Baseball/ Apr 20 2022

Tyler Holley’s Two-Run, Walk-Off HR Leads Bonita to 5-3 Victory Over Colony; Justin Santiago Went Distance & Struck Out 11

Baseball: What makes baseball different and some would argue better than the two other ‘major’ sports (football & basketball), is that anybody can beat anyone, regardless of an apparent talent or statistical mismatch. And such is the case for Colony High School. The Titans are 1-11 in Palomares League play, and yet their lone win […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 20 2022

Maddie Fraer Doubles, Hits Three HR’s, Including Grand Slam & Drives in Nine Runs; PHS Defeats Hoover, 14-3, on Tuesday

Softball: Pasadena catcher Maddie Fraer had a game that all softball (or baseball) players dream of having. Fraer went 4-for-4, with a walk, double and three home runs, including a grand slam. The PHS senior scored four runs and had an incredible nine RBIs. Pasadena cruised to a 14-3 victory over Hoover. Alyssa Perez doubled […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 20 2022

Bonita Clinches at Least Share of Palomares League Title After 4-0 Victory at Glendora; Shroyer Throws Three-Hit Shutout

Softball: Bonita secured at least a share of the Palomares League title on Tuesday. The Bearcats claimed a 4-0 victory at Glendora. With two league games to go, Bonita holds a two-game lead over second-place Ayala. All the Bearcats need is a Thursday victory over last-place Colony or a win at fifth-place Alta Loma next […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 20 2022

Pasadena Defeats Arcadia For First Time in Eight Years; Joe Bacon Goes Distance in Tuesday’s 8-1 Victory

Baseball: Pasadena picked up their first victory over Arcadia since April 8th of 2014. The Bulldogs got six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to defeat the Apaches, 8-1, on Tuesday. Joe Bacon went the distance to earn the win. Bacon allowed one run on four hits. He walked two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 20 2022

Flintridge Prep Secures Prep League Championship; Wolves Defeat Chadwick, 7-2, on Tuesday

Baseball: Flintridge Prep secured at least a share of the Prep League championship on Tuesday. The Wolves defeated visiting Chadwick, 7-2. With two league games remaining, Flintridge Prep has a two-game lead over second-place Poly. The Wolves, however, picked up the three-game season sweep over the Panthers. And that means there is no scenario in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 20 2022

Juliana Canizales Tosses Five-Inning No-Hitter & Strikes Out Six in Azusa’s 19-0 Victory at Gladstone

Softball: That’s about as dominant as it gets. Juliana Canizales throws a five-inning no-hitter in a 19-0, Montview League victory at Gladstone. Canizales walked two and fanned six Gladiators’ batters. With three games to play (two in league), Azusa trails third-place Sierra Vista by one game. Offensively, the Aztecs dropped the hammer on Gladstone pitching […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 19 2022

With Two Weeks Remaining, PCC & Mt. SAC Sit Atop South Coast Conference Standings; Lancers & Mounties Back in Action Today

College Baseball: With just two weeks to go, the South Coast Conference appears to be heading for a dramatic end to the 2022 regular season. PCC and Mt. SAC sit atop the conference standings with identical 14-4 records. But there are two other programs on their heels. Long Beach and El Camino are just one-game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 19 2022

Brady Ebel Provides Six Scoreless Innings on One Hit; Etiwanda Defeats RCHS, 9-1, on Monday

Baseball: Etiwanda took over sole possession of first place in the Baseline League standings. On Monday, the Eagles cruised to a 9-1 victory at Rancho Cucamonga to take a one-game lead over the Cougars. Brady Ebel went six scoreless innings to earn the win. He allowed just one hit, walked one and fanned a pair […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 17 2022

South Hills Dominates La Quinta, 12-2, on Saturday; Paul Vazquez Collects Four Hits & Five RBIs

Baseball: Well, that was pretty impressive. South Hills, ranked fourth in the most recent CIF-SS Division 2 poll, dominated the top-ranked program in Division 3. The Huskies picked up a 12-2 victory over La Quinta. Matt Lorenzano went three scoreless innings to earn the win. He allowed three hits, walked one and struck out three. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 17 2022

Travis Delgado Allows Just One Run on One Hit & Strikes Out Seven in Marshall Fundamental’s 9-1 Victory Over Cathedral

Photos by Stephen Delgado Baseball: Marshall Fundamental did what good teams do. They beat up on an inferior program. The Eagles defeated Cathedral, 9-1, on Saturday. Two Marshall pitchers combined on a one hitter. Aaron Hernandez got the loss after allowing five runs on five hits in three innings of work. Hernandez walked four and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 17 2022

