19-19 The Wolverines lost to MSJC, then beat Barstow to stay at .500. Adrian Diaz 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI v. Vikings.       
  MENDOCINO, Bay Valley  17-17 The Eagles get to the .500 mark, win 2 of 3 v. Solano. In the finale, Mendocino scores a run in the 9th then Kooper Dockins walk-off sac fly wins it 4-3 in 10 inn.      

Release/Rankings by Robert Lewis, CCCBCA Publicist