Ryan Menzie

Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks

Freelance Sports Reporter at Los Angeles Daily News

Contributor at Burbank Leader

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Articles

Boys' Tennis: Flintridge Prep Captures CIF Division 2 Crown

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

The postseason journey is not for the weak, even for a battle-tested Flintridge Prep boys' tennis team. It came down to the wire in each round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs in which the Wolves were the No. 3 seed. This year, Flintridge Prep sought another chance at the title after falling short of the crown last season.
Softball: Burroughs Concludes Season in CIF First Round

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

Only one team can hoist the championship plaque at the end of the season. And in Burroughs softball's bid for the CIF Southern Section Division 3 crown, the Bears had their hands in a first-round matchup against visiting Tesoro, and unfortunately, it marked the end of their season. Burroughs lost to Tesoro 10-2 at Olive Park on Thursday, May 15. While the season ends abruptly, there’s no shortage of pride from an eventful season.
Softball: Burroughs Concludes Season CIF First Round

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

Only one team can hoist the championship plaque at the end of the season. And in Burroughs softball's bid for the CIF Southern Section Division 3 crown, the Bears had their hands in a first-round matchup against visiting Tesoro, and unfortunately, it marked the end of their season. Burroughs lost to Tesoro 10-2 at Olive Park on Thursday, May 15. While the season ends abruptly, there’s no shortage of pride from an eventful season.
Boys' Tennis: La Cañada Season Ends in CIF Semifinal

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

A rigorous season for the La Cañada boys' tennis team ultimately culminated in its first CIF semifinals experience, but unfortunately, that’s where the story ends. The Spartans lost to San Marcos, 12-6, on Wednesday, May 14, at La Cañada High School in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals, but it was a tight battle until the end. While the season comes to an end, a young Spartans squad is already gearing up for another successful campaign.
Boys' Tennis: La Cañada Advances to CIF Semifinal

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

La Cañada boys' tennis is inching closer to a CIF title. It wasn’t a pretty journey, but the Spartans' come-from-behind victory against La Quinta Westminster earned them another game. La Cañada advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals with a 10-8 quarterfinal victory over the Aztecs on Monday, May 12, at La Cañada High School.
Softball: Crescenta Valley Cruises Past Muir to Claim Third in League Tournament

4 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

It had been just 24 hours since Crescenta Valley were relegated to the third-place game of the Pacific League softball tournament following a matchup that saw the Falcons struggle to string together hits all game long. All the mistakes were quickly forgotten and fixed on Wednesday, May 7, as Crescenta Valley defeated Muir 11-0 in five innings at Arcadia High School to finish third in the Pacific League softball tournament.
Softball: Burroughs Uses Sixth-Inning Spark to Clinch League Crown

4 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

Any chance to get more reps before the CIF Southern Section playoffs is always a plus. Burroughs softball kept its first game in the Pacific League softball tournament against Muir much closer than it would have liked, but the results were all the same. It took six innings for the Bears to get their first run on the board, but it also took just one inning for them to win the game.
Softball: Crescenta Valley Falls to Arcadia in League Tournament Matchup

1 month ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

The grand prize at the end of the season is winning a CIF Southern Section championship. Fortunately for Pacific League softball teams, there is another prize in store before the big one. The Pacific League softball tournament provides another opportunity for the top four teams in the league to compete for a title. Things kicked off as Arcadia took on Crescenta Valley on Tuesday, May 6, at Arcadia High School. The Falcons controlled most of the game, but the Apaches stayed resilient and won 4-2.
Baseball: St. Francis Loses Close League Battle to Notre Dame

1 month ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

St. Francis baseball came into the 2025 season trying to relive its postseason success from the previous season. Things started great as the Golden Knights won six of their first eight games. Unfortunately, things have gone south since, and the Golden Knights currently sit at the bottom of the Mission League. The Golden Knights tried to turn their fortunes around, but lost to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 1-0 on Monday, May 5, at Notre Dame High School.
Boys' Lacrosse: St. Francis Surges in Fourth Quarter to Clinch CIF Opener in Overtime

1 month ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Ryan Menzie

The wait was worth it. The CIF Southern Section Division 1 first-round game between St. Francis and Mira Costa was delayed due to lightning, but it only created more suspense for what was to come. Everything was on the line in the CIF opener as the Golden Knights took on the Mustangs on Thursday, May 1, at St. Francis High School. The Golden Knights’ hard-fought efforts in the first half quickly went south as the Mustangs gained all the momentum.