South Hills baseball beats La Mirada to give coach Darren Murphy his 500th win

South Hills baseball beats La Mirada to give coach Darren Murphy his 500th win

Head coach Darren Murphy, center, of the South Hills Huskies celebrates after winning his 500th victory of his career after defeating the La Mirada Matadores 4-3 to win a prep baseball game at South Hills High School in West Covina on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Head coach Darren Murphy of the South Hills Huskies celebrates after winning his 500th victory of his career after defeating the La Mir…

South Hills Edges La Mirada, 4-3, to Secure Darren Murphy Career Win No. 500; Huskies Improve to 6-0 in 2026

Photos by Jeff Serpa Baseball: Darren Murphy has compiled a Hall of Fame caliber career. He’s won CIF-SS championships at both Northview and South Hills. And on Thursday evening, Murphy won career game No. 500. South Hills edged visiting La Mirada, 4-3, under the lights. Christian Santoyo went 3 2/3 innings, and he was charged with two runs on two hits. Santoyo walked four and struck out six. Marc Morales got the final 10 outs. He surrendered ju…