Westside  1     TL Hanna 0

In front of a packed house under the lights, Westside and TL Hanna met in a highly anticipated showdown with playoff stakes on the line. From the opening pitch, the energy was unmistakable, as both teams brought a postseason mindset to the field.

Pitching was the story of the night. Both staffs were locked in—pounding the zone, mixing pitches with precision, and keeping hitters guessing. Every plate appearance was a battle, with neither offense able to sustain momentum against the relentless arms on the mound. Defensively, both sides were equally sharp, delivering timely plays to keep the score tight and the pressure high.

In the end, Westside capitalized on a key opportunity and executed in the game’s critical moments to come away with a hard-earned victory. It was a game defined by discipline, grit, and the kind of high-level baseball expected in the postseason chase.

Check out the notes and video highlights below for a full breakdown of the standout performances from this intense matchup.

Jaxson Barbee 2025 RHP Westside HS USC Union Commit