Top Stories/ Nov 27 2022

Xavier Clinton & Nate Garcia Combine for 46 Points in Damien’s 65-41 Victory Over King-Drew

Boys Basketball: After having the past week off, Damien didn’t show any signs of rust on Saturday morning. The Spartans cruised to a 65-41 victory over King-Drew and improved to 5-1. Xavier Clinton had a game-high 26 for Damien. Clinton had three of the Spartans’ five 3-pointers. Nate Garcia chipped in with 20 for DHS. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 26 2022

Friday’s Championship Game Scores & Saturday’s Schedule; St. John Bosco Edges Mater Dei, 24-22, in Rollinson’s Finale

Photo by Leonel Naranjo Football: D-1: St. John Bosco 24, Mater Dei 22 D-2: Inglewood at Sierra Canyon D-3: Yorba Linda 9, Upland 6 D-4: Downey 40, Cypress 7 D-5: St. Francis at Etiwanda D-6: San Jacinto 42, Orange 15 D-7: Laguna Hills at Golden Valley D-8: Northwood at Lakewood D-9: Laguna Beach at Diamond […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 26 2022

Jayden Flaig’s 42-Yard Field Goal w/2 Seconds to Play Lifts Yorba Linda to 9-6 Victory Over Upland in CIF D-3 Title Game

Photos by Leonel Naranjo Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Upland did something on Friday night that no one had accomplished all season. They held Yorba Linda to single digits in scoring. Unfortunately for the Highlanders, Jayden Flaig booted a 42-yard field goal with two seconds to play, and the Mustangs defeated UHS, 9-6, in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 24 2022

Ashley Chea Outscores Sierra Vista, 34-17, on Wednesday; Flintridge Prep Improves to 3-0 After 63-Point Victory

Girls Basketball: So far, so good. Flintridge Prep is 3-0 after Wednesday’s 77-14 victory over Sierra Vista at the Muir Tournament. Ashley Chea led all scorers with 34 points. The Wolves got 25 from freshman Maddie Smith. Another freshman, Pressley Huie, contributed 10 points. Through the first three games, Prep has outscored its opponents by […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 23 2022

Championship Game Preview: St. Francis Travels to Etiwanda on Saturday Night w/CIF-SS Division 5 Title at Stake

Pictured L-R: St. Francis and Etiwanda quarterbacks, Jack Jacobs & Demaricus Davis Editor’s Note: The stats listed are from the St. Francis and Etiwanda MaxPreps pages. If they’re inaccurate, you can email me at [email protected] and I will update the numbers. Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto When Saturday night rolls around, St. Francis will leave La […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 23 2022

Championship Game Preview: Upland Hosts Undefeated Yorba Linda on Friday Night w/CIF-SS Division 3 Title at Stake

Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor If there was a program best suited to face undefeated Yorba Linda for the CIF-SS Division 3 championship on Friday night, the argument could be made that it’s the Upland Highlanders. And it all starts with the quality of play in the Baseline League. To add stock to that […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 23 2022

Audrey Chen’s 20 Points Leads La Salle to a 66-31 Victory Over Temple City; Lancers Had 31-Point First-Half Lead

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle heads into a mini-Thanksgiving break 4-0 after Tuesday’s 66-31 victory over their visitors from Temple City High School. The Lancers led by 15 after the first quarter and took a 44-13 advantage into the break. Audrey Chen had a game-high 20 points for La Salle. Chen scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Nov 23 2022

Youssefian & Lee Score in Maranatha’s 2-0 Victory at North Valley Military Institute

Photo by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha improved to 2-1 to start the new season after Tuesday’s 2-0 victory at the North Valley Military Institute in Sun Valley. MHS got on the board midway through the first half when Luca Youssefian scored on a cornerkick by Jay Lee. In the second half, Jay Lee scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 23 2022

Victoria Tu Scores Three Goals in West Covina’s 8-4 Victory at Mayfield; Bulldogs Earn First Win of 2022-23 Season

Girls Water Polo: West Covina picked up victory No. 1 of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday. The Bulldogs defeated Mayfield, 8-4, behind three goals from Victoria Tu. Sam Guerra had a solid game in goal, blocking 11 of the 15 shots she faced. Salma Valle contributed two goals for WCHS. Up next: West Covina will […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 23 2022

Flintridge Prep Opens 2022-23 With Blowouts Over St. Pius (80-27) & Morningside (75-16) at Muir Tournament

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep didn’t waste any time blowing out opponents. In the first game of the new 2022-23 season, the Lady Wolves dominated St. Pius, 80-27, on Monday at the Muir Tournament. Fast forward one day, and Prep decimated Morningside, 75-16, on Tuesday. Ashley Chea had 29 points on Monday and 32 in Tuesday’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 23 2022

Kristin Morella Scores 22 Points in Northview’s 50-38 Victory at Bonita; Lady Vikings Improve to 3-0 in 2022-23

