Basketball/ Jan 21 2024

Jovan Jester’s 25 Points, Seven Rebounds & Nine Assists Leads Pasadena to an 80-49 Pacific League Victory Over Glendale

Boys Basketball: Pasadena has officially caught Arcadia atop the Pacific League standings. The Bulldogs dominated Glendale, 80-49, in a Saturday night league tilt. PHS outscored GHS, 45-21, in the second half. With four games remaining, Pasadena and Arcadia are both 9-1 in league games, and they meet up on Jan. 30 at PHS. On Saturday, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 21 2024

Walnut Claims Seven Individual Titles at Montclair Tournament; Northview’s Butler & Pacheco Secure 106 & 175 Pound Weight Classes

Photos by RT Tolentino Wrestling: Walnut had a huge Saturday at the Montclair (Bob Bellot) Tournament. The Mustangs claimed seven individual titles and totaled 275 points. That was 102 points more than second-place Northview. Walnut’s Ronnie Ramirez (113), Christian Garcia (126), Aaron Contreras (132), Noah Lopez (138), Brentley Macamay (144), Joseph Contreras (165) and 215-pound […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 21 2024

Victoria Ramirez Sets up Khloe Lopez Goal in Overtime; Northview Edges West Covina, 1-0, in Valle Vista League Game

Girls Soccer: Northview caught West Covina for fourth place in the Valle Vista League standings on Friday. The Vikings and Bulldogs got great play from their goalies. But NHS would score in overtime to defeat WCHS, 1-0, and improved to 2-4 in VVL games. Victoria Ramirez assisted Khloe Lopez in OT for the game’s only […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 21 2024

Cedric Hill Scores 31 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 73-37 Mission Valley League Victory Over Rosemead

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental crushed Rosemead, 73-37, in a Mission Valley League contest. Cedric Hill had a game-high 31 points. Bagdo Yetenekyan chipped in with 20 points. Noah Rios provided 10 points and 15 rebounds. Rhys Anderson led Rosemead with 20 points. Andrew Mojica chipped in with six points. Up next: The Eagles host South […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 21 2024

Eli Garner’s 28 Points Leads Damien to a 75-66 Victory Over Lynwood in State Preview at Colony

Boys Basketball: In those rare instances that Damien loses a basketball game, Mike LeDuc’s boys never fail to respond with a win. And such was the case on Saturday. Two days after a 10-point Baseline League loss at Etiwanda, the Spartans faced Lynwood in the State Preview at Colony High School. Damien defeated Lynwood, 75-66, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 21 2024

Sinclair & Hodson Combined for 43 Points & 29 Rebounds in San Dimas’ 66-44 Valle Vista League Victory at Charter Oak

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas has put itself in a very favorable position. The Saints claimed a 66-44 victory at Charter Oak. And with four league games to play, SDHS (6-0) has a two-game lead over both Northview and Diamond Ranch. At the break, San Dimas had just a one-point lead at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 20 2024

Ayala Secured at Least a Share of Palomares League Title After Thursday’s 60-18 Palomares League Victory at Alta Loma

Wrestling: Ayala secured at least a share of the Palomares League championship on Thursday. The Bulldogs traveled to Alta Loma, and they pinned their way to a 60-18 victory. Unlike last year, AHS will not be sharing the league title with Bonita and Alta Loma. And this coming Tuesday, they’ll be able to secure an […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 20 2024

Esmeralda Jaquez Scored Four Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 5-0 Mission Valley League Victory at South El Monte

Photo by Rachael Castell Girls Soccer: Marshall Fumdamental continues to mow down its Mission Valley League foes. On Friday, the Eagles claimed a 5-0 victory at South El Monte. In Mission Valley League games, Marshall is 8-0, and they’ve outscored their opponents by a combined margin of 38-2. Esmeralda Jaquez scored four goals, which is […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 20 2024

Bonita Cruises to a 61-22 Palomares League Victory Over Colony; Bearcats Improved to 15-7

Girls Basketball: Bonita put Friday’s Palomares League showdown with Colony away early. The Bearcats led by 18 points after the first quarter, and they cruised to a 61-22 victory over the visiting Titans. Eight different BHS players scored, and they remained just one-game back of first-place Glendora. Naomi Acuna led Bonita with 14 points. Lexi […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Top Stories/ Jan 20 2024

Brianna Gomez Hits Four 3-Pointers & Scores 20 Points in Glendora’s 60-25 Palomares League Victory Over Ayala; Tartans Improved to 21-2

Girls Basketball: Glendora remained unbeaten in Palomares League play on Friday. The Tartans cruised to a 60-25 victory over Ayala at Walnut High School. Brianna Gomez hit four 3-pointers, and she had a game-high 20 points. Rylie Anderson chipped in with 11 points and Reagan Herrmann finished with 10. Rachel Chen led Ayala with 13 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 20 2024

