Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Colton Gray Scores18 Points & Grabs Six Rebounds in Glendora’s 50-38 Victory Over Summit; Tartans Improve to 2-2

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora snapped its two-game losing streak on Friday. The Tartans defeated Summit, 50-38, at the Sunny Hills Tournament. Colton Gray led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Elijah Regan scored eight points to go with his three rebounds, two assists and two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Nov 18 2023

Freeman & Youssefian Score One Goal Each in Maranatha’s Season-Opening 2-2 Tie at Sierra Canyon

Photo by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha opened the 2023-24 season with a 2-2 tie at Sierra Canyon. The Minutemen got both of their goals in the first half. Freshman Caleb Freeman had an unassisted goal to give MHS a 1-0 lead. After the Trailblazers tied the game at 1-1, sophomore Luca Youssefian gave Maranatha […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Sam Acosta Scores 24 Points in Charter Oak’s 54-32 Victory Over Ambassador at Edgewood Tournament

Boys Basketball: Charter Oak picked up victory No. 1 of the 2023-24 season. The Chargers used a 30-16 second-half surge to pull away from Ambassador, 54-32, in Friday’s Edgewood Tournament game. Sam Acosta had a game-high 24 points for COHS. Andrew Lara contributed 12 points. And Tristen Thompson chipped in with six points in Friday’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Martin & Gomez Score 13 Points Apiece in Glendora’s 53-27 Victory Over Gabrielino; Tartans are 2-1 at Oxford Academy Tournament

Girls Basketball: Glendora used a 28-9 advantage in the second half to pull away from Gabrielino, 53-27, at the Oxford Academy Tournament on Friday. The Tartans got 13 points apiece from Addison Martin and Brianna Gomez. Madison Chiu led the Eagles with 11 points. Reagan (Ronnie) Herrmann added 10 points in the win. Rylie Anderson […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 18 2023

Nate Garcia Scores 20 Points in Damien’s 76-34 Victory Over Canyon at Sunny Hills Tournament

Boys Basketball: Damien is off to a 4-0 start to the 2023-24 season. And the Spartans have been nothing short of dominant. In wins over Sunny Hills, Arlington, Villa Park and Canyon by a combined margin of 280-166, Damien is 4-0 at the Sunny Hills Tournament. After a day off on Thursday, the Spartans cruised […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 18 2023

Penunuri Rushes for 176 Yards, 2 TD’s & Picks a Pass in Rio Hondo Prep’s 31-14 Victory at Vista del Lago; Kares Secured Spot in D-9 Title Game

Photos by Susan Coulter and game info from Harry Joe Football: The SGV area’s leader in wins, Rio Hondo Prep, added a 12th victory to its 2023 resume on Friday night. The Kares made the 57-mile drive from Arcadia to Moreno Valley, and they headed home with a 31-14 victory in the semifinal round of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 18 2023

Corin Berry Throws Three TD Passes & Runs for Another in Charter Oak’s 42-16 Victory Over Highland in CIF-SS Division 8 Semifinal

Thanks to Shaun Kelley for game info Football: What happens when a program in the CIF-SS Division 8 semifinal round gets held to 30 net yards rushing? They better hope their quarterback has a big night. And a big night it was for Charter Oak sophomore, Corin Berry. Berry completed 15-of-18 for 220 yards. He […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 18 2023

Every CIF D1-14 Semifinal Score; Charter Oak, Rio Hondo Prep & West Covina Earned Title-Game Appearances

Football: Division 1: St. John Bosco 43, Centennial Corona 42 Mater Dei 42, Sierra Canyon 14 D-2: Mission Viejo 31, Murrieta Valley 21 Servite 28, Serra 20 D-3: St. Bonaventure 20, San Juan Hills 13 Warren 36, Chaminade 35 D-4: Corona del Mar 28, Yorba Linda 14 La Serna 52, Culver City 31 D-5: Newbury […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 17 2023

La Salle Cruises to a 60-22 Victory at Pioneer; Audrey Chen Scored 15 Points & Lancers Improved to 2-0

Photo by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: To say Thursday’s La Salle-Pioneer game was a mismatch would be quite the understatement. The Lancers led 16-2 after the first quarter and cruised to a 60-22 victory. La Salle had nine players score, while Pioneer going points from Daysia Almendarez (8), Leanne Castro (7) and Mia Avalos (7). […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Nov 17 2023

Emily Petrosyan Hits Seven 3’s & Scores 23 Points in Flintridge Sacred Heart’s 53-29 Victory Over Mayfield

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Sacred Heart started and finished Thursday’s game about as well as one could hope. The Tologs outscored Mayfield, 11-0, in the first period, and 17-2 in the fourth quarter, to claim a 53-29 victory. Emily Petrosyan led the way with 23 points. Isabelle Risha chipped in with seven points, and Ava Nawrocki […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 16 2023