Girls Basketball: Northview is off to a great to the 2022-23 season. After Tuesday’s 50-38 victory at Bonita, the Vikings are now 3-0. Kristin Morella had a game-high 22 points to go with her four assists and three steals. Sammy Martinez contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds. Brooke Van Duyne led Bonita with 16 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Boys Athlete of the Week/ Nov 20 2022

Damien Sophomore, Nate Garcia, Named 210 Prep Sports Boys Athlete of the Week

Boys Athlete of the Week: Damien entered the 2022-23 season needing to replace all five starters from the 2021-22 state championship team. Who would step up for Mike LeDuc’s program? If the first week is any indication, his name is Nate Garcia. The Spartans’ 6-foot-11 center led DHS to a 4-1 mark at the Sunny […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Athlete of the Week/ Nov 20 2022

Glendora’s Rylie Anderson & Hailey Schaffer Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athletes of the Week

Pictured L-R: Rylie Anderson & Hailey Schaffer Girls Athletes of the Week: Not a bad way to start the 2022-23 season. Glendora went 3-1 en route to a Silver Division title at the Villa Park Tournament. While the Tartans got solid contributions throughout their lineup, it was Rylie Anderson and Hailey Schaffer that set the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 20 2022

Glendora Overcomes Brutal Start to Defeat Hillcrest, 48-40, & Claims Silver Division Title at Villa Park Tournament

Girls Basketball: The fact that Glendora claimed the Silver Division Title at the Villa Park Tournament on Saturday wasn’t the most impressive feat for Adam Nunemaker’s program. It was how poorly they started and yet defeated Hillcrest, 48-40. GHS scored one first-quarter point and trailed 14-1 early in the second quarter. Nunemaker had a spirited […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 20 2022

Audrey Chen’s 17 Points Leads La Salle to a 55-25 Victory Over Maranatha; Lancers Improve to 3-0

Girls Basketball: La Salle is now 3-0 in 2022-23. The Lancers easily handled Maranatha, 55-25, on Saturday. Through the first three games, LSHS has a 56-30 average margin of victory. Audrey Chen led all scorers with 17. Reese Wong had nine points, while Julianna Tan and Casey Higgins chipped in with eight points apiece in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 20 2022

Nate Garcia Scores Career High 28 Points in Damien’s 51-50 Victory Over La Mirada; Spartans Go 4-1 at Sunny Hills Tourney

Boys Basketball: Damien went 4-1 and earned fifth place at the Sunny Hills Tournament. The Spartans, who are finding their identity after the graduation of their starting five and key bench players from the 2021 state title team, finished with an impressive 51-50 victory over La Mirada. Damien outscored LMHS, 29-18, in the second half. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 20 2022

Keishmer Foster Scores Game-High 18 Points in Aquinas’ 55-48 Victory Over GHS; Tartans Finish Sunny Hills Tourney 2-3

Boys Basketball: Glendora finished off the Sunny Hills Tournament 2-3 after Saturday’s 55-48 loss to Aquinas. The Falcons took a 35-21 lead into the half, and were able to held off a second-half Tartans’ surge. Benji Holt had 11 points, four rebounds and three assists. Max Hilgenfeldt also had 11 points and two assists for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 19 2022

Turner’s 5 TD’s Leads St. Francis to 52-35 Victory Over Aquinas; SFHS Travels to Etiwanda w/CIF D-5 Title at Stake

A huge thanks to Ryan Tomey for the photos/game info & scoring plays Football: For the second time in two years, St. Francis will be playing for a CIF-SS championship next week. Unlike 2021, there won’t be a ringer like Long Beach Poly standing across from the Golden Knights. St. Francis defeated visiting Aquinas, 52-35, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 19 2022

Varner’s 19 Points Leads Ayala to a 69-54 Victory Over Charter Oak; Victorio & Williams Have Double-Doubles for Bulldogs

Boys Basketball: Two days after opening the 2022-23 season with an 18-point loss to Walnut, Ayala was back at it on Friday. And the Bulldogs would pick up win No. 1, thanks to a 69-54 victory over Charter Oak. Emilio Varner led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds. Linus Lo contributed 16 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 19 2022

Semifinal Scores & Next Week’s Schedule; Etiwanda Muir, St. Francis & Upland Earn CIF-SS Title-Game Appearances

Photo by Josh Thompson Football: CIF-SS Semifinal Scores & Title Game Schedule: D-1: Mater Dei 52, Los Alamitos 0 St. John Bosco 41, Mission Viejo 6 Friday’s Final: Mater Dei vs St. John Bosco at Rose Bowl at 7:30 D-2: Sierra Canyon 29, Bishop Amat 23 Inglewood 41, Chaminade 38 Sat Final: Inglewood at Sierra […]

By Brian Baiotto