Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

South Hills Sweeps Walnut After Friday’s 10-1 Victory in Hacienda League Showdown Between First-Place Programs

Baseball: South Hills took one step closer to a sixth Hacienda League championship in the last seven years. And they did so with an exclamation mark. At the beginning of the week, Walnut and South Hills were 4-0 in league games. But after victories of 4-2 and 10-1, the Huskies have a two-game lead over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Sixth Inning Doubles From Sobiesiak & Shigenaka Lead Etiwanda to a 3-2 Victory Over Mater Dei at Boras Classic

Pictured L-R: Dylan Goff, Tyler Shigenaka & Parker Sobiesiak Baseball: Etiwanda claimed a 3-2 victory over Mater Dei at the Boras Classic on Thursday. Landon Gordon got the loss for the 15th ranked program in the state, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits. Gordon went 5 1/3 innings, walked one and he struck […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Maranatha Defeats Nationally Ranked Villa Park & Santa Margarita in Consecutive Days at Boras Classic

Baseball: Maranatha has had arguably the best two-day run in program history, according to Matt Shupper. And the MHS coach has plenty to back that up with. On Wednesday, the Minutemen defeated (No. 7 in California & 15th nationally) Villa Park, 10-4, at the Boras Classic. Fast forward 24 hours, and MHS outlasted No. 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Trailing 7-2 in Bottom of Seventh, Ayala Rallies for Six Runs & Defeats Alta Loma, 8-7, in Palomares League Thriller

Baseball: There are tough losses that baseball players have to endure. And then there are those kicked-in-the-stones type of losses. Unfortunately, Alta Loma suffered the latter on Thursday. Looking for their first Palomares League win, the Braves took a 7-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. Ayala, however, rallied for six runs in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

John Nolan Goes Six Innings, Allowing One Run & Striking Out Eight in Glendora’s 8-1 Palomares League Victory at Colony

Baseball: Glendora remained in a three-way tie atop the Palomares League standings on Thursday. The Tartans claimed an 8-1 victory at Colony. John Nolan got the win after going five innings and allowing just one run on six hits. Nolan didn’t issue a walk and struck out eight. Michael Moses provided two perfect innings of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Athen Malone Doubles, Homers & Drives in Three in Charter Oak’s 14-0 Valle Vista League Victory Over Diamond Ranch

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Athen Malone did just about everything he could to make sure Charter Oak stayed unbeaten in Valle Vista League play. Malone got the win, going two scoreless and hitless innings, and he struck out two in the Chargers 14-0 victory over Diamond Ranch. At the plate, Malone walked, doubled, homered, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Garrett Patterson Throws No-Hitter & Strikes Out 12 in Bonita’s 7-0 Palomares League Victory Over Claremont

Photos by Beth Oualline & Taegan Maysami (Madeby.Taeg on Instagram) Baseball: Garrett Patterson made history in a couple of ways on Thursday. The Bonita senior threw a no-hitter and was one walk away from tossing a perfect game. It was the program’s second in 2023, as Justin Santiago no-hit Alta Loma back on March 17th. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Caleb Thatcher’s Arm & Bat Key in St. Francis’ 4-1 Victory Over St. Bonaventure; Golden Knights Improve to 11-10

Baseball: St. Francis got another solid effort on the mound from Caleb Thatcher in Wednesday’s 4-1 nonleague victory over St. Bonaventure. Thatcher went 5 1/3 innings and allowed one run on three hits. Thatcher walked one and struck out eight Seraphs batters. Max Peters walked, doubled twice and drove in the only SBHS run. Anthony […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Marshall Fundamental Claims 8-4 Nonleague Victory Over Pasadena; Eagles Extended Current Win Streak to 12 Games

Photos by Stephen Delgado Baseball: Marshall Fundamental won its 12th consecutive game on Wednesday. The Eagles cruised to an 8-4 nonleague victory over Pasadena. Ethan Sparks went five innings and allowed an unearned run on three hits. Sparks walked five and fanned six PHS batters. Joe Bacon walked twice and scored a pair of runs. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Neri Tosses 5-Hit Shutout in Etiwanda’s 1-0 Victory Over SDHS at Boras Classic; Toki Delivers Walk-Off Double

Photo by Feliz Huezo Baseball: Etiwanda and Nico Neri won a pitcher’s duel on Wednesday. Neri tossed a five-hit shutout in the Eagles 1-0 victory over San Dimas. The game was scoreless into the bottom of the seventh when Jaeden Toki doubled in Tyler Shigenaka for the walk-off win. Neri didn’t issue a walk and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Justin Ries & Paul Barrera Combine to Shut Out Los Osos, 3-0, on Wednesday; Spartans Improve to 8-0 in Baseline League Play

