Basketball/ Dec 23 2021

Damien Legend, Mike LeDuc, Picks Up Career Win No. 1,000; Spartans Dominate Glendora, 82-47, on Wednesday Night

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: What a special night Wednesday was for Mike LeDuc. LeDuc, one of most successful high school basketball coaches in history, picked up career win No. 1,000. Perhaps reaching this incredible milestone at home in the Spartans’ gym would have made the night perfect for LeDuc, but being at Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 16 2021

West Covina Edges Wilson of Hacienda Heights, 6-5, in Wednesday’s Nonleague Thriller

Girls Water Polo: West Covina hung tough in Wednesday’s nonleague showdown at Wilson of Hacienda Heights. The Bulldogs trailed the Wildcats, 3-1, after the first quarter, but WCHS would outscore Wilson the rest of the way to claim a 6-5 victory. Sam Guerra had eight saves in the Bulldogs’ victory. Aliana Solorzano led WCHS with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2021

Pasadena Cruises to 78-45 Victory Over Hoover in Wednesday’s Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: Pasadena got contributions from its entire roster on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs saw 12 players score in a 78-45 victory over Hoover. PHS led by 24 points at the half, and improved to 3-1 in Pacific League play. Teddy Reyes had a game-high 17 points. Jason Guyton contributed 13 and Ethan Patterson chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2021

Chea & Chiu Combine For 52 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 62-19 Victory at Mayfield; Wolves Win 69th Consecutive Prep League Game

Girls Basketball: Make it 69 consecutive wins in Prep League play. Flintridge Prep crushed Mayfield in Tuesday’s 62-19 road victory. Both Ashley Chea (29 points) and Maddie Chiu (23) outscored the Cubs on their own. Cristine Ellis led Mayfield with five points. Kassidy Huie chipped in seven points in the win. Up next: Flintridge Prep […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Vazion Boone Scores 23 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 68-60 Victory Over Arroyo in MVL Opener

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental opened Mission Valley League play on Monday, and the Eagles finished strong. Trailing by four points at the half, Marshall Fundamental went on a 37-25 run and defeated Arroyo, 68-60. The Eagles were an impressive 9-of-17 behind the three-point line. Vazion Boone led the way with 23 points. Boone converted 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Marshall Fundamental Grinds Out 32-20 Victory Over Arroyo in Mission Valley League Opener

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental had just eight points at halftime in Monday’s Mission Valley League opener with Arroyo. The Eagles, though, used a 15-4, third-quarter run, and picked up a 32-20 victory over the Knights. Kaitlan Sakuma had a game-high 16 points in the win. Aalijah Jones and Destiny Ihiaso contributed five points each. Ava […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football,Top Stories/ Dec 13 2021

Alabama Quarterback Bryce Young Becomes First Pasadena Athlete to Win Heisman Trophy

Pictured L-R: DJ Pearson, Craig & Julie Young (his parents), Bryce Young, his football coach at Cathedral, Kevin Pearson, and Pearson’s wife, Annalee College Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor For the first time in history, an athlete raised in the City of Pasadena has earned the Heisman Trophy. Bryce Young played the first two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 13 2021

SHCP Ends Northview’s Season, 48-29, in D-4A State Title Game, But Not Before Vikings Win CIF-SS & So Cal Regional Championships

Photos by Mona Fowler Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Northview’s historic 2021 season came to an end on Saturday night, and some 400 miles from home. The Vikings fell, 48-29, to Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in the CIF State Division 4A title game at Kezar Stadium. And while NHS did head back to Covina […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 13 2021

Every CIF State Championship Football Score: Northern California Programs Go 9-5 Versus Southern Cal Opponents

Photo by Mona Fowler CIF-State Championship Scores: Open Division Championship: Mater Dei 44, Serra of San Mateo 7 Division 1-AA Scores: North: Folsom 28, De La Salle 27 South: Cathedral Catholic 71, Orange Lutheran 62 Division 1-AA Title Game: Cathedral Catholic 33, Folsom 21 Division 1-A Scores: North: Liberty 35, Pittsburg 7 South: Serra 21, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Boys Athlete of the Week/ Dec 13 2021

Los Osos Center Deacon Tolliver Named 210 Prep Sports Boys Athlete of the Week

Boys Athlete of the Week: Deacon Tolliver was named the Glendora Tournament’s MVP after Los Osos defeated the Tartans, 44-38, on Saturday night. The Grizzlies improved to 10-3, thanks to Glendora Tournament wins over Bishop Amat, San Dimas, Diamond Bar and GHS. Tolliver totaled 58 points in the four games. On Tuesday, he had 22 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Athlete of the Week/ Dec 13 2021

