Girls Athlete of the Week/ Sep 09 2024

Western Christian Freshman Quarterback, Maliyah Estrada, Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athlete of the Week

Girls Athlete of the Week: What a week it was for the Western Christian flag football program. The Fighting Lancers went 4-0. And they outscored Los Osos, United Christian Academy, San Fernando and GALA by a combined margin of 127-0. WCHS improved its overall record to 15-2, and they’re now 2-0 in Ambassador League contests. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Sep 09 2024

Bonita Blows Out St. Lucy’s, 32-0, & Improves to 6-0; Diaz, Sandmark, Washington & Kurrey Caught TD Passes for Bearcats

Photo of Angelique Diaz by Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Flag Football: The Bonita flag football program has played six games during its inaugural season. And the Bearcats are 6-0. After Saturday’s 32-0 victory over St. Lucy’s at Damien High School, BHS has outscored Don Lugo, Sierra Vista, Upland, Yorba Linda, La Serna and the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

PCC Took a 36-Point Lead into Third Quarter & Cruised to a 46-28 Victory at Santa Ana; Flip Fox Caught Four Passes for 125 Yards & Two TD’s

Thanks to PCC for this photo of Flip Fox Football: Don’t let the final score fool you. PCC dominated throughout Saturday’s 46-28 season-opening victory at Santa Ana College. The Lancers led 43-7 midway through the third quarter before Santa Ana scored 21 of the game’s final 24 points. The Dons actually had a 332-308 advantage […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Mt. SAC Opens 2024 Season w/a 38-21 Victory at Mt. San Jacinto; Benson & Fuailetolo Toss Two TD Passes Apiece

Football: Game stats don’t always tell the whole story. But in Saturday’s 2024 season opener at Mt. San Jacinto College, Mt. SAC had a 173 to minus-33 advantage in rushing yards. And the Mounties, who trailed twice in the first quarter, wore their hosts down and claimed a 38-21 victory at MSJC. Devin Miles anchored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Jamahl Wilson Rushes for 94 Yards & Two TD’s in Citrus’ 31-20 Victory at Canyons; Owls had a 354-206 Advantage in Total Offense

Football: Citrus College opened the 2024 season in Santa Clarita. And their scheduled 1 pm kickoff was pushed back to 6 because of the brutal heat. The change obviously had zero effect on Brandon Hayashi’s boys, as the Owls cruised to a 31-20 victory at Canyons. Citrus had a 354-206 advantage in total offense, but […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Northview’s Keanu Tauvao Rushed for 179 Yards, Including a 59-Yard TD in Saturday’s 33-10 Victory Over Glendora

Thanks to Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) for the photos, and Zack Morton for the scoring plays and stats Football: Area football fans wondered if Glendora would be the first Northview opponent in three games to actually score in Saturday’s night’s showdown at Covina District Field. And the Tartans answered that in the affirmative, as […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

RHP Crushes Maranatha, 56-14, in Battle of SGV-Area Small-School Powers; Kares had 422-126 Advantage in Ground Game

Thanks to Harry Joe for game info, Tim Lunney for the photos & David Guerrero for highlight reel Football: In a battle of the two best area small-school football programs, Rio Hondo Prep left no doubt as to who is king. The Kares crushed Maranatha, 56-14, on Saturday night at Kare Park. RHP scored 42 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Weisberg’s Last-Second 39-Yard FG Leads Notre Dame to a 36-34 Victory at St. Francis; Shawn Sanders Tossed 3 TD Passes

Thanks to Ryan Tomey for the photos and game info Football: St. Francis fell to 0-3 to start the 2024 season, and the way Friday night’s contest ended had to be a massive punch in the gut. But the Golden Knights made a huge step forward in their quality of play, as compared to week-zero […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Ben Buys Wins First Game as College Head Coach; Chaffey Defense Dominates in Saturday’s 23-13 Victory Over LA Valley

Photos from Josh Thompson of Chino Valley Champion Football: Ben Buys won his first game as a college head coach on Saturday night. His defense held LA Valley College in check throughout a 23-13 victory in the 2024 season opener in Rancho Cucamonga. The Panthers took a 20-0 lead into the fourth quarter and the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 07 2024

La Habra Controls Ayala Throughout Friday’s 42-19 Victory; Bulldogs Quarterback, Alex Way, Tossed Three TD Passes

Thanks to Gus Vargas for the photos & Randy Reams for the game notes Football: Neither mother nature nor the Ayala High School football program could slow the La Habra offense on a hot Friday night. The Highlanders got out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter, and they cruised to a 42-19 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 07 2024

Jacob Jimenez & AJ Quijas Score Two Rushing TD’s Apiece in Chino Hills’ 35-7 Victory Over Colony; Huskies Improved to 2-1