Josiah Yang Hits Five 3’s & Scores 25 Points in Ayala’s 70-49 Victory Over Fullerton at Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament

Boys Basketball: Ayala got out to a quick start and cruised to a 70-49 victory over Fullerton at the Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament. The Bulldogs led 19-8 after the first quarter and 43-26 at the half, and they controlled the game throughout. Josiah Yang’s 25 points was 10 more than anyone on either team. Yang […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 16 2023

Daniel Carrillo Jr. & Edward Walker Have Led Charge in West Covina Football’s Return to Prominence; Bulldogs Earned Spot in D-10 Semifinal

Photos by Yen Benton Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor After conducting interviews with both teams that night, I can vividly recall walking off the West Covina football field on March 26th of 2021. I was headed towards the parking lot on Cameron Avenue, which is located just east of the south end zone. Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 16 2023

Damien Got 21 Points From Xavier Clinton in Wednesday’s 61-54 Victory Over Villa Park in Sunny Hills Tournament Play

Boys Basketball: Damien is now 3-0 to start the 2023 season after Wednesday’s 61-54 victory over Villa Park at the Sunny Hills Tournament. The Spartans got out to a 27-13 lead, and they were able to withstand VPHS runs in the second and fourth quarters. Xavier Clinton had a game-high 21 points for Damien, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 16 2023

Liggins & Wheeler Combined for 33 Points in Arlington’s 66-52 Victory Over GHS at Sunny Hills Tournament

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Arlington used significant second-and-fourth-quarter surges to claim a 66-52 victory over Glendora at the Sunny Hills Tournament. The Lions outscored the Tartans, 37-19, in the second and fourth quarters. Lincoln Liggins had 18 points and Ryan Wheeler scored 15 points to pace the Arlington offense. For the third […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 15 2023

Max Distaso & Jake Carlson Combined for 11 Goals in Bonita 16-8 Victory Over Cleveland in First Round of CIF State D-3 Playoffs

Photos by Beth Oualline Boys Water Polo: Three days after securing a CIF-SS Division 4 championship, Bonita was back in the pool for the CIF State Division 3 playoffs. The Bearcats made it a drama-free afternoon by getting out to an 8-1 lead in the first quarter, and cruising to a 16-8 victory. Max Distaso […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 15 2023

Audrey Chen & Casey Higgins Combined for 27 Points in La Salle’s 71-45 Victory Over Campbell Hall in Season Opener

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle opened its 2023 season with a 71-45 victory over Campbell Hall. The Lancers used a 44-26 advantage in the second half to pull away from the Vikings. Audrey Chen led La Salle with 14 points. Campbell Hall’s Cristina Sepulveda led all scorers with 21 points. Casey Higgins […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 15 2023

Mal Johnson Scored 21 Points for Villa Park in Tuesday’s 56-44 Victory Over Glendora at Sunny Hills Tournament

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Villa Park used 30-20 second-half advantage to defeat Glendora, 56-44, in Tuesday’s Sunny Hills Tournament. For the second consecutive game, the Tartans were without two of their leaders, Chris Lee and Benji Holt, due to injury. Mal Johnson had a game-high 21 points for the Spartans. Colton Gray […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 15 2023

Jaydin Maddox Scores 25 Points in Ayala’s 70-64 Victory Over Ontario Christian at Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament

Boys Basketball: After opening the 2023 season with a 10-point loss to La Serna on Monday, the Ayala basketball program was back at it on Tuesday. And the Bulldogs made the best of it, defeating Ontario Christian, 70-64, at the Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament. Three of the four quarters were determined by two points or […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 15 2023

Clinton & Garner Combine for 43 Points & Nine 3-Pointers in Damien’s 78-44 Victory Over Arlington in Rumble for Rosecrans Tourney

Boys Basketball: Damien got out early and cruised to a 78-44 victory over Arlington in Tuesday’s Rumble for Rosecrans tournament game. The Spartans led 42-18 at the break, and never got challenged. Xavier Clinton hit four 3-pointers, and he finished with 22 points. Fifteen of Eli Garner’s 21 points came from behind the 3-point line. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 14 2023

St. Francis’ Phillip Ocon & John Sanders Named Angelus League’s Most Valuable Player & Most Valuable Offensive Player; Golden Knights Dominate List

Photo by Ryan Tomey Football: All-Angelus League: MVP: Phillip Ocon, St. Francis senior MVP Offense: John Sanders, St. Francis junior MVP Defense: Scott Taylor, Loyola junior MV Lineman: Rashad Westbrooks, Loyola senior First Team Offense: John Calmette, St. Francis senior Tyler Cofre, St. Francis senior Preston Jernegan, St. Francis senior Sean Morris, Loyola sophomore Khalil […]

By Brian Baiotto