Carlsbad, CA — By GameChanger Media Both teams were strong on the bump on Saturday, but Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s defeated Rancho Bernardo 2-1. Rob Bering started the game for Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s and recorded 21 outs. Lucas Johnson, Bering, and Gavin Joyce at the bottom of Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s’s lineup combined for four of the team’s eight hits in their victory. They scored zero runs and drove in one. Rancho Bernardo were the first to get on the board in the first when Owen Glick hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Bering grounded into a fielder’s choice, which helped Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s tie the game at one in the bottom of the second. A single by Trent Kellas gave Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the third. Bering earned the win for Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s. The southpaw gave up four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one. Brayden Kotera took the loss for Rancho Bernardo. The starter went six innings, surrendering two runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking two. Number seven hitter, Johnson, showed the depth of Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s’s lineup, by leading them with two hits in three at bats. Bering and Kellas each drove in one run for Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s. Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s turned one double play in the game. Glick led the team with one run batted in. Brady Strachan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Rancho Bernardo in hits. Rancho Bernardo turned one double play in the game. Rancho Bernardo were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Brody Brehm had the most chances in the field with 11. Carlsbad Varsity Lancer’s play at home on Tuesday against San Marcos in their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.