Pasadena Center Olivia Hodges Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athletes of the Week

Girls Athlete of the Week: Olivia Hodges had a monster week for the Pasadena girls basketball program. The Bulldogs have just seven players this year, and yet they’ve been competitive in each of their four games. After a pair of Pacific League losses to open the season against Burbank and Crescenta Valley, the Bulldogs claimed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Los Osos Claims Glendora Tournament Title After Saturday’s 44-38 Victory Over GHS; Deacon Tolliver Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Something had to give in Saturday’s title game of the Glendora Tournament. Both Los Osos and GHS entered the contest on six-game winning streaks. The Grizzlies jumped out to an 11-point, first-quarter lead, and defeated the Tartans, 44-38. Deacon Toliver and Eric Shepard had 10 points apiece for LOHS. Toliver earned the tournament […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Damien Wins St. John Bosco Tournament by Defeating SJB, 67-47, on Saturday; RJ Smith Scores 22 Points & Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Damien’s impressive start to the 2021-22 season keeps getting better. The Spartans won the St. John Bosco Tournament by defeating the host Braves, 67-47, on Saturday night. After the Braves took a 13-12 lead into the second quarter, Damien would outscore SJB, 55-34, the rest of the way. RJ Smith had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

GHS Claims Third Place at Covina Tournament by Defeating Colts, 38-31, on Saturday

Pictured L-R Hailey Schaffer & Rylie Anderson Girls Basketball: After a 69-59 loss to the eventual champs from Summit in Friday’s semifinal round of the Covina High School Basketball Tournament, Glendora and Covina faced off Saturday night in the third-place game. GHS defeated the Colts, 38-31, to claim third place. Kennedy Herrmann led the way […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 11 2021

GHS, Los Osos & San Dimas Pick Up Wins on Friday; Tartans & Grizzlies to Decide Glendora Tourney Champ Tonight (Saturday) at 7

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: Glendora earned a spot in its own tournament with its 88-62 victory over Whittier on Friday. The Tartans extended their win streak to six games. Luke Jacobson led the way with 28 points and 18 rebounds. Noah Smith finished with 20 points and six assists. Braydon Wooldridge had 13 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 11 2021

Marshall Fundamental Blanks La Salle, 3-0, in Friday’s Nonleague Battle of Pasadena Schools

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental got one final tune-up before starting league next week. The Eagles shut out La Salle, 3-0, to improve to 4-1-1. Eduardo Reyes, Adrian Ramirez Moreno and Iori Santiago scored goals in the win. Up next: The Eagles travel to Arroyo in the Mission Valley League opener. Box Score: LS: 0-0-(0) MF: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Girls Sports/ Dec 11 2021

Damien Gets 19 Points From Jimmy Oladokun in Friday’s 68-52 Victory Over Fairmont Prep

Boys Basketball: Damien stayed undefeated on Friday night. The Spartans defeated Fairmont Prep, 68-52, in the St. John Bosco Tournament. Myles Che and Chol Deng had 17 points apiece for the Huskies. Jimmy Oladokun scored a game-high 19 points for the Spartans. Spivey Word and RJ Smith chipped in with 16 points apiece. Kaleb Smith […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

La Salle Picks Up 94-62 Victory Over Blair in Friday’s Nonleague Contest

Boys Basketball: La Salle played its last game until December 27th and they made the most of it. The Lancers scored a season-high 94 points in a 32-point victory over Blair. Senior Krish Manwani had a team-best 20 points. Sophomore Derek Peterson scored 19 points and senior Myles Blackman had 15 points and 10 rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

Ashley Chea Scores 37 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 67-26 Victory Over Westridge; Wolves Extend Prep League Win Streak to 68 Games

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its 68th consecutive Prep League basketball game on Friday. And per usual, it wasn’t competitive. The Wolves had a 27-0 lead after the first quarter and went on to defeat the Tigers, 67-26. Ashley Chea outscored Westridge with 37 points. And Maddie Chiu finished with 20 points in the win. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 11 2021

Allysan & Dylan Tse Combine For 37 Points in South Pasadena’s 47-35 Victory Over La Salle

Girls Hoops: South Pasadena handed La Salle just its second loss of the season on Friday. The Tigers improved to 12-1 after a 47-35 over the Lancers. Allysan Tse (19 points) and Dylan Tse (18) combined to score 37 of South Pasadena’s 47 points. Reese Wong led La Salle with 11 points. Audrey Chen had […]

By Brian Baiotto