Cypress Baseball Caps Historic Season with State Tournament Final Four Appearance
Chargers Wrap Up Season at State
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CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College baseball team capped an incredible 2025 campaign with a deep run at the 3C2A State Championship Tournament, held May 24–26 at Mt. San Antonio College. Entering as the South's No. 2 seed, the Chargers battled their way to the Final Four, ultimately finishing among the top four programs in the state.
In Game 1 of the double-elimination tournament, Cypress (39-12) faced a tough matchup against the North's top-seeded West Valley College Vikings (40-12). Despite a strong effort from sophomore pitcher Tommy McGuire and a solo home run from Justin Tillar, the Chargers fell in a narrow 3-2 loss. Cypress collected 10 hits in the game, with Bradley Navarro going 3-for-4 with an RBI, but the Vikings edged ahead with a late balk that brought in the winning run.
Bouncing back the following morning, the Chargers squared off against the North's No. 2 Sierra College. Cypress delivered a composed and efficient performance, defeating the Wolverines 5-2 behind a clutch outing from starter Brandon Wyland (9-2), who went six strong innings. Bradley Navarro once again paced the offense, driving in two runs on a 3-hit day, while Braden Ruiz tripled and brought in a run.
The Chargers advanced to a rematch with West Valley that evening where the Vikings defeated Cypress 16-4 to eliminate the South runner-up from title contention. Despite 11 hits, including RBI from Navarro, Ruiz, and Evan Rolbiecki, defensive miscues and a 6-run seventh inning by West Valley proved too much to overcome.
Season Recap: A Year of Dominance and Growth
The Chargers finish the 2025 season with a remarkable 39-12 record, building on their tradition as one of the premier programs in California community college baseball. Cypress spent the season ranked among the top teams in the state and delivered standout performances throughout both conference and postseason play.
Led by Head Coach Anthony Hutting and a balanced roster of seasoned sophomores and rising freshmen, the Chargers displayed grit, talent, and chemistry across the board. Pitchers Tommy McGuire (11-1) and Brandon Wyland (9-2) anchored the rotation, while the offense was powered by consistent contributions from Bradley Navarro, Justin Tillar, Braden Ruiz, and Evan Rolbiecki.
Notable achievements from the season include:
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39 wins, marking one of the best records in program history.
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First State Tournament appearance since 2016.
- First Orange Empire Conference Title since 2009.
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9 All-OEC selections, including 7 on the first team.
The Chargers will graduate a group of talented sophomores who have laid the foundation for future success, while a strong core of freshmen promises continued excellence in the seasons ahead.
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