2026 LCCN Spring All-Area Teams: La Mirada Baseball and Softball Teams Defy Odds, Enjoy Banner Seasons

The 2026 LCCN Spring All-Area Teams highlight exceptional performances from La Mirada, Cerritos, and other area schools. La Mirada's baseball and softball teams combined for a 51-14 record, winning league titles and earning multiple top honors.

- La Mirada junior second baseman Michael Burgueno was named Baseball Player of the Year after batting around .400 with 40 hits and 20 RBIs. - Gahr High senior Jake Ourique and La Mirada sophomore Julian Pardinas were named Co-Pitchers of the Year, combining for an 11-1 record and dominant ERAs.

- La Mirada softball junior Alison Ortega was named Pitcher of the Year with a 20-3 record and 1.05 ERA, while twin sisters Reese and Riley Hilliard were named Co-Players of the Year. - La Mirada head coaches Jimmy Zurn (baseball) and Brent Tuttle (softball) were named Coaches of the Year, leading their teams to league titles and deep playoff runs.

The All-Area Teams also recognize top players from Cerritos, Gahr, Valley Christian, Norwalk, and other schools across multiple divisions.