Edgewood softball wins first CIF title in school history

By AI, Created 7:51 PM UTC, June 02, 2026, /AGP/ – Edgewood High School’s girls softball team won the CIF Southern Section Division 7 championship with a 4-1 victory over Ramona Convent Secondary School, giving the program its first CIF softball title. The win sends the Lions to the CIF State Championship Tournament, which begins next week.

Why it matters: - Edgewood High School’s first CIF softball championship is a program milestone and a sign the team has moved from a strong postseason run to a state-level opportunity. - The victory gives West Covina Unified School District a rare sports title to celebrate and raises the profile of the Edgewood softball program.

What happened: - Edgewood defeated Ramona Convent Secondary School of Alhambra, 4-1, to win the CIF Southern Section Division 7 Championship. - The championship is the first CIF softball title in Edgewood High School history. - The Lions took an early lead in the top of the first inning. - Ximena Gomez tripled down the right-field line. - Prissah Lucero followed with an RBI to put Edgewood ahead. - Edgewood added two runs in the third inning. - Ayianna Madriz hit a triple down the right-field line. - Lauren Vasquez drove in a run with a single to center field.

The details: - Alexis Hurtado pitched all seven innings for Edgewood. - Hurtado allowed one run on five hits. - Hurtado struck out six batters. - Hurtado was on the mound for the final out. - Head Coach Raeleen Tellez and her staff helped build the team’s championship culture. - Dr. Emy Flores, superintendent of West Covina Unified School District, called the title the result of commitment, resilience and teamwork. - Dr. Kimberly Cabrera, head of schools at Edgewood High School, said the team handled challenges with character and heart. - Joe Magallanes, president of the WCUSD Board of Education, said players, coaches, families, administrators, teachers and supporters all contributed to the win. - The district also credited parents, grandparents and siblings for supporting the team through the season.

Between the lines: - The championship reflects years of work beyond one game, including practice, preparation, sacrifice and balancing academics with travel and competition. - The win suggests Edgewood’s program has built enough depth and composure to translate regular-season effort into postseason results. - District leaders framed the title as a community achievement, not just an athletic one, which helps explain the emotional weight of the win.

What’s next: - Edgewood has qualified for the CIF State Championship Tournament. - The state tournament begins next week. - Tournament brackets are expected to be released Sunday. - West Covina Unified is encouraging the community to support the Lions as they pursue a state championship.

The bottom line: - Edgewood softball is no longer just celebrating a first title. The Lions now get a chance to turn a historic CIF win into a deeper postseason run.