Top Stories/ Sep 10 2023

League Standings Through Week Three; Bonita, Damien, Etiwanda, Glendora, RCHS & Rio Hondo Prep Remain Unbeaten

Photo by Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers Football: Standings Through Week Three: Angelus League: Paraclete (4-0 overall, 0-0 in league) St. Francis (3-1, 0-0) St. Paul (2-1, 0-0) Loyola (1-2, 0-0) Crespi (1-3, 0-0) Cathedral (1-3, 0-0) Baseline: Damien (4-0, 0-0) Etiwanda (4-0, 0-0) Rancho Cucamonga (4-0, 0-0) Chino Hills (3-1, 0-0) Upland (3-1, 0-0) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Boys Athlete of the Week/ Sep 10 2023

Glendora Quarterback, Eric Najarro, Named 210 Prep Sports Boys Athlete of the Week

Boys Athlete of the Week: There are a number of athletes responsible for Glendora starting the 2023 season at 4-0. And that long list includes the offensive line, running backs, receivers, defense and special teams. But one could make the argument that no one has played a bigger role in their success as has Eric […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Athlete of the Week/ Sep 10 2023

Maranatha Singles Player Grace Yang, & No. 1 Doubles Team of Mia Huang & Mia Su, Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athletes of the Week

Girls Athletes of the Week: Freshman, Grace Yang, has had a strong start to her high school career, going 11-0 thus far; while sophomores, Mia Huang and Mia Su, are 9-1. All three underclassmen have anchored Maranatha during the young season, as there were several illnesses on the team, forcing other top starters to miss […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 10 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Goes 5-1 at Two-Day Whittier Tournament; Mikayla Hsieh had 49 Kills for Tologs

Girls Volleyball: Whittier Tournament: FSHA takes ninth place in the two-day Whittier HS Tournament. The Tologs went 5-1. Day 1: FSHA def. Rowland (25-9, 25-18) FSHA def. West Covina (25-14, 25-12) FSHA def. Gahr (25-14, 25-20) Day 2: Etiwanda def. FSHA (25-21, 16-25, 9-15) FSHA def. Glendora (25-18, 25-21) FSHA def. Marlborough (25-16, 23-25, 15-11) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2023

West Covina Grinds Out 21-10 Victory Over South Hills to Claim Fourth Consecutive Kings of Cameron Rivalry Game

Photos by Gwen Pointer & RT Tolentino Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor For the fourth consecutive year, the West Covina football program proudly boasts the title of Kings of Cameron. And since his return to the sidelines, Mike Maggiore is 4-0 against South Hills, including Saturday’s 21-10 victory at Covina District Field. WCHS never […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2023

Bonita Freshman Daniel Mielke Throws for 3 TD’s in 28-0 Victory Over SDHS; Bearcats Extend Smudge Pot Win Streak to Five Games

Photos by Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers and stats/info by Shaun Kelley Football: In their first three games of the 2023 season, Bonita scored 89 first-half points in wins over Monrovia, Ontario Christian and La Salle. On Saturday, the Bearcats took a 7-0 lead to the locker room in the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

John Sanders Throws 5 TD Passes, Including 4 to Preston Jernegan in St. Francis’ 45-14 Victory at St. Pius

Photos and game info from Ryan Tomey Football: After its offense struggled in last week’s seven-point loss to Long Beach Millikan, the St. Francis football program got back on track in a 45-14 victory at St. Pius. The Golden Knights improved to 3-1. They key ingredient in the first two wins of 2023 was a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Sep 09 2023

Week Three Scores: Damien, Etiwanda, Glendora, Rancho Cucamonga & Rio Hondo Prep Remain Undefeated

Photo by Ryan Tomey Football: Week Three Scores: Thursday: La Salle 49, Alhambra 13 Maranatha 48, Colony 13 Yorba Linda 48, Charter Oak 27 Glendora 49, Pacifica 7 Bassett 35, Duarte 15 Friday: Rio Hondo Prep 42, Marquez 14 Northview 37, Covina 35 Upland 28, Long Beach Millikan 16 Damien 56, Mira Costa 23 Chino […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Nolan Ellison Throws TD Pass & Runs for Another in Chino Hills’ 19-7 Victory at Colony; Huskies on 3-Game Win Streak

Photos and game info from Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers Football: Since a week-zero, last-second loss to Glendora, the Chino Hills football program has reeled off three consecutive wins. The Huskies began their win streak against Charter Oak (21-17), and then claimed a 36-3 victory at JW North. On Friday, Chino Hills scored the game’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Sep 09 2023

Angel Barraza Rushes for 198 Yards & Four TD’s in Northview’s 37-35 Victory Over Covina

