West Ranch pitcher Hunter Manning (10) delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal game against Etiwanda at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch’s Manning named Foothill League baseball Player of the Year 

West Ranch senior Hunter Manning has been named the Foothill League baseball Player of the Year for the 2025 season after leading the Wildcats to the league title.  The ace of the West Ranch pitching staff, Manning finished with eight earned runs over 75 2/3 innings pitched, including the postseason. He struck out 112 batters and allowed just 42 hits.