St. John Bosco Excessive, a sports activities powerhouse, had been ready years to get its baseball program to a excessive degree. It lastly occurred beneath second-year coach Andy Rojo, who guided the Braves to the Southern Part Division 1 championship and Southern California Division I regional championship, a primary in class historical past.
“He just held us accountable from the first day in the fall,” pitcher Jack Champlin mentioned. “Every practice was a grind. Every day has been a grind. He’s keeping us held to a higher standard.”
Coach Andy Rojo raises the championship plaque after St. John Bosco’s 3-2 win over Santa Margarita.
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For taking St. John Bosco to its first Trinity League title since 2017 and directing the Braves to a 30-4 document, Rojo has been chosen The Occasions’ baseball coach of the yr.
Rojo got here from the school ranks when St. John Bosco employed him. He had been an assistant coach at Lengthy Seaside State and earlier than that Riverside Metropolis Faculty whereas additionally serving to USA Baseball determine newbie expertise.
“He talks at the right time and builds personal relationships and everyone is willing to lay it out on the line for him,” Champlin mentioned.