Jovan Jester Scored 23 Points in Pasadena’s 68-42 Pacific League Victory at Burroughs; Bulldogs Improve to 19-3

Boys Basketball: Pasadena remained in cruise control in Friday’s 68-42 Pacific League victory at Burroughs. With five games to play, the Bulldogs trail first-place Arcadia by one-half a game. And PHS will host AHS on Tuesday, January the 30th. But back to Friday. Pasadena took a 24-14 lead into the break, and they’d go on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 20 2024

Peterson Scores Twice in Maranatha’s 4-2 Olympic League Victory at Valley Christian; Freeman & Youssefian Contribute One Goal Apiece

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha took over sole possession of second place in the Olympic League thanks to Friday’s 4-2 victory at Valley Christian. Trailing 1-0 in the first half, Caleb Freeman scored an unassisted goal to tie the game at 1-1. George Peterson scored twice in the second half to help MHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 20 2024

Gray’s 16 Points & 13 Rebounds Leads GHS to a 66-58 Victory Over Ayala; Tartans Enter Final Stretch Atop Palomares League Standings w/Bonita

Photos by Carlo & Donna Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora had a chance to avenge a December 22nd loss in which they played their worst game of the 2023-24 season. Originally, it was scheduled for Ayala, but the Bulldogs gym lacked padding behind one of the baskets, so the game got moved that day to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 20 2024

Perez Scored 30 Points in Bonita’s 65-54 Victory Over Colony; Bearcats Enter Final Stretch Tied w/Glendora Atop Palomares League Standings

Photos by Alyssa Cruz Boys Basketball: Two days after playing arguably their worst game of the season, Bonita looked a lot more like itself. The Bearcats went on a 39-30 run in the second half to outlast Colony, 65-54, on Friday night. With four games to play, Bonita and Glendora are tied atop the Palomares […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 19 2024

Marshall Fundamental Freshman Axel Escolero Completes Hat Trick in Eagles 3-1 Mission Valley League Victory at Rosemead

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental stayed within striking distance of first-place Mountain View and second-place El Monte in the Mission Valley League standings. On Thursday, the Eagles secured a 3-1 victory at Rosemead. And the star of the game was freshman, Axel Escolero. Escolero scored once in the first half. And he would complete the hat […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 19 2024

Christian Harris Hits Four 3-Pointers & Scores 18 Points in Etiwanda’s 49-39 Baseline League Victory Over Damien

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda claimed round one of the Baseline League heavyweight showdown with their visitors from Damien. The Eagles defeated the Spartans, 49-39, on Thursday night in a battle of 4-0 programs. Damien scored nearly 30 points less than its 69 point-per-game average, and Etiwanda was down 17 points from their usual 66. Christian Harris […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 19 2024

Bonita Dominates Claremont, 70-11, in Thursday’s Palomares League Dual; Bearcats Win 12 of 14 Matches

Photos by Beth Oualline Wrestling: Bonita improved to 3-1 in Palomares League matches thanks to Thursday’s 70-11 victory at Claremont. The Bearcats claimed 12 victories in the 14 matches. Seven came via pin, three were forfeits and two technical falls. The dual began at 106 pounds. And BHS got out to a 30-0 lead. Lucas […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 18 2024

Shelby McAlpin’s 27 Points Led Notre Dame Academy to a 50-41 Sunshine League Victory at Flintridge Sacred Heart

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Sacred Heart fell to 0-3 in Sunshine League games. Notre Dame Academy defeated the Tologs, 50-41, on Wednesday evening. It was a 27-14 run for NDA in the second half that doomed FSHA. The Tologs were outscored 12-3 in the third quarter. Shelby McAlpin led Notre Dame Academy with 27 points. Annalisa […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 18 2024

Levi Sinclair’s 19 Points Leads San Dimas to a 56-48 Victory Over Covina; Saints Improved to 5-0 in Valle Vista League Games

Boys Basketball: San Dimas is now 5-0 in Valle Vista League games after Wednesday’s 56-48 victory over their visitors from Covina. The Colts outscored the Saints, 24-8, in the fourth quarter to make the game look closer than it was. Levi Sinclair had a game-high 19 points for SDHS. Nathan Yearout hit three 3’s, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jan 18 2024

Glendora Catches First-Place Bonita w/a 71-47 Palomares League Victory Over Bearcats; Gray & Regan Combine for 36 Points

Photos by Beth Oualline & Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: Just minutes after the Glendora girls edged Bonita by three points in a Palomares League first-place showdown, everyone expected something similar in the game between the first-place Bearcats and the second-place Tartans. But GHS played one of its better games of the season, and BHS didn’t […]

By Brian Baiotto