CCS roundup: Santa Clara outlasts Branham in nine-inning baseball thriller

CCS roundup: Santa Clara outlasts Branham in nine-inning baseball thriller

In a game that needed two extra innings and didn’t end until nearly midnight, Santa Clara overcame multiple Branham comebacks on Tuesday to beat the San Jose school 11-7 in the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs at Excite Ballpark. The victory sends eighth-seeded Santa Clara into the Division IV championship game against second-seeded St. Francis SCP on Friday night at Santa Clara University. Santa Clara led 3-1 after t…

South City to play for first CCS baseball title

SANTA CLARA — For such a young team, the South City Warriors sure have some classic style.