Sports Roundup: La Canada softball opens league with win over reigning champion

SOFTBALL

La Cañada 4, Temple City 1: The visiting Spartans began Rio Hondo league play Friday with a win against the defending league champion. The Spartans (6-3) scored all four of their runs in the third inning.

Rio Hondo Prep 20, Flintridge Prep 4 (five innings): The Rebels lost at home Friday, dropping their second Prep League game in as many days via mercy rule.

Julie Yi had two hits for the Rebels, including a double, and drove in a run during the Rebels’ four-run fourth inning that drew the score to 11-4.

Flintridge Prep dropped to 2-7, 0-3 in league.

BASEBALL

Harvard-Westlake 14, St. Francis 3: The Golden Knights fell to 3-3 and 0-2 in the Mission League with Friday night’s loss at home.