They might be loud and chirpy. Annoying, some might say. Arrogant even.
But the Riordan Crusaders – a team that has had very little to beat its collective chest about in the last decade or two – are off to a 3-1-1 start.
On Friday, they used every ounce of their newfound
Kelley Crawford held Capuchino to just two base runners -- a second-inning single and a sixth-inning walk -- in leading the unbeaten Padres to a 5-0 victory.
SAN BRUNO – There are several things that stood out in Capuchino’s 7-0 victory over visiting Mills on Friday night.
Most notable was the way the Mustangs’ pedal-to-the-metal approach to the game. They play a hard, aggressive brand of baseball, particularly on the bases, where they pressured the Vikings into
Thirty-one is a Prime number, one that is divisible only by one – and, of course, itself. Hence, the moniker Prime 31. It’s named for the 31 players we think best illustrate the talent level on the Peninsula. In digging into the rosters – and the stats – we found power pitchers,
Date
Opponent
Time
Feb. 25
Sacred Heart Cathedral
6 p.m.
Feb. 28
at Capuchino
7 p.m.
March 5
Sacred Heart Prep
3:30 p.m.
March 7
Hillsdale
3:30 p.m.
March 11
South San Francisco
4 p.m.
March 20
at Half Moon Bay
4 p.
Coach: Tony Adornetto
2024 record: 6-19
After a tough 2024 season, the Vikings could be in for an uptick, thanks to a handful of players – including brother Nate and Nick Lafon – who come into a new season with plenty of varsity experience.
“We were really young last year,” said senior
