Boys of summer have returned
The Marmonte League is stacked with quality baseball squads. Both Simi Valley and Royal have postseason aspirations, but winning the league title or even getting to the playoffs won't be an easy task. On the following two pages, Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman preview all eight Marmonte teams.

PLAY BALL!- Before the Marmonte League regular season begins on Wednesday afternoon, the Simi Valley and Royal baseball teams warmed up with a few preseason games. Clockwise from above, Royal's Bryan Berglund fires a pitch toward home plate. Simi Valley pitcher Jordan Flores kicks and deals. Pioneer head coach Matt La Belle watches his team from the dugout, and Highlander catcher Justin Czyrklis tags out Canyon High catcher Blake McMartin at home.

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