Basketball/ Jan 27 2024

Damien Blows Out Los Osos, 61-34, Setting up Final Week Baseline League Showdowns w/Rancho Cucamonga & Etiwanda

Boys Basketball: After its 61-34 blowout of visiting Los Osos on Friday, Damien is going to have an exciting and dramatic final week of the regular season. The Spartans travel to second-place RCHS on Tuesday, and they close out Baseline League play on Thursday against visiting Etiwanda. RCHS just handed Etiwanda its first league loss […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 27 2024

George Peterson Scores Twice in Maranatha’s 7-2 Olympic League Victory at Heritage Christian

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha has put itself within reach of an Olympic League title. The Minutemen picked up a 7-2 victory at Heritage Christian on Friday. And that sets up a showdown next Wednesday against first-place Whittier Christian in the regular season finale. MHS got a first-half goal from Tivin Wulin, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 27 2024

Colton Gray & Chris Lee Step up Late in Glendora’s 50-43 Palomares League Victory at Alta Loma; Tartans Remain Tied for First w/Bonita

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: It took Glendora quite a while to get an offensive flow on Friday. The Tartans headed into the fourth quarter with just 27 points at Alta Loma. And they entered the final three games of the regular season needing two wins to set up Wednesday’s winner-take-all scenario at Bonita […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 27 2024

Josh Kim Scores 18 Points in Bonita’s 72-61 Victory at Ayala; Bearcats Improved to 7-1 & Host Glendora on Wednesday for Palomares League Title

Photos by Beth Oualline Boys Basketball: Bonita had one last roadblock in its way if the Bearcats wanted to play for an outright Palomares League championship. And that came in the name of Ayala High School. The Bearcats finished both halves strong and secured a 72-61 victory at AHS. BHS outscored the Bulldogs by a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 26 2024

Myles Wainwright Scores 19 Points in Walnut’s 55-47 Victory at Rowland; Mustangs Tied w/Los Altos atop Hacienda League Standings

Boys Basketball: Walnut is now just one win away from setting up a winner-take-all scenario for the Hacienda League championship. On Thursday, the Mustangs outlasted Rowland, 55-47, behind 19 points from Myles Wainwright. With two games to play, Walnut (7-1) is tied for first with Los Altos. WHS will host South Hills on Tuesday. And […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 26 2024

Boys & Girls CIF-SS Team Dual Schedule; Walnut & Etiwanda Boys Seeded No. 1 in D-1 & D-2, & Northview Girls Top Seed in D-1

Photo by Beth Oualline Wrestling: The first through semifinal rounds will be completed this Saturday, and the finalists won’t meet up until Wednesday, January 31. Saturday’s First-Round Schedule: Boys: Division 1 at Centennial Corona: Shadow Hills vs Walnut Camarillo vs Villa Park Mayfair vs Norco San Dimas vs Paloma Valley Servite vs Royal Citrus Valley […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 26 2024

Flintridge Prep Wins 20th Consecutive Game on Thursday; Wolves Cruised to a 58-25 Prep League Victory at Mayfield

Girls Basketball: The Flintridge Prep victory tour continued on Thursday at Mayfield. The Wolves claimed a 58-25 victory over the Cubs after a 35-8 run in the second half. Prep has now won 20 consecutive games, and they are 10-0 in Prep League action. In league play, the Wolves have outscored their opponents by a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 26 2024

Maddox & Townsell Score 13 Points Apiece in Ayala’s 60-53 Palomares League Victory at Colony

Boys Basketball: With three games to play, Ayala still finds itself in the mix for a Palomares League title. The Bulldogs defeated their host from Colony, 60-53, and they stand just one-game back of first-place Bonita and Glendora. AHS will host the Bearcats on Friday night in a crucial showdown. Jaydin Maddox and Joshua Townsell […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 25 2024

Marshall Fundamental is 9-0 in Mission Valley League Games After Wednesday’s 6-0 Victory Over South El Monte

Photo by Sam Gutierrez Girls Soccer: Marshall Fundamental is still unbeaten and they’re inching even closer to an outright Mountain Valley League championship. The Eagles cruised to a 6-0 victory over South El Monte. Marshall took a 4-0 lead into the break, and they were never challenged. The Eagles got goals from five separate players. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2024

Khrysma Johnson’s 18 Points Leads Claremont to a 55-47 Victory Over GHS; Wolfpack Hand Tartans Their First Palomares League Setback

Girls Basketball: Claremont just made the last week of the Palomares League title chase a lot more interesting. The Wolfpack defeated Glendora, 55-47, and handed the Tartans their first loss in league. With three games to play, Glendora and Bonita are now tied atop the league standings and Claremont is just one-game back of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2024

