Basketball/ Feb 15 2023

Mira Costs Ends Damien’s Season w/a 49-41 Victory in the Quarterfinal Round of the CIF-SS Division 1 Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Damien entered the 2022-23 season having to replace all five starters from the state championship team of a year ago. And the Spartans finished an impressive year at 26-6, including a second-place showing in the Baseline League standings. On Tuesday, Mira Costa ended the DHS season with a 49-41 victory in the quarterfinal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 13 2023

Tuesday’s CIF-SS Quarterfinal Round Playoff Schedule; San Dimas Hosts Rival, Bonita, in D-3A Showdown

Boys Basketball: Tuesday’s Quarterfinal Round Playoff Schedule: Open Division Pool Play: Pool A: Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks (1-0) at Corona Centennial (1-0) Sierra Canyon (0-1) at Bishop Montgomery (0-1) Pool B: St. John Bosco (0-1) at Harvard Westlake (1-0) St. Bernard (0-1) at West Ranch (1-0) Division 1: Etiwanda at St. Paul JSerra at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Boys Athlete of the Week/ Feb 13 2023

Bonita Right-Handed Pitcher, Justin Santiago, Named 210 Prep Sports Boys Athlete of the Week

Boys Athlete of the Week: Justin Santiago got off to about as impressive and efficient a start to his senior season as possible. The 6-foot-2 Bonita ace held the Northview offense in check throughout Saturday’s 2-1 victory in the 2023 season opener. Santiago allowed a single run in the top of the seventh, but finished […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Athlete of the Week/ Feb 13 2023

San Dimas Wrestlers, Juliana Marquez & Kaley Rice, Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athletes of the Week

Girls Athletes of the Week: A pair of San Dimas High School wrestlers won CIF-SS Northern Division Individual titles on Saturday. Juliana Marquez pinned three opponents and then defeated No. 2 seed, Daisy Ayala of South El Monte, 11-2, in the 160-pound final. Her teammate, Kaley Rice, would earn the program its second consecutive title […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 12 2023

Zach Strickland Goes Six, Allowing Unearned Run & Strikes Out 7 in Maranatha’s 3-1 Victory Over Newbury Park

Pictured: Maranatha freshman, Eric Zdunek Baseball: Maranatha opened the 2023 season with a 3-1 victory over Newbury Park. Zach Strickland went six innings, allowing just an unearned run on one hit. Strickland walked one and fanned seven. Derek Turner singled and scored Newbury Park’s lone run. Seth Wesner was struck with the loss. Wener went […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 12 2023

Justin Santiago Goes Distance & Strikes Out 11 in Bonita’s 2-1 Victory Over Northview in Season Opener

Baseball: Two of the San Gabriel Valley’s power programs met up Saturday in the 2023 season opener. Bonita edged visiting Northview, 2-1, as Justin Santiago threw a complete game. Santiago allowed just one run on three hits. He didn’t issue a walk and struck out 11 batters. Santiago needed just 79 pitches to get the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Glendora’s Samantha Sachs Wins CIF-SS Southern Division 121-Pound Individual Title; Madeleine Rouse Placed Fifth at 150

Girls Wrestling: Pictured L-R: Glendora’s Madeleine Rouse, Coach David Hester & Samantha Sachs CIF-SS Southern Division Individuals Team Finish: 1- Corona (245 team points) 2- Walnut (219) 3- Centennial Corona (157.5) 4- El Toro (130) 5- Cypress (123) 6- Cerritos (110.5) 7- Capistrano Valley (109) 8- Valencia of Placentia (96) 9- San Clemente (92) 10- […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Northview Wins 3 & San Dimas Claims 2 CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals; Vikings Finish First in Team Points

Wrestling: CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals Team Finish: 1- Northview (294 team points) 2- Hillcrest (220) 3- San Dimas (187) 4- Etiwanda (114) 5- Foothill (113) 6- Los Osos (108) 7- Santa Monica (105.5) 8- Camarillo (95.5) 9- Laguna Hills (93) 10- Schurr (90) 14- Arroyo (66) 16- Upland (58) 18- West Covina (56) 101 Pounds: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Etiwanda’s Bell, Balingit, Manzo & Smith Win Northern Division Individual Titles; Eagles Finish First in Team Points

Wrestling: CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals Team Finishes: 1- Etiwanda (195.5 team points) 2- Cypress (158) 3- Yorba Linda (149) 4- Mayfair (147.5) 5- Villa Park (131) 6- Sonora (127.5) 7- South Torrance (110.5) 8- Warren (101.5) 9- Western (97.5) 10- Los Osos (97) 17- Damien (78) 24- RCHS (52) 27- Chino Hills (47.5) 106 Pounds: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Northview Claims Four Titles at CIF-SS Coastal Division Individuals; Vikings Finish Second Behind St. John Bosco

Wrestling: CIF-SS Coastal Division:Team Finishes: 1- St. John Bosco (403.5) 2- Northview (289) 3- Chino (214) 4- Servite (156.5) 5- San Dimas (99.5) 6- Orange Lutheran (92) 7- Lancaster (91.5) 8- San Marino (85.5) 9- Quartz Hill (76.5) 10- Thousand Oaks (75) 17- La Canada (58.5) To view photos from RT Tolentino, click on the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Glendora’s Brown, Bonita’s Fernandez & Tofilau, & Alta Loma’s Green Win CIF-SS Central Division Individual Titles

