HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Cady Gets Section Record With Homer

Grossmont High’s Todd Cady set the all-time San Diego Section hit record and tied the home run mark with one swing Tuesday in Grossmont’s 12-1 victory over visiting El Cajon Valley in a Grossmont 2-A League game.

Cady, a switch-hitter who was batting from the left side, deposited a 1-2 fastball from El Cajon’s Ray Garcia deep over the right-center field fence in the third inning.

“You hate one of those record-breakers to be a bunt single,” said Grossmont Coach Jeff Meredith, who estimated the blast traveled about 370 feet. “He left no doubt, he got all of it and then some.”

Cady broke former Santana standout Jeff Gay’s hit record of 135, set in 1986, and tied Santana’s John Franco’s home-run mark of 24, which was set in 1985. Cady has six regular season games, and the playoffs, to break Franco’s record.

Earlier in the year, Cady broke the section career RBI record of 113, set by Crawford’s Manny Gagliano in 1989.

Paul Aceves went two for three with an RBI, scored four runs and stole two bases for second-ranked Grossmont (19-1, 4-0). El Cajon fell to 3-13, 1-3.

Other Grossmont 2-A games:

Helix 8, Mt. Miguel 6--David Shipp broke a 6-6 tie in the seventh with a two-run single for Helix (12-8, 3-1). Brad Werdick had two hits and two RBIs, including a solo homer in the fifth. Mt. Miguel fell to 10-7, 1-3.

Avocado League

San Marcos 16, Ramona 5--San Marcos’ Justin Woodard went three for four with five RBI, including a three-run homer. Eric Morton had four hits and an RBI, and Matt Lentz, Randy Calloway and McAdams for sixth-ranked San Marcos (15-3, 9-0). John Tuggle went three for four with a bases-empty homer for Ramona (6-11, 2-7).

El Camino 12, Oceanside 5--Bobby Castro and Sean Garlock had three hits apiece for El Camino (5-11-1, 3-6). James Moore and Mel Douglas each had two hits for Oceanside (7-11, 5-4).

Rancho Bernardo 3, San Pasqual 0--The Broncos (3-6, 6-14) manufactured all three runs in the first inning. Peter Kelleher, after reaching base on an error, scored the first run on a passed ball. Mike Ruff singled home Brent Sausen, who walked, and Chad Sixt (walk) scored on a throwing error on the same play. Mike Walter (3-3) went the distance for the victory, while the Eagles fell to 7-9, 4-5.

Escondido 5, Carlsbad 1--Mike Redman (2-4) threw a four-hitter and struck out four for Escondido (9-10, 6-3), which has won six of seven and moved into sole possession of second place. Mike Frank and Joe Pippens each went two for three with an RBI for Escondido. Carlsbad fell to (7-13-1, 4-5).

City Western League

USDHS 1, La Jolla 0--Dons starting pitcher Robb Floco, who played for La Jolla last year, had his first complete game and stymied his ex-teammates on two hits. Floco (3-3) struck out three and walked none, and out-dueled Eric Vann (4-3), who limited USDHS to three hits but two of them were costly. With one out in the bottom of the sixth, David Sanchez doubled. Gavin Millay followed with an RBI-single to right field. The first-place Dons improved to 14-7, 5-1, while the Vikings dropped to 11-7, 5-2.

Palomar League

Torrey Pines 4, Poway 3--Torrey Pines (8-11, 5-4) scored the winning run in the sixth on a throwing error and scored another run in the third on a wild pitch. Chris Lang saved the victory for Brian Hochleutner (3-5). Jason Withrow added an RBI single for the Falcons. Third-ranked Poway fell to 17-4, 7-2.

San Dieguito 6, Mt. Carmel 2--The Mustangs (3-14, 2-7) scored four runs with two outs in the top of the seventh to upset the No. 4 Sundevils. Terrin Durfey capped the rally when he lined an 0-2 pitch to right-center field for a three-run double.

Vista 6, Rancho Buena Vista 3--Jay Kjeldsen had four RBIs, delivering a pair of two-run singles as Vista (12-8-1, 7-2) pulled into a first-place tie with Mt. Carmel and Poway. Rodney DeLeon (6-1) struck out nine en route to his sixth complete-game victory.

Grossmont 3-A

Granite Hills 10, El Capitan 0--Ryan O’Coyne has been a marvel in three consecutive starts, as he blanked the Vaqueros on one hit while striking out 15. O’Coyne (4-1), a senior left-hander, has two one-hitters, one two-hitter and 42 strikeouts in his past three appearances, all complete-game victories.

Grossmont 2-A

Santana 14, West Hills 6--The Sultans (13-5-1, 2-2) jumped on the Wolf Pack (5-10-1, 1-3) for 13 runs in the first four innings. Gabe Hernandez was three for five and Robert Ervin (3 RBIs) and Shane Hobbs each had two hits.

Coastal League

Imperial 8, Calipatria 7--Mario Cobian hit a two-run homer to win the game for Imperial (9-3-1). Mike Charney picked up his fifth victory without a loss.

Parker 4, Bishop’s 1--Derek Applbaum struck out four and walked four in picking up the victory.

Santa Fe Christian 7, Army-Navy 2--Senior shortstop Trey Call did it all for Santa Fe Christian (7-7, 4-3): he was three for four, stole three bases, scored two runs and had two RBIs.

Citrus League

Midway Baptist 14, Lutheran 6--If the Knights (3-10, 2-5) ever see Brian Hendry again it will be too soon. Hendry (5-2) pitched five innings for the victory, striking out 11. At the plate, he was three for four with a triple and three RBIs. Matt Fiezer had two hits and four RBIs as Midway (13-3, 7-1) piled up 15 hits.

Nonleague

LJCD 10, Victory Christian 5--Brian Jones (1-0) pitched four shutout innings in relief and was two for four with two RBIs to lead the Torres. Chris Grasso also was two for four with a double, as LJCD improved to 5-7. The Vikings slipped to 0-10.

Valhalla 5, Monte Vista 2--Courtney Arrollado went two for three with two-run homer for Valhalla (13-7).