Gray, Regan & Holt Combine for 43 Points in Glendora’s 79-26 Victory at Claremont; Tartans Tied w/Bonita in Palomares League Penthouse

Photos Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora remained tied atop the Palomares League standings with Bonita. The Tartans thumped their hosts from Claremont, 79-26, on Wednesday evening. It’s been a rough 2023-24 season for the Wolfpack. In Palomares League play, the Wolfpack are 0-7, and they’ve been outscored by a combined margin of 499-262. GHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2024

Jake Quintana’s 18 Points Leads Bonita to a 70-41 Palomares League Victory Over Alta Loma; Bearcats Remain in First Place w/Glendora

Photos by Alyssa Cruz Boys Basketball: Bonits kept its position atop the Palomares League standings with Glendora. The Bearcats cruised to a 70-41 victory over Alta Loma. And with three games to play, BHS and GHS are both 6-1, and they meet up next Wednesday in La Verne in the regular season finale. Jake Quintana […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2024

Bonita Holds Alta Loma Scoreless in First Half; Bearcats Claim 58-13 Victory & Rejoin Glendora Atop Palomares League Standings

Photos by Alyssa Cruz Girls Basketball: Bonita had an enjoyable Wednesday evening. The Lady Bearcats decimated visiting Alta Loma, 58-13, and held the Braves scoreless in the first half. And BHS got a gift from Claremont. The Wolfpack defeated visiting Glendora, 55-47, which means that with three games to play, the Bearcats and Tartans are […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2024

Medina & Trent Combine for 37 Points in Diamond Ranch’s 70-60 Victory Over San Dimas; Saints Drop First VVL Game of Season

Boys Basketball: Diamond Ranch made things interesting in the Valle Vista League. The Panthers defeated first-place San Dimas, 70-60, on Wednesday night. It’s the Saints first loss in VVL play. And with three games to go, San Dimas has one-game leads over Northview and Diamond Ranch. To their credit, the Panthers seemed to get to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Top Stories/ Jan 25 2024

Garcia Scores 24 Points in Damien’s 85-53 Victory Over Chino Hills; Spartans Tied for First in Baseline After RCHS Defeats Etiwanda

Boys Basketball: Damien got a two-fer on Wednesday night. The Spartans dominated Chino Hills, 85-53, in a Baseline League contest. And RCHS edged Etiwanda, 60-58, which means EHS and DHS are tied atop the Baseline League standings. Nate Garcia scored a game-high 24 points. Eli Garner chipped in with 15. Joaquin Tovera led Chino Hills […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 25 2024

Ihiaso, Abilar & Ekpo Combine for 31 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 55-10 Mission Valley League Victory Over South El Monte

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental is on pace to secure the No. 2 seed out of the Mission Valley League. The Eagles crushed South El Monte, 55-10, on Wednesday. With three games to play, second-place Marshall has a one-game lead over third-place Rosemead, and a one and one-half game advantage over Arroyo. Marshall led 45-7 at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 24 2024

Bonita Ends Regular Season 9-1 After Tuesday’s 42-33 Palomares League Victory at GHS; Bearcats had an 8-6 Advantage in Matches Won

Wrestling: Editor’s Note: I did a pair of video interviews with Bonita Coach Rob Froh and four of his athletes, but for some reason both files were corrupted approximately 30 seconds in. I wanted to apologize to Rob and those wrestlers for wasting their time. I made many efforts to remedy the situation, but I […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 24 2024

Ayala Clinches Outright Palomares League Championship; Bulldogs Win 13 of 14 Matches in 78-6 Victory Over Claremont

Wrestling: Ayala didn’t just claim an outright Palomares League championship on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs steamrolled their way to a second consecutive title. AHS won 13 of their 14 matches, and defeated their visitors from Claremont, 78-6, in the regular season finale. Eleven of their 13 wins came via pin fall. The dual started at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 24 2024

George Peterson Scored Twice & Assisted on a Luca Youssefian Goal; Maranatha Claimed a 4-0 Olympic League Victory Over Village Christian

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha has played itself in contention for an Olympic League title. With two games to play, MHS is just one-game back of first-place Whittier Christian in the loss column. And the Minutemen host the Heralds next Wednesday in the regular season finale. As far as Tuesday went, Maranatha cruised […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 24 2024

Gonzalez & Reyes Score in Pasadena’s 2-1 Victory Over Burbank; Bulldogs Host Glendale on Friday w/Pacific League Title at Stake

Boys Soccer: With three games to play, Pasadena controls its own destiny. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs scored a pair of second-half goals to edge Burbank, 2-1, in a Pacific League contest. Tobias Gonzalez and Fabian Reyes scored goals to set up a massive game on Friday. Pasadena (9-0-2) will host Glendale (10-1) in a game […]

By Brian Baiotto