Granada Hills’ athlete Jordan Coleman had an impressive start to his outdoor season, finishing the 100 meters in 10.88 seconds and leading the 4×100 relay team to victory in 40.29 seconds, the fastest time in the state this year. Coleman, who is the defending City Section champion in the 100 meters, showcased his speed and talent during a dual meet against El Camino Real. His performance in the relay team alongside Justin Hart, Timothy Wyatt, and Kanye Martin resulted in a record-breaking time that was faster than their previous City Section record from last season.
Coleman’s individual success continued as he won his 100-meter heat with his fastest season start of 10.88 seconds. After facing injuries during the indoor circuit, Coleman expressed his excitement at feeling good and pain-free after the race. With a personal best of 10.36 seconds achieved at the Arcadia Invitational last season, Coleman’s excellent start to this season hints at his potential to be a standout athlete at the upcoming City and state championships.
In baseball news, Foothill secured a victory over El Dorado with a triple play in the sixth inning, while South Hills dominated Wilson with a 17-1 win led by Steven Jimenez’s three hits and three RBIs. Westlake triumphed over Agoura with Nolan Johnson hitting a home run, and Calabasas defeated Thousand Oaks with Simon Hoffman hitting a grand slam and tallying seven RBIs. Oaks Christian emerged victorious over Newbury Park with Chris Tampoya contributing two hits and two RBIs, and Birmingham maintained their unbeaten record in West Valley League play with a win over El Camino Real, highlighted by Trevor Sostman’s home run.
Sylmar’s victory over Kennedy featured a standout performance from pitcher Matt Benzor, who threw a complete game with eight strikeouts, while Mike Andrade and Eddie Beruman both recorded three hits. Stay updated on high school sports news and scores by subscribing to the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter for exclusive stories and insights.
