Live updates, score of California's CIF-SS semifinal between JSerra Catholic vs. Norco

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California's CIF Southern Section semifinals are set for Saturday afternoon.

One of the semifinals will feature the Norco Cougars ranked No. 8 in the latest edition of the MaxPreps national rankings. They'll take on the JSerra Catholic [San Juan Capistrano] Lions of the Trinity League.

The victor will advance to take on the winner of the La Habra Highlanders vs. the La Mirada Matadores.

Game time is set for 3 p.m. PST local.

HOW TO WATCH: JSerra Catholic vs. Norco on the NFHS Network

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SEVENTH INNING

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Two outs!

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There's the first out, and the Lions only need two more.

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Well, after those two early runs, JSerra Catholic has been unable to add any insurance runs. So far, that hasn't mattered, but there's not much margin for error as they try to get the final three outs here.

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SIXTH INNING

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Norco comes up empty again, and they head to the seventh with JSerra Catholic just needing to hang onto this 2-0 lead to pull the upset.

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JSerra Catholic still stuck on two runs, but so far it's been enough as they head to the bottom of the sixth.

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FIFTH INNING

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Norco has just not been able to solve JSerra Catholic's pitching. They head to the sixth with the Lions still on top, 2-0.

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JSerra Catholic is still unable to add any additional runs, but they're still in control 2-0 headed to the bottom of the fifth.

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FOURTH INNING — JSerra Catholic 2, Norco 0

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No. 8 Norco just hasn't been able to generate much offense. They head to the fifth.

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JSerra Catholic is unable to get any runs, but they still lead the nation's No. 8 Norco headed to the bottom of the fourth.

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THIRD INNING — JSerra Catholic 2, Norco 0

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Norco is unable to muster a response, and they go to the fourth with JSerra Catholic leading, 2-0.

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That's where JSerra Catholic will rest with Norco coming to the plate. It's 2-0, Lions.

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A two-out RBI single makes it 2-0.

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JSerra Catholic gets on the board first with a big solo shot. It's 1-0, Lions.

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SECOND INNING

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Norco is unable to get any runs in either, and they head to the third still knotted at zero.

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Still no runs on the board after JSerra's second turn at the plate

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FIRST INNING

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Norco is unable to get any runs across either, and they head to the second still scoreless.

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JSerra Catholic comes up empty in their first turn at the plate.

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They are under way!

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Coming soon!

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How can I watch JSerra Catholic vs. Norco?

• Date: 6:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. PST local, Saturday, May 23
• WATCH:JSerra Catholic vs. Norco on the NFHS Network

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