Longtime Lakewood head baseball coach Walter "Spud" O'Neil secured a milestone victory, claiming career win No. 947 and becoming the second-winningest high school baseball coach in California's history with the Lancers' 9-0 triumph over Cabrillo.

The Big Picture

O'Neil's accomplishment highlights his 45-year coaching career and reflects the evolving nature of coaching styles in a post-pandemic era.

By the Numbers
  • O'Neil secured his 947th career win with the victory over Cabrillo.
  • Coach John Stevenson of El Segundo remains the top coach in California history with 1,059 wins.
State of Play
  • O'Neil praised his coaching staff and team for their contributions to the historic win.
  • Junior pitcher Aiden DeStouet played a crucial role in the victory, pitching a shutout with 6 scoreless innings.
  • Lakewood's upcoming games include a matchup against Compton and crosstown rivals Mayfair.
What's Next

Lakewood will face Compton followed by a game against Mayfair in the upcoming schedule, aiming to build on the recent milestone win.

Bottom Line

Walter "Spud" O'Neil's achievement signifies a long-standing legacy in high school baseball coaching, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in changing times.