Maranatha Picks Up Three-Game Sweep of Valley Christian; Minutemen Claim Fifth Consecutive Olympic League Title

Baseball: Maranatha secured its fifth consecutive Olympic League title this past week. The Minutemen picked up a three-game sweep of Cerritos Valley Christian by scores of 10-5, 9-7 and 9-0. Zach Strickland, Jacob Yun and Mike Ebner earned wins in game one, two and three, respectively. The offensive highlights include: Mike Ebner: one home run, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2022

Anthony Vasquez Allows One Run on Three Hits & Strikes Out Four in Charter Oak’s 2-1 Victory Over West Covina

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Chartr Oak completed the two-game, Valle Vista League sweep of West Covina on Friday. But the Bulldogs certainly put up a fight this week. COHS shut out WCHS, 2-0, on Wednesday. And on Friday, the Chargers edged the visiting Bulldogs, 2-1, thanks to Anthony Vasquez. Vasquez went the distance, allowing […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 16 2022

Bridget Nemeth Throws Five-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 11 in Glendora’s 2-0 Victory at Claremont

Softball: For all intents and purposes, Glendora is battling for the Palomares League’s No. 2 seed. The Tartans took a step forward on Friday, as they picked up a 2-0 victory at Claremont. Bridget Nemeth threw a five-hit shutout. Nemeth didn’t issue a walk and struck out 11 Wolfpack batters. Makenna Coleman singled, doubled and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 16 2022

Rio Hondo Prep Edges First-Place Flintridge Prep, 9-8, in Eight Innings; Kares Out-Hit Wolves, 16-7, on Friday

Baseball: When Rio Hondo Prep wins, it’s never boring. And Friday was no different. The Kares defeated first-place Flintridge Prep, 9-8, with some late-inning drama. RHP answered five Wolves’ runs in the top of the seventh with three in the bottom half of the inning. And after Flintridge Prep scored once in the top of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2022

Bonita’s 3-2 Victory Over Glendora in 9 Innings Secures Three-Game Season Sweep of Tartans; Bearcats 6-0 vs Ayala & GHS

Baseball: Bonita has put itself in a favorable position to claim its first Palomares League championship since 2019. After Thursday’s 3-2 victory over visiting Glendora in nine innings, the Bearcats lead second-place Ayala by one game and third-place GHS by two. Bonita is 6-0 against the Bulldogs and Tartans in 2022, and they have a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 15 2022

Pasadena Erases Early 5-0 Deficit & Defeats Glendale, 16-5, in Six Innings; Jaquez Gets Win in Circle

Softball: With five games to play in the regular season, Pasadena controls its own destiny. On Thursday, the Bulldogs claimed a 16-5, Pacific League victory over Glendale in six innings, which allowed PHS to move into fourth place with Burbank. Glendale took a 5-0 lead just an inning and a half into the contest. Jazmin […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Apr 15 2022

Arcadia Sweeps Glendale on Thursday; Luke Treiman Leads Way w/11 Kills, 2 Blocks & 2 Aces

Boys Volleyball: Arcadia picked up a three-game sweep of visiting Glendale on Thursday. The Apaches won by scores of 25-18, 25-23 and 25-19. Luke Treiman led Arcadia with 11 kills, two blocks and a pair of aces. Kevin Nakaishi had 15 digs and three aces. Maison Chang contributed five kills, two blocks and two aces. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2022

Daniel Camou Goes Six Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out Six in Ayala’s 10-0 Victory at Claremont

Baseball: Ayala leapt Glendora into second place in the Palomares League standings on Thursday. The Bulldogs secured a three-game season sweep of Claremont, with a 10-0 road victory. Daniel Camou went six scoreless innings and surrendered just a pair of hits. He issued a walk and struck out six Wolfpack batters. Sebastian Oliva closed out […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2022

Sterling Patick Goes Six Scoreless on One Hit & Strikes Out 8 in South Hills’ 2-1 Victory Over Santa Fe

Baseball: Sterling Patick continues to silence the bats of South Hills opponents. Patick and the Huskies edged Santa Fe, 2-1, in Thursday’s nonleague contest. Roman Macias was the tough-luck loser. Macias went the distance and allowed just one earned on six hits. He walked two and fanned four. Marcos Rosales doubled in a run for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2022

Evan Avita Goes Six Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 11 in Charter Oak’s 2-0 Victory at West Covina

Baseball: After three weeks away from Valle Vista League competition, and a 1-4 record over that stretch, Charter Oak headed to West Covina High School on Wednesday. And for all intents and purposes, Evan Avita put the Chargers on his back. Avitia went six scoreless innings and scattered five hits in a 2-0 victory. Avitia […]

By Brian Baiotto