[SOURCE: LosAngelesTimes.com]

As a fledgling program, the HIU Royals baseball team surpassed all expectations in their sophomore season, advancing to the NAIA World Series, May 26-June 2, in Lewiston, Idaho.

The Royals team is comprised of 31 young men from all over Orange and Los Angeles County. The roster includes 24 Community College transfers and seven from various four-year programs.

A recent Los Angeles Times article tracks several local players’ careers from around Orange County who make up this talented HIU team, including Corona del Mar High product Brett Thompson, former Orange Coast College player Justin Broussard, and Golden West College products Justin Moulds and Chris Dixon.

Click here to read the entire Los Angeles Times article.