Crespi’s Oller Commits to Loyola

Third baseman Jonathan Oller of Crespi High has committed to Loyola Marymount.

Oller batted .292 last season for the Celts after struggling with a back injury. He recovered to hit .511 with 43 runs batted in during Palomino ball last summer.

* Former Notre Dame outfielder Jon Horwitz has committed to UC Irvine.

Horwitz, a center fielder, is in his sophomore season at Glendale College.

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* Oxnard College center Chris Massie has committed to Memphis for the 2001-2002 season.

“[Chris] is just glad to get it over with,” Oxnard Coach Ron McClurkin said. “The open style that Coach [John] Calipari uses is great and will be conducive to the way Chris plays.”

The 24-year-old, 6-foot-8 sophomore averaged 22 points and 15 rebounds last season for the Condors.

The early signing period is Nov. 8-15.