Thanks to Shaun Kelley for the game info; Photos by RT Tolentino Football: What a game. Although Northview outlasted Covina, 37-35, both the Colts and Vikings will benefit from having met up in week three. CHS outscored NHS, 14-0, and 14-6, in the first and third quarters, in Friday’s back-and-forth shootout at Covina District Field. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Holcomb & Penunuri Score Two TD’s Apiece in Rio Hondo Prep’s 42-14 Victory Over Marquez

Photos by Susan Coulter and Tim Lunney  Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Don’t let the final score mislead you. Rio Hondo Prep dominated its visitor from Huntington Park, 42-14, on Friday. The Kares scored the first 42 points before Marquez (2-2) was able to find their way into the end zone for a pair […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Zach Lifton Throws Five TD’s & Rushes for Two More in La Salle’s 49-13 Victory at Alhambra; Lancers Improve to 2-2

Photos by Mario Veliz (@msvcreations_ on Twitter) Football: After week one and two losses, La Salle got back on the winning track. The Lancers went out to Alhambra and put a 49-13 beatdown on the Moors. La Salle led 42-0 at the break and evened its season record at 2-2. Zach Lifton had huge night, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2023

Luke McNulty Goes 7-for-7 for 254 Yards & Four TD’s in Maranatha’s 48-13 Victory at Corona; MHS Improves to 3-1

Photos by Pyae May  Football: Maranatha was about as efficient as it gets on Thursday night. Consider the following: They scored on their first play from scrimmage, as Miles O’Malley took a toss 61 yards for a touchdown. MHS quarterback Luke McNulty completed all seven of his passes for 254 yards and four TD’s, including […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 08 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Sweeps Immaculate Heart in Angeles League Opener

Girls Volleyball: FSHA didn’t just open Angeles League play with a win. The Tologs picked up a sweep of visiting Immaculate Heart. They won by scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-17 to improve to 5-5 overall. Mikayla Hsieh had 14 kills. Luisa Madrigal finished with eight kills and Piper Scherbert chipped in with seven kills. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 08 2023

Maranatha Steamrolls Duarte, 16-2, on Thursday; Freshman Grace Yang is 11-0 to Start Her Prep Career

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report For the first time in years, the Lady Minutemen faced off with Duarte at their beautiful brand new multi-million dollar tennis complex. Under new coaching leadership, the Falcons are in the midst of re-establishing a once proud program that has been down in recent years. Maranatha was […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2023

Eric Najarro Throws Six Touchdown Passes in Glendora’s 49-7 Victory at Pacifica; Tartans are Now 4-0 in 2023

Thanks to Zack Morton for the stats, scoring plays & the photo Football: Eric Najarro had a quarterback’s dream night on Thursday. The Tartans senior tossed six TD passes to four different receivers in a 49-7 victory at Pacifica. And Najarro did it in three quarters of work. GHS officially improved their season record to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Sep 07 2023

Etiwanda Sweeps Corona Centennial on Wednesday; Brooke Hansen Surpasses 1,000 Career Assist Mark

Girls Volleyball: Etiwanda had one last nonleague tune-up on Wednesday evening. And the Eagles made the most of it. EHS swept Corona Centennial boy scores of 25-16, 25-11 and 25-20. Brooke Hansen reached the 1,000 career assists plateau in the first set. Hansen finished with eight kills, 15 assists, seven digs and three aces. Lauren […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 06 2023

Hansen, Furnald & Andrews Lead Etiwanda to Sweep of La Serna; Eagles Improved to 9-2

Girls Volleyball: Etiwanda won its third consecutive match on Friday, and six of their past seven. The Eagles swept their host from La Serna by scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-20. Brooke Hansen had 12 kills and 15 assists. Lauren Furnald chipped in with 13 kills and a pair of aces.added Keira Andrews added 12 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 06 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Improved to 4-5 After Tuesday’s Four-Set Victory Over San Marino

Girls Volleyball: FSHA had one last tune up before league play gets underway this week. And the Tologs defeated San Marino in four games. FSHA won by scores of 25-12, 25-21, 13-25 and 25-18). Mikayla Hsieh had 12 kills and 12 digs. Allexa Valencia chipped in with 17 assists and six aces. Ally Du produced […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Sep 04 2023

Glendora Finishes in Fifth Place at Corona Invitational; Villagran Led Offense w/13 Goals

Boys Water Polo: Thanks to Glendora coach Alba Espinar Gomez for this report: Glendora finished in fifth place at this past weekend’s Corona Invitational. On Thursday, we defeated Citrus Valley, 11-7, and then the Tartans dropped a 10-9 decision to Roosevelt. Two days later, Glendora fell to University, 12-9, and then GHS edged Valley View, […]

By Brian Baiotto