Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Flintridge Prep Goes on an 11-3 Run in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Keppel, 43-37; Wolves Improved to 5-0 in 2024-25

Girls Basketball: Keppel might be 2-6. However, the Aztecs gave undefeated Flintridge Prep its closest game of the new season thus far. The Wolves defeated the Aztecs, 43-37, after an 11-3 surge in the fourth quarter. Maddie Smith had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Megan Quoch contributed 10 points, six rebounds and a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

La Salle Blows Out Wilson, 73-20, in Wednesday’s Tournament Game; Aislin Tamez Torres Scored a Game-High 11 Points

Girls Basketball: La Salle won its fifth game in six tries. And it wasn’t even close. The Lancers cruised to a 73-20 victory over Wilson in San Marino Tournament play. La Salle had an 18-point lead after eight minutes and they took a 45-11 advantage into the half. Aislin Tamez Torres had a game-high 11 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2024

Garner & Garcia Combine for 50 Points in Damien’s 83-63 Victory Over Orange Vista in Second Round of Riverside Kiwanis Tournament

Boys Basketball: Damien improved to 2-0 at the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament. On Monday, the Spartans crushed Notre Dame by 60 points (97-37). And on Tuesday, DHS secured an 83-63 victory over Orange Vista. Damien led 56-28 at the half, and the final score appears far closer than it really was. Eli Garner had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 03 2024

No. 1 Mt. SAC Hosts No. 2 Riverside w/Spot in State Title Game at Stake; Mounties ‘D’ to Face RCC Offense That Averages 56 PPG

Pictured L-R: Riverside quarterback Brady Jones & Mt. SAC running back, Devin Miles  Football: It doesn’t get much bigger or better than this. The No. 1 and No. 2 junior college football programs in the state of California meet up this Saturday night in Walnut. And the winner will earn a spot in next week’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 02 2024

Los Osos Senior Goalie Mike Hale Named CIF-Southern Section Division 3 Player of the Year; Grizzlies Were D-3 Runner-Up

Boys Water Polo: 2024 All CIF-SS: Open Division: Player of the Year: Kai Kaneko, 11 & Lucca Van Der Woude, 12, Newport Harbor Coach of the Year: Ross Sinclair, Newport Harbor Player, School & Year: Kai Kaneko: Newport Harbor, 11 Lucca Van Der Woude: Newport Harbor, 12 Connor Ohl: Newport Harbor, 11 Luke Harris: Newport […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

CIF State Playoff Schedule: Rio Hondo Prep Travels to Poway in D-3A & Pasadena Visits Spring Valley to Battle Monte Vista in D-6A

Photo of RHP’s Noah Penunuri by Tim Lunney & Dutch Burbidge (PHS) courtesy of Conrad Hunziker III Football: CIF State Playoff Schedule: The following is the schedule for the 2024 CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games for Divisions 1-AA through 7-A. Winners from the NorCal and SoCal Regional games will advance to the CIF State […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

PCC Finishes 11-0 for First Time in 71 Years After Saturday’s 23-14 Victory Over Chaffey in American Division Championship Bowl Game

Thanks to PCC’s Richard Quinton for photos & Robert Lewis for game info/stats Football: Pasadena City College has officially paid Chaffey back. In 2023, the Panthers defeated the Lancers twice, including once at the American Division Championship Bowl. Both games were played in Rancho Cucamonga, and Chaffey finished with an 11-0 record. Fast forward 365 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Miles Rushed for 176 Yards & 3 TDs in Mt. SAC’s 48-24 SFCA Semifinal Victory Over El Camino; No. 1 Mounties Host No. 2 Riverside Next Week

Pictured L-R: MSAC running back Devin Miles, defensive back Juan Salas & kicker, Jacob Bonilla Football: For the second consecutive game, the undefeated Mt. SAC football program was tested. Two weeks ago, the Mounties trailed 21-3 at home to Golden West, but they rallied for a 34-27 victory to secure a National Central Conference title. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Burbidge & Solis-Lumar Connect on 2 Scores & Rucker’s Late TD Run Leads PHS to a 21-17 Victory Over Gahr in D-13 Title Game

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (@anamorph.sports.photos on Instagram) & game info & stats from Shaun Kelly Football: Talk about your 180’s. Pasadena opened week four of the 2024 season having lost 14 consecutive games. That dated back to the final contest of the 2022 season. In 2023, the Bulldogs had a lousy season. And that’s being generous. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Murrieta Mesa Secured CIF-SS Division 6 Title After Saturday’s 17-7 Victory Over Glendora; Tartans Made First Trip to Finals in 35 Years

Photos by Gwen Pointer & Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Football: Glendora made its deepest playoff run since 1989. After CIF-SS Division 6 victories over Agoura, Rancho Verde and Dana Hills, the Tartans faced off with Murrieta Mesa on Saturday evening at Citrus College. The Rams booted an early 33-yard field goal, they never trailed, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

All 14 Championship Game Scores: Pasadena & Rio Hondo Prep Win Titles & Glendora Falls, 17-7, to Murrieta Mesa, in Division 6