Photos and game info from Josh Thompson (Chino Valley Champion) Football: Chino Hills got off to a slow start in their week-two contest on a hot Friday night. But the Huskies found their rhythm in the second quarter, and they cruised to a 35-7 victory over their winless visitors from Colony. Trailing 7-0, Jacob Jimenez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 07 2024

Bonita Dominates Grand Terrace, 49-7, in a Week-Two Blowout; Dylan Robinson Scored Three TD’s for 3-0 Bearcats

Thanks to Beth Oualline and Robert Ketterling for the photos & Darren Baumunk for the scoring plays Football: Bonita did what a good team is supposed to do in a mismatch. The Bearcats cruised to a 49-7 victory over their winless visitors from Grand Terrace High School. BHS is now 3-0 and they’ve outscored Muir, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 07 2024

Duronslet Throws 3 TD Passes & Runs for Another in Covina’s 45-39 Victory Over Diamond Ranch; Colts Trailed Five Times on Thursday

Football: It didn’t come easily, but Covina is now 3-0 to start the 2024 season. The Colts trailed winless Diamond Ranch 13-0, 13-7, 21-15, 27-23 and 33-31 in Thursday’s night showdown at Covina District Field. But the most consequential quarterback in Covina High School history wasn’t going to let his boys lose. Jake Duronslet had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 06 2024

Zander Requena, Angel Murillo & Isaiah Ruiz Combine to Wear Down El Rancho Defense in West Covina’s 41-14 Victory on Thursday Night

Photos by Gwen Pointer Football: You couldn’t blame West Covina or their visitors from El Rancho for a low-scoring first quarter. The temperature on the field was 99 degrees at kickoff, but it seemed to be the humidity that was the biggest impediment on Thursday night. The first six El Rancho points came from 24-and-19-yard […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 06 2024

Saliyah Brown Had 12 Kills in Etiwanda’s Five-Set Victory Over Ontario Christian; Eagles Improved to 10-1

Girls Volleyball: Etiwanda won its fourth consecutive match and 10th of its first 11 on Thursday evening. The Eagles outlasted Ontario Christian in five games. EHS won by scores of 25-10, 27-29, 25-10, 21-25 and 15-6. Saliyah Brown had 12 kills and four blocks. Brooke Hansen added six kills on nine attempts, as well as […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Sep 05 2024

Haley Kurey Rushes for 109 Yards & Three TD’s in Bonita’s 32-13 Victory at La Serna; Bearcats Improved to 5-0

Photos of L-R: Haley Kurey & Kayla Heinlein by Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Flag Football: Bonita got off to a slow start in Wednesday’s showdown at La Serna. The Bearcats scored on the last play of the first half to take a 7-0 lead into the break. BHS, however, got their offense going in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Sep 05 2024

Ayala Shuts Out Sierra Vista, 44-0, on Wednesday; Bulldogs Got Abby Sholtis Back From Spinal Injury on Her Birthday

Pictured: Ayala players with teammate, Abby Sholtis. It was her birthday and first game back from a spinal injury  Flag Football: Ayala won its fourth consecutive game on Wednesday. The Bulldogs secured a 44-0 victory at Sierra Vista. AHS took a 31-0 lead into the break. Mariah Sanchez completed 18 for 24 for 183 yards. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 05 2024

Flintridge Sacred Heart Sweeps Buckley on Wednesday; Peyton Recinos Had 13 Kills for Tologs

Girls Volleyball: Flintridge Sacred Heart earned a three-game sweep over Buckley on Wednesday. The Tologs won by scores of 25-13, 25-23 and 25-20. Peyton Recinos had 12 kills. Ally Du contributed 17 assists. Up next: The Tologs will host Pasadena High School on Monday at 6. Records: Buckley (3-3); FSHA (9-6)

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Sep 05 2024

Maliyah Estrada Tosses Six Touchdown Passes in Western Christian’s 47-0 Ambassador League Victory Over United Christian Academy

Flag Football: As good as things continue to go for Western Christian, the opposite is the case for United Christian Academy. The Fighting Lancers cruised to a 47-0 victory over the Eagles in an Ambassador League contest. WCHS improved to 13-2 overall and 2-0 in league games, while UCA is now 0-10 in 2024. Western […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Sep 04 2024

San Dimas Goes 2-1 in Tuesday’s Tripleheader; Saints Defeat South Hills (16-7) & Alta Loma (19-0) & Fall, 25-19, to Los Altos

A big thanks to Jesse Jaime for all this info Flag Football: San Dimas went 2-1 on Tuesday. Here are notes from each game: Game One: Los Altos 25, San Dimas 19: First-Half Scoring: LA pick-six (extra-point is good) LA pick six (extra-point failed) Schlim to Gardea 60-yard TD (extra-point failed) Second-Half Scoring: LA scores […]

By Brian Baiotto