The exciting 2025 season ended for the baseball team on Tuesday, May 20, as they fell to Sultana High School with a final score of 6–5. Despite another monumental comeback with their season on the line, just as they did in their win against Sierra Canyon, the Cubs fell short by one run.
This season marked a turning point in the third year of the tenure of Head Coach Keith Ramsey ’98. This was his first season above .500 and his first visit to the playoffs, showcasing the program’s growing depth and development under Ramsey’s leadership.
His squad had a fast start to the season, racking up an 8–2 record through their first 10 games—the Cubs’ best start since 2019. Players credited much of their growth to the team’s intense practice schedule and focus on fundamentals.
This dominance reached its height against Crossroads School, as the Cubs piled it on in a 14–0 shutout.
Leadoff second baseman Jack Murray ’26 said, “We had a really fast start. We worked hard, and it paid off.”
The players’ energy and enthusiasm helped set the tone for the early season success. The team cooled off down the stretch but were able to pick up wins against league rivals Notre Dame and St. Francis High School. Finishing third place in the Mission League, the Cubs claimed a playoff spot.
Their mettle was tested against Sierra Canyon, as they fell behind 1–0 in the early frames, but they came back from the early deficit with an equalizer in the fourth inning and proceeded to rally 7 runs in extra innings, topped off by a Robbie Peppell ’25 double. The runs snowballed for Sierra Canyon pitching as the merry-go-round couldn’t be stopped.
Their next matchup, a game against Sultana High School in Hesperia, saw more late-inning drama. Loyola scored 2 runs in the 6th inning to tie the score at 5, but a questionable call led to an unfortunate error by reliable fireman Caden Chavez ’25 in the ninth inning, ending Loyola’s further playoff hopes.
Although it wasn’t their desired result, Coach Ramsey had nothing to dwell on.
“We said in May that we were gonna work hard and potentially do something historic. We had a ton of young guys with a lot of energy who were willing to put in the work, and they did it, and it panned out well,” said Coach Ramsey.
The team’s chemistry and depth were key components of their success this season. Though key seniors James Dell’Amico, Caden Chavez and Walt Urbon graduate this June, Ramsey said that he is confident in his underclassmen. His starting infield next year will comprise of current juniors and sophomores, opening the door for this squad to repeat their triumphs in the upcoming season.
While the exciting ride that was the 2025 Loyola Baseball team reached its final stop, sunny days are ahead for the program as they look to build off of this successful campaign.