Friday’s CIF-SS Championship Game Scores: D-1: Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 24 D-3 Edison 35, Simi Valley 21 D-5: Palos Verdes 23, La Serna 7 D-7: Rio Hondo Prep 43, Warren 16 D-8: St. Pius 38, Serrano 19 D-11: Portola 31, El Rancho 14 D-12: Palmdale 45, Carter 42 Saturday’s Scores: D-2: Newbury Park […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 30 2024

Noah Penunuri Rushes for 203 Yards & 3 TDs in Rio Hondo Prep’s 43-16 Victory Over Warren in CIF-SS D-7 Championship

Photos by Tim Lunney & game info from Harry Joe Football: The only thing more difficult than winning a CIF-SS championship is repeating that feat the following year. And the Rio Hondo Prep football program had the opportunity to do just that on Friday night. In 2023, the Kares secured a CIF Division 9 championship […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 30 2024

Friday’s Title-Game Scores: Rio Hondo Prep Wins Second Consecutive CIF-SS Championship After its 43-16 Victory Over Warren in D-7 Final

Football: Friday’s CIF-SS Championship Game Scores: D-1: Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 24 D-3 Edison 35, Simi Valley 21 D-5: Palos Verdes 23, La Serna 7 D-7: Rio Hondo Prep 43, Warren 16 D-8: St. Pius 38, Serrano 19 D-11: Portola 31, El Rancho 14 D-12: Palmdale 45, Carter 42 Saturday’s Schedule: D-2: Newbury […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 28 2024

Game Preview: Glendora Hopes to Earn First CIF-SS Title in 35 Years, as Tartans Host Murrieta Mesa on Saturday Night at Citrus College

Photo of Aidan Yamazaki by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Football: Glendora has a chance to end a 35-year drought when they host Murrieta Mesa on Saturday in the CIF-SS Division 6 title game. The kickoff is set for 7 at Citrus College. The last time the Tartans had this opportunity, George Herbert Walker Bush […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 28 2024

Game Preview: Last Year’s CIF-SS D-9 Champ (Rio Hondo Prep) to Face 2023’s D-3 Runner-Up (Warren) in Friday’s D-7 Title Game

Photo by Tim Lunney Football: Four CIF-Southern Section football programs hope to secure consecutive championships this weekend. That list includes Mater Dei, St. Bonaventure, La Serna and Rio Hondo Prep. It appears that RHP (11-1) is a victim of their own success. In 2023, the Kares claimed a D-9 title thanks to a dramatic 29-27 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2024

Jeremy Serrano Scored 23 Points, Including Three 3’s to Lead Ayala to a 65-49 Victory Over Keppel in San Gabriel Tournament Semifinal

Boys Basketball: Ayala continued to cruise at the San Gabriel High Turkey Feast Tournament. The Bulldogs controlled throughout their 65-49 victory over Keppel in Wednesday’s semifinal round. Jeremy Serrano hit three 3’s and finished with a game-high 23 points. Josiah Yang chipped in with 12 points. Zach Canellopoulos finished with 10 points, including a pair […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 28 2024

Bonita’s Noah Mikhail is a Finalist for Butkus Award, Which Honors Nation’s Best Linebacker in High School, College & Pro Football

Photo by Beth Oualline Football: Congrats to Bonita’s Noah Mikhail for being one of the five finalists nationally for the Butkus Award, which is given to the top linebacker in high school, college and pro football. Over the last four years, Mikhail has been a terror to BHS opponents, and that includes his play on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2024

Luke Chavez Scores 16 Points in San Dimas’ 72-45 Victory Over Charter Oak; Saints Improved to 2-1

Boys Basketball: San Dimas improved to 2-1 after Tuesday’s 72-45 victory over Charter Oak. The Saints outscored the Chargers, 62-33, after three quarters of play. SDHS had a 9-2 advantage in 3-pointers made. Luke Chavez had a game-high 16 points. Jeremiah Garzon chipped in with 14 points. Nathan Yearout hit three 3’s and he finished […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 27 2024

Jeremy Serrano Hit Three 3’s & Scored 17 Points in Ayala’s 69-54 Victory Over Buckley at San Gabriel Tournament

Boys Basketball: Ayala earned a spot in the San Gabriel Thanksgiving Feast Tournament. The Bulldogs secured that spot after Tuesday’s 69-54 victory over Buckley. AHS took a 42-27 lead into the break, and the outcome was never in doubt. Jeremy Serrano hit three 3-pointers, and he finished with a team-high 17 points. Zach Canellopoulos contributed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 27 2024

Aislin Tamez Torres Scored a Game-High 19 Points, But Orange Lutheran Defeats La Salle, 49-40, on Tuesday Evening

Photos by Mario Veliz (@msvcreations_) Girls Basketball: La Salle welcomed Orange Lutheran into their gym on Tuesday evening. In a battle of Lancers’ programs, O-Lu took an early 16-6 lead after eight minutes of play. La Salle would outscore Orange Lutheran, 34-33, the rest of the way. But the girls from Orange County headed home […]

By Brian Baiotto