Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Damien Edges Owyhee, 56-53, in Tuesday’s Second Round of the Classic at Damien; Kaleb Smith Scores 15 Points

Boys Basketball: The boys from Meridian, Idaho, gave Damien a serious challenge on Tuesday night. The Spartans, though, edged Owyhee, 56-53, in the quarterfinal round of the Classic at Damien’s Platinum Division. Kaleb Smith scored six of his team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter. Liam Campbell led all scorers with 19 points, including nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 25 Points & Jacob Chin Dishes Out 13 Assists in La Salle’s 70-67 Victory Over Providence

Thanks to La Salle for this photo of Jacob Chin Boys Basketball: Unfortunately, COVID seems to be inviting itself back into our daily lives. A number of winter-sport tournaments have beeb canceled or altered, and the La Salle boys basketball program had their schedule adjusted at the South Pasadena Tournament on Tuesday. The Lancers were […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Ashley Chea Tallies 30 Points & 12 Rebounds in Flintridge Prep’s 55-34 Victory Over Glendale in First Round of La Canada Tournament

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep opened La Canada Tournament play with a 55-34 victory over Glendale. The Wolves had just three players score in Monday’s victory, but it was more than enough to stifle the Nitros. Ashley Chea led the way with 3o points and 12 rebounds. Maddie Chiu had a big night with 21 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 28 2021

Jimmy Oladokun & RJ Smith Score 19 Points Apiece in Damien’s 79-59 Victory Over Jesuit; Spartans Face Owyhee in Second Round

Boys Basketball: Jesuit might be 416 miles away from Damien High School. The Marauders, however, got the local treatment. As they’ve done all year, Damien jumped on an opponent and cruised to its 15 consecutive victory to begin the 2021-22 basketball season. The Spartans held a 25-point lead the break and claimed an 79-59 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Glendora Grinds Out 47-46 Victory Over Hesperia in Monday’s Opening Round of the Classic at Damien

Boys Basketball: It had been 17 days since the reigning CIF-SS Division 3A champs had won a basketball game. The Tartans entered the Christmas break with consecutive losses to Los Osos and Damien. And while they didn’t play particularly well, according to their coach, Gordon Hamlow, it had to feel good to escape with a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 16 Points in La Salle’s 63-47 Victory Over South East in South Pasadena Tourney

Boys Basketball: After 17 days off, the La Salle boys basketball program got back on the court at the South Pasadena Tournament. And the Lancers picked up an impressive 63-47 victory over South East of South Gate in the Gold Division bracket. Derek Peterson led the way with 16 points. Myles Blackman (15) and Jason […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

GHS Defeats Don Lugo, 57-34, in First Round of Glendora Tournament; Anderson Leads Way w/20 Points

Girls Basketball: After nine days off, GHS was back on the basketball court on Monday afternoon. The Tartans jumped on Don Lugo early and claimed a 57-34 victory in the first round of the Glendora Tournament. Rylie Anderson led GHS with 20 points. Brianna Gomez added 12 points in the Tartans’ victory. Maliyah Alvarez led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 26 2021

Monday’s Opening Round Schedule, Ticket & Parking Prices For The Classic at Damien Tournament

Boys Basketball: The Classic at Damien, December 27-30: Monday’s First-Round Schedule: Platinum Division at Damien’s Athletic Center: St. Bernard vs Owyhee (ID) at 10 a.m. Dublin vs Heritage Christian 11:30 St. John Bosco vs Salesian at 1 Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks vs American Fork at 2:30 West Ranch vs Riverside Poly at 4 Corona […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 25 2021

Northview’s Cheo Medina & St. Francis’ Max Garrison Named 210 Prep Sports Football Players of the Year; Elite RB’s Led Programs to Historic Playoff Runs

Football: Photos L-R: Cheo Medina by Josh Thompson, & Max Garrison by Ryan Tomey By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor There were a number of athletes within the 210 Prep Sports coverage zone that could have easily and rightfully been selected as our site’s top player. And that list includes Pasadena’s Kaden Taylor, Glendora’s Braydon Brus, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 25 2021

Northview’s Marcel Perez Named 210 Prep Sports Football Coach of the Year; Vikings Win CIF-SS D-10 & CIF State D-4A So Cal Regional Championships

Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor One of the biggest misconceptions in gauging the job a coach does is assuming that a team with the most talent or the best record must have had the best leader. When in reality, it should be based more on the man or woman who led a program through […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 25 2021

Final Stat Leaders: Bonita’s Andrade, GHS’ Brus, Monrovia’s Rodriguez & Hernandez, PHS’ Taylor, St. Francis’ Garrison & Northview’s Medina Excel in 2021

