Prep sports roundup: Corona opens title series with win over rival Corona Centennial
Los Angeles Times -

Back from North Carolina on Sunday with a championship trophy after winning the National High School Invitational, Corona High's baseball team had little time to celebrate. On Monday, the Panthers took on rival Corona Centennial in the first game of a three-game series to decide the Big VIII League title. Down two runs early, Corona tied it on a two-run triple from Josh Springer in the fourth inning, then added runs on RBI singles from Billy Carson and Daniel Rivera. Corona (20-2, 10-0) came...

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