Baseball: Damien won its fifth consecutive game and improved to 8-0 in Baseline League games after Wednesday’s 3-0 victory over Los Osos. Justin Ries went five scoreless innings and allowed seven hits. Ries walked two and struck out three. Paul Barrera got the final six outs, allowing one hit and striking out one. Austin Ziello […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Taelor Walker’s Two-Run Walk-Off Hit Leads Ayala to a 2-1 Victory Over Glendora; Bulldogs Remain Unbeaten in 2023

Softball: Glendora was one out from handing Ayala its first loss of 2023. But a sophomore named Taelor Walker had other ideas. Walker’s two-run base hit lifted the Bulldogs to a 2-1 walk-off victory over the visiting Tartans. Glendora took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, as Ryan Speh singled in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 13 2023

Bonita’s Justin Santiago, Ally Rohrer, Riley Cervantes, Mireya Rico & Mekhai Wilson Sign College Letters of Intent

Photos by Taegan Maysami (madeby.taeg on Instagram) College Signing: Bonita High School had a big Wednesday. Five of its most elite athletes committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Justin Santiago is headed to Long Beach State to pitch for the Dirtbags. Ally Rohrer will battle for the Southern Utah […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 13 2023

Sterling Patick Tosses Six Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out Eight in South Hills’ 4-2 Hacienda League Victory Over Walnut

Baseball: South Hills took a leg up in their quest for another Hacienda League title on Wednesday. The Huskies defeated visiting Walnut, 4-2, to hand the Mustangs their first league setback. Sterling Patick went six scoreless innings to earn the win. He scattered three hits, walked three and fanned eight Mustangs. Walnut got a pair […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 13 2023

Ariel Fierro Tosses Four-Hit Shutout & Hits Solo Home Run in Northview’s 4-0 Valle Vista League Victory at San Dimas

Softball: Ariel Fierro did everything within her power to keep Northview atop the Valle Vista League standings on Tuesday. Fierro went the distance in the circle. She tossed a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory over San Dimas. Fierro walked two and struck out seven SDHS batters. At the plate, Fierro hit a solo home […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 12 2023

Sean York Goes Distance, Allows One Earned Run & Strikes Out Six in Upland’s 5-3 Victory at Esperanza

Baseball: Upland went out to Orange County and came home with a 5-3 victory over Esperanza. Sean York went the distance to earn the win. York surrendered three runs (one earned) on five hits. He didn’t issue a walk and fanned six. Perhaps the most impressive stat for York is surviving five errors by his […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 12 2023

Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks Pounds Out 7-1 Victory Over San Dimas; Knights Out-Hit Saints, 12-4, on Tuesday

Baseball: Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks claimed a 7-1 victory over San Dimas in a battle of southern section power programs. Justin Lee went five innings and allowed one run on three hits. Lee walked three and fanned seven SDHS batters. Joseph Norris provided two scoreless innings of relief. Lee allowed one hit, walked one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 12 2023

Hoffstetter Goes Distance in Arcadia’s 4-1 Pacific League Victory Over Burroughs; Eskridge & Palencia Combine for Five Hits & Four RBIs

Baseball: Arcadia remained perfect in Pacific League play on Tuesday. The Apaches rode the right arm of Ian Hoffstetter to a 4-1 victory over Burroughs. Hoffstetter surrendered just one unearned run on five hits. He walked two and struck out four in a complete-game effort. Sebastian Zamora had three of the Bears five hits. Nate […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 12 2023

Karson Zavala Tosses Two-Hit Shutout in Ayala’s 3-0 Palomares League Victory at Glendora; Bulldogs Remain Unbeaten in 2023

Softball: The Ayala victory tour continued on Tuesday at Glendora High School. Karson Zavala tossed a two-hit shutout and the Bulldogs defeated the Tartans, 3-0, to remain unbeaten in 2023. She issued three walks and struck out five. Allison Waite and Kaylie Winovitch had one single each to account for the GHS offense. Bridget Nemeth […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 12 2023

Bonita Offense Pounds Out 13 Hits in 9-6 Palomares League Victory at Claremont; Jared Brunk Drives in Four Runs

Photos by Beth Oualline Baseball: Bonita held its spot atop the Palomares League standings with Glendora and Ayala. The Bearcats defeated their host from Claremont, 9-6, on Tuesday afternoon. Justin Santiago got the win despite allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings. Santiago walked five and fanned four CHS batters. […]

By Brian Baiotto