SAMOHI — A perfect 10-0 Ocean League record propelled Santa Monica baseball to a clean sweep of top league honors, it was announced this week.
Senior catcher Lino Lares was named Most Valuable Player and first-year head coach Kurt Schwengel was named Coach of the Year.
Pitcher Alex Gironda completed the clean sweep of the league's top honors with a Most Outstanding Player nod.
The first team features pitcher/first baseman Conner Greene, outfielders Alex Turner and Freddie Norris.
The second team includes designated hitter/outfielder Jonathan Rakuljic and first baseman Eric Gomez.
Samohi kicks off the playoffs today, May 16, against Knight in CIF-Southern Section Division 3 action at home. The game begins at 3:15 p.m.
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