March 28, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

La Habra’s Josh Castillo named CIF Division 6 MVP; Jack Brooks coach of the year

Josh Castillo was named the CIF Division 6 player of the year. (File photo Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone)

La Habra standout senior pitcher Josh Castillo, who helped the Highlanders win their first CIF championship, has been named CIF Division 6 player of the year.

Highlanders Coach Jack Brooks was named the coach of the year.

La Habra players senior Matt Coats, who along with Castillo was named the Freeway League co-pitcher of the year, and senior outfielder David Shackelford were named to the All-CIF first team. Castillo finished with a 12-4 record.

La Habra finished 26-10 and won both the CIF DIvision 6 title and CIF Southern Regional Division V championship.

The teams were selected by the CIF-SS Baseball Coaches Association and presented by LA84 Foundation.

DIVISION 6

Player of the Year: Josh Castillo, La Habra, senior

Coach of the Year: Jack Brooks, La Habra

Eric Bitonti, Aquinas, sophomore

James Henderson, Barstow, senior

Ryan Eastham, Calvary Chapel SA, senior

Tyler Lavoie, Calvary Chapel SA, senior

Ethan Stubington, de Toledo, senior

Max Turndorf, de Toledo, senior

Chad Horton, Elsinore, sophomore

Kyle Thoulion, Elsinore, junior

Christian Fernandez, Excelsior Charter, senior

David Shackelford, La Habra, senior

Matt Coats, La Habra, senior

Mitchell Beall, Linfield Christian, senior

Matthew Rezkalah, Linfield Christian, sophomore

Travis Delgado, Marshall Fundamental, junior

Noel Aldrete, Ontario, senior

Robert Corona, Ontario, senior

Alonso Rodriguez, Orange, sophomore

David Butler. Ramona, senior

Ben Lee, Sainta Monica Catholic, junior

Indiana Viramontes, The Webb Schools, senior

Gabe Bustamante, The Webb Schools, senior

Lucas Herman, Viewpoint, junior

Click here for the rest of the All-CIF baseball teams.