Football: Pictured L-R: Bonita’s Daniel Andrade & Monrovia’s Carlos Hernandez Editor’s Note: This list is: 1) of 210 Prep Sports programs, 2) the numbers are from the MaxPreps page of each school, and 3) if you don’t see your school, it means they don’t post their stats online or they’re not updated. If there is […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 25 2021

Final 2021 Team Records & Stats: St. Francis, Etiwanda, GHS, Ayala, PHS/Muir, Monrovia, West Covina, Covina & Northview/San Dimas Win League Titles

Pictured: The 2021 Glendora football program after completing its first 10-0 regular season in school history Football: Most Wins: Etiwanda (12-1) Glendora (11-1) Monrovia (10-1) Rio Hondo Prep (10-2) St. Francis (10-3) Ayala (9-2) Bonita (9-3) Pasadena (9-3) Northview (9-7) San Dimas (8-4) Alta Loma (8-4) Covina (8-4) Muir (7-2) Chino Hills (7-6) Claremont (7-6) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 24 2021

La Salle Picks Up Wins Over Holy Martyrs & Ramona Convent on Thursday; Lancers Improve to 13-2

Girls Basketball: La Salle picked up two wins on Thursday. In the first game, the Lancers defeated Holy Martyrs, 52-29. Audrey Chen led the way with 17 points and six assists. Kaden Cortes added 13 points, Ryann Riddle had 12 points and nine rebounds, and Reese Wong chipped in with 10 points in the win. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2021

Damien Legend, Mike LeDuc, Picks Up Career Win No. 1,000; Spartans Dominate Glendora, 82-47, on Wednesday Night

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: What a special night Wednesday was for Mike LeDuc. LeDuc, one of most successful high school basketball coaches in history, picked up career win No. 1,000. Perhaps reaching this incredible milestone at home in the Spartans’ gym would have made the night perfect for LeDuc, but being at Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 16 2021

West Covina Edges Wilson of Hacienda Heights, 6-5, in Wednesday’s Nonleague Thriller

Girls Water Polo: West Covina hung tough in Wednesday’s nonleague showdown at Wilson of Hacienda Heights. The Bulldogs trailed the Wildcats, 3-1, after the first quarter, but WCHS would outscore Wilson the rest of the way to claim a 6-5 victory. Sam Guerra had eight saves in the Bulldogs’ victory. Aliana Solorzano led WCHS with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2021

Pasadena Cruises to 78-45 Victory Over Hoover in Wednesday’s Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: Pasadena got contributions from its entire roster on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs saw 12 players score in a 78-45 victory over Hoover. PHS led by 24 points at the half, and improved to 3-1 in Pacific League play. Teddy Reyes had a game-high 17 points. Jason Guyton contributed 13 and Ethan Patterson chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2021

Chea & Chiu Combine For 52 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 62-19 Victory at Mayfield; Wolves Win 69th Consecutive Prep League Game

Girls Basketball: Make it 69 consecutive wins in Prep League play. Flintridge Prep crushed Mayfield in Tuesday’s 62-19 road victory. Both Ashley Chea (29 points) and Maddie Chiu (23) outscored the Cubs on their own. Cristine Ellis led Mayfield with five points. Kassidy Huie chipped in seven points in the win. Up next: Flintridge Prep […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Vazion Boone Scores 23 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 68-60 Victory Over Arroyo in MVL Opener

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental opened Mission Valley League play on Monday, and the Eagles finished strong. Trailing by four points at the half, Marshall Fundamental went on a 37-25 run and defeated Arroyo, 68-60. The Eagles were an impressive 9-of-17 behind the three-point line. Vazion Boone led the way with 23 points. Boone converted 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Marshall Fundamental Grinds Out 32-20 Victory Over Arroyo in Mission Valley League Opener

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental had just eight points at halftime in Monday’s Mission Valley League opener with Arroyo. The Eagles, though, used a 15-4, third-quarter run, and picked up a 32-20 victory over the Knights. Kaitlan Sakuma had a game-high 16 points in the win. Aalijah Jones and Destiny Ihiaso contributed five points each. Ava […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football,Top Stories/ Dec 13 2021

Alabama Quarterback Bryce Young Becomes First Pasadena Athlete to Win Heisman Trophy

Pictured L-R: DJ Pearson, Craig & Julie Young (his parents), Bryce Young, his football coach at Cathedral, Kevin Pearson, and Pearson’s wife, Annalee College Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor For the first time in history, an athlete raised in the City of Pasadena has earned the Heisman Trophy. Bryce Young played the first two […]

By Brian Baiotto