Wrestling: Central Division: Team Finishers: 1- Roosevelt (311.5 team points) 2- Walnut (230) 3- Yucaipa (211) 4- Alta Loma (131) 5- Citrus Valley (128) 6- Bonita (127) 7- Centennial Corona (121) 7- Santa Fe (121) 9- Norco (120) 10- MLK (106.5) 12- Glendora (72) 13- South Hills (70) 16- Diamond Bar (58) 17- Carter (56) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Casey Higgins Scores 17 Points in La Salle’s 45-30 Victory Over Rolling Hills Prep in Second Round of D-2AA Playoffs

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle earned a spot in Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 2AA quarterfinal round thanks to Saturday’s 45-30 victory over visiting Rolling Hills Prep. It was the Lancers second victory over the Huskies in a week. Casey Higgins led the way with 17 points. Audrey Chen chipped in with 14. Kaila […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Chea & Smith Combine for 48 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 57-46 Victory Over Corona del Mar in CIF-SS Division 3AA Playoffs

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep earned their spot in the CIF-SS Division 3AA quarterfinals. The Wolves defeated visiting Corona del Mar, 57-46, on Saturday night. Ashley Chea led the way with 28 points, six rebounds and six assists. Maddie Smith hit three 3’s and finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five steals. Dorothy […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Riverside Poly’s Second-Half Surge Leads Bears to a 64-59 Victory at Glendora in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 2A Playoffs

Girls Basketball: One of GHS’ most remarkable careers came to an end on Saturday night. Riverside Poly outscored the Tartans by 12 in the second half, and left Glendora with a 64-59 victory in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2A playoffs. GHS point guard, Hailey Schaffer, scored 23 points in her final prep […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Kim & Perez Combine for 33 in Bonita’s 61-52 Victory Over Top-Ranked Paraclete; Bearcats Face SDHS in Tuesday’s D-3A Quarterfinal

Photos by Mia Ramos Boys Basketball: You can’t make this up. The only Palomares League program still standing is fourth-place Bonita. And to add icing to the Bearcats’ cake, they knocked off the top seed in the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs on Saturday afternoon. With the game tied at the break, Bonita outscored visiting Paraclete […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Feb 11 2023

Girls CIF-SS Wrestling Individuals: List of SGV Area Semifinalists at Southern & Northern Divisions

Girls Wrestling: Northern Division: 101: Lexi Garca, Northview 106: Janelle Gozun, Northview Nayomi Aguilera, Etiwanda 111: Lei’ani Jaime, San Dimas Kaylie Villagrana, Upland 116: Leilani Lazaro, Northview 121: Samantha Rivera, Northview Juelz Taylor, West Covina 126: Alejandra Sanchez, Northview 131: Kayla Ganac, Los Osos Sophia Gomez, Northview 137: Desiree Vasquez, Northview Trinity Loera, Etiwanda Alani […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Feb 11 2023

List of Every Area Semifinalist in Central, Coastal & Inland Divisions; Northview Leads Way w/8, & Walnut Has 5

CIF-SS SGV Area Semifinalists: Central Division: 106: Camilo Ramirez, Walnut 113: Ronnie Ramirez, Walnut 120: Christian Garcia, Walnut 132: Elijah Flores, Walnut 138: Brently Macamay, Walnut 145: Tristan Fernandez, Bonita 170: Marquize Brown, Glendora Sean Casey, Alta Loma 182: Sebastian Bachman, Claremont 195: Eli Green, Alta Loma 220: Micah Tofilau, Bonita Nik Macias, Diamond Bar […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Aaron Park Scored 20 Points & Grabbed Eight Rebounds in San Dimas’ 62-55 Victory at Woodbridge in CIF D-3A Playoffs

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Aaron Park did everything in his power to extend his high school career. The San Dimas point guard had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the Saints’ 62-55 victory at Woodbridge. San Dimas was up one at the break and outscored WHS, 40-34, in the second half. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Damien Defeats Colony, 62-49, in Second Round of CIF D-1 Playoffs; Garcia Scores 29 Points for Spartans

Boys Basketball: Damien has earned a spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal round. The Spartans defeated visiting Colony, 62-49, in Friday’s second-round showdown. DHS led by five at the half and then outscored the Titans, 33-25, in the second half. Nate Garcia dominated again with 29 points. Xavier Clinton made four of Damien’s five […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Ibrahim & Khouzam Combine for 33 Points in Walnut’s 61-54 Victory at Palos Verdes in Second Round of D-2A Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Make it 12 consecutive wins for the Mustangs. Walnut earned its spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 2A quarterfinal with a 61-54 victory at Palos Verdes. WHS outscored the Sea Kings, 35-29, on Friday night. Gavin Ibrahim led the Mustangs with 17 points and four rebounds. Malik Khouzam contributed 16 points and five rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto