JUNIOR (2010): Led the team with a .425 batting average, in hits with 37 and on-base percentage at .564 ... Had a 5-1 record and a team-best 1.63 earned-run average ... Led team with three saves ... Went the distance with five strike outs and hit a three-run triple to defeat Sylmar, 8-1, on March 20 ... Struck out five in 2-2/3 innings against Las Vegas Bonanza on March 29 ... Hit a home run against Las Vegas on March 31 ... Had three hits and picked up a save against Cleveland on April 16 ... Was three for three against Narbonne on April 24 ... Was three for three, including a double, against Taft on April 28 ... Hit a grand slam and drove in five runs against Taft on April 30 ... WVL player of the year ... First-team All-City.
SOPHOMORE (2009): Played varsity ... Batted .300 ... Was three for three and scored a run against Bishop Amat on March 17 ... Had a hit and scored winning run against Thousand Oaks on March 14.
FRESHMAN (2008): Played JV ... Batted .409 with a team-high 38 hits. Was second on the team in RBIs with 18 ... Led the team with a 9-1 record and had 49 strikeouts and a 2.56 ERA ... Struck out seven batters in five innings against Taft on April 30 ... Had two hits against Banning in City title game ... Had two hits against El Camino Real on May 2 ... Was the winning pitcher against Birmingham on May 7 ... All-WVL selection.
PERSONAL: Born March 30, 1993 ... Son of David and Ruth Karkenny ... Favorite team: Los Angeles Dodgers ... Favorite movie: "Shooter" ... Favorite athlete: Derek Jeter ... Favorite pastime: Going to the beach.
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