Norco’s third baseman Sadie Burroughs, hammers a line drive that bounced off the left field wall for a standup double. The drive ignited a three-run Cougar outburst that proved to be the difference as Norco defeated El Modeno of Orange 3 – 0 to win the CIF Division 1 CIF Championship. It’s the Cougars’ seventh crown in 10 trips to the finals starting in 2003. Photo by Gary Evans
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Norco’s Sadie Burroughs (center) digs for third and is being waved home by Coach Rick Robinson while El Modena shortstop Kylie Tafua (left) and third baseman Monica Garcia watch Savannah Gonzalez’s base hit go to left. Photo by Gary EvansNorco’s Savannah Gonzalez (00) is about to put an emphatic YES on hitting home plate as the Cougars take a 2 – 0 lead over El Modena of Orange in the 5th inning of the CIF Division 1 Championship game. Vanguard catcher Parker Mayes (left) watches the relay come to the infield. Gonzalez’s hit scored Savannah Burroughs from second. Dillyn Eckenrod then blistered her second double of the game to score Gonzalez. Eckenrod scored a couple of batters later on an infield error. Photo by Gary EvansPhoto by Gary EvansNorco’s Dakota Potter (42 center) rolls down the team pile as the Cougars celebrate winning the 2025 CIF Division 1 CIF Girls Softball championship over El Modena of Orange 3 – 0. Photo by Gary EvansThe Norco High School Girls softball team defeated the El Modena Vanguards 3 – 0 to claim the 2025 CIF Division 1 softball Championship. Left to right: Assistant Coaches Manny Herrera, Dave Mishriki, players Camryn May, Savannah Gonzalez, Sadie Burroughs, Sophie Montoya, Peyton May, Leighton Gray, Angelina Gonzales, Kimmy Neal, Isabella ray, Ashley Duran, Sasha Pham holding the CIF Plaque, Dillyn Eckenrod, Coral Williams, Madison Costanzo, Ashyln Braun, Ray Logue, Dakota Potter, London Potter, Head Coach Rick Robinson, Kendra Nelson, Assistant Coaches Beth Robinson-Windham, and Dave Angene. Photo by Gary EvansNorco’s Kaylee Best flies through the air for a 19 feet .75 inch long jump at the CIF Masters Meet at Moorpark. Photo by Gary EvansRiverside County Sheriff’s, Sheriff Explorers, and law enforcement from allied agencies took part
Monday aftfternoon in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. It is the largest public
awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics, with more than 3,000 offifficers
involved throughout the year in Southern California championing acceptance and inclusion. Photo by Gary EvansSameyah Warren (left) and Leilani Woods (right) share a laugh during the Eastvale Roosevelt commencement ceremonies held at the Toyota Center in Ontario Wednesday morning. 1000 students graduated from the Class of 2025. Photo by Gary EvansEastvale Roosevelt Class of 2025 graduate Dario Salvia gives the thumbs up to family and friends Wednesday morning as part of 1000 students who took an hour and 45 minutes to be introduced at the Toyota Arena in Ontario. Photo by Gary EvansNorco High Class of 2025 Graduates Conner Hernandez (center) and Riley Hernandez (taking selfie) celebrate as caps and confetti streamers fly as the Cougars’ commencement ceremony concludes.
Photo by Gary Evans