Football/ Sep 01 2024

Travis Lippert Out-Duels Daniel Mielke in Bonita’s 35-27 Victory Over Ontario Christian; BHS Junior Threw for 300 Yards & Three TD’s

Photos by Beth Oualline Football: Bonita was less than one minute away from opening the 2024 season at 2-0. The Bearcats led their visitors from Ontario Christian by eight points. OCHS had the ball at their own 41-yard line. And the young man leading the Knights’ offense (Daniel Mielke) just happened to be the same […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Aug 31 2024

Nazir McGlothen’s 90-Yard Kickoff Return & 70-Yard Pick Six Sparks Glendora in a 46-23 Victory Over Jurupa Hills

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Football: For the second time in as many games, the Glendora offense was struggling to find a rhythm. In week zero, Hunter Lemos booted a 40-yard field goal on the first drive of the game, and the Tartans suffered a 20-3 setback at the hands of visiting Chino […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Aug 30 2024

Maranatha Edges Monrovia, 11-7, on Thursday; MHS Singles Won Seven of Nine Matches

Photo of Grace Yang courtesy of MHS Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: Girls Tennis: The two MHS’s squared off for the first time in three seasons. In their last contest, it came down to the wire, with Maranatha prevailing, 10-8. This year’s match was close as well. With the Lady Minutemen ahead, 3-2, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Aug 30 2024

West Covina Claims 10-6 Victory at Cerritos to Secure Win No. 1 of 2024; Adam Elhuessiney Scored Three Goals for Bulldogs

Boys Water Polo: The West Covina boys’ water polo program secured victory No. 1 of the 2024 season. The Bulldogs headed home from Cerritos with a 10-6 victory. WCHS led 5-0 at the half and 10-1 in the second half. Matthew Ugarte had 13 saves in goal for West Covina. Adam Elhuessiney led the way […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Aug 30 2024

Joshua Griffiths Rushes for 200 Yards & Four TD’s in Monrovia’s 59-40 Victory Over Eagle Rock; Wildcats’ Ground Game Totaled 451 Yards & Six Scores

Football: There’s something in the water at Monrovia High School. Whether it’s Noah Rodriguez, Brian Salazar or Jesse Saucedo at quarterback, year after year, the Wildcats continue to put up huge numbers offensively. And Thursday night was no different, as MHS hosted Eagle Rock. Monrovia scored 42 first-half points, and they held on for a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 29 2024

Trailing Late, Tressa Beatty Picks a Pass & Scores a Game-Winning 12-Yard TD Run w/18 Seconds to Play in BHS’ 19-13 Victory Over Yorba Linda

Photo by Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Flag Football: When you hear “Beatty” and “football,” the first thought that comes to mind for area fans is obviously that of former APU and current Bonita football coach, Bo Beatty. In just four games in the inaugural flag football season, however, it’s his 16-year-old daughter that is […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 29 2024

Maliyah Estrada Threw for 350 Yards & Six TD’s in Western Christian’s 40-8 Victory Over Ontario Christian

Flag Football: Western Christian didn’t just beat their visitors from Ontario Christian on Wednesday. The Fighting Lancers trounced the Knights, 40-8, to improve to 11-2. WCHS led 34-0 at the half and OCHS was never able to put up a fight. Maliyah Estrada carved up the Ontario Christian defense. Estrada completed 32-of-40 for 350 yards. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 29 2024

Ayala Finishes Week 3-0 After Wednesday’s 18-0 Victory at Arlington; Sanchez Tossed Three TD Passes for Bulldogs

Pictured L-R: Addison Gonzalez, Chloe Keuilian, Mariah Holguin, Audrey Layaye, & Zeah Gorospe Flag Football: Ayala had a very successful week. The Bulldogs went 3-0, including victories over Westridge (19-6) on Monday, Quartz Hill (20-7) on Tuesday, and they shut out Arlington, 18-0, on Wednesday. All three wins came on the road. On Wednesday, the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Aug 29 2024

Lauren Furnald’s 17 Kills & 18 Digs Leads Etiwanda to a Four-Set Victory at JSerra; Eagles Improve to 8-1 in 2024

Girls Volleyball: Etiwanda continues to impress at the start of the 2024 season. The Eagles are now 8-1 after their four-set victory at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano. EHS won by scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-22 and 25-22. To start the week JSerra was ranked 77th in the state by MaxPreps and Etiwanda is 96th. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 28 2024

Ayala Controls Second Half of Tuesday’s 20-7 Victory at Quartz Hill; Chloe Keuilian Had 114 Yards of Total Offense & One TD

Pictured L-R: Ava Trujillo, Mariah Holguin, Mariah Sanchez, Chloe Keuilian & Zeah Gorospe Flag Football: Ayala trailed 7-0 at Quartz Hill after the first 20 minutes of play. But the Bulldogs defense held the Royals scoreless in the second half to claim a 20-7 victory. AHS quarterback Mariah “MJ” Sanchez went 23 for 26 for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 28 2024

Western Christian Dominated on Both Sides of the Ball in Tuesday’s 25-6 Victory at Chino; Fighting Lancers Improved to 10-2

Flag Football: The Western Christian flag football team continued its hot streak to open the 2024 season. The Fighting Lancers improved to 10-2 after a 25-6 victory at Chino. Western Christian took a 19-0 lead into the break and the outcome was never in doubt. Maliyah Estrada completed 17 of 26 for 184 yards. Estrada […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Aug 28 2024

Northview Improves to 4-3 in 2024 After Four-Set Victory Over Los Altos; Jennylyn Gozun Had Eight Kills for Vikings

Girls Volleyball: After winning the first two matches to start the 2024 season, Northview lost three tournament games in a row. NHS, however, is currently on a two-match win streak. Last Wednesday, they defeated South El Monte in four sets. And on Monday, the Vikings secured a four-game victory over their visitors from Los Altos. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Aug 28 2024

The New-Look Maranatha Girls Tennis Program Opened 2024 Season w/a 14-4 Victory Over Pasadena High School

Team photo courtesy of Amanda Lin Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: It was opening day for the two Pasadena schools, who happen to practice on the same facility at PHS. Both teams are loaded with young inexperienced players that they hope will improve and mature throughout the season. This was a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 28 2024

Freshman Grace Tolan Has Six Tackles in Bonita’s 12-6 Victory at Upland; Tressa Beatty Tossed One TD Pass & Ran for Another

Flag Football: Bonita was held to 34 points under their season average through the first two games. And yet the Bearcats still found a way to win. BHS left Upland with a 12-6 victory on Tuesday afternoon. The defense stood tall for the Bearcats, including the play of freshman Grace Tolan, who was called by […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Aug 28 2024

Bonita Secures First Victory of 2024; Bearcats Claim Four-Set Win Over Don Lugo After 13 Kills by Makayla Benavides

Girls Volleyball: Bonita had to wait a week after a season-opening sweep at the hands of their rival from San Dimas. And the Bearcats rebounded well in a four-set victory over their visitors from Don Lugo. Bonita claimed victory by scores of 25-13, 27-29, 25-18 and 25-10. Makayla Benavides led the way with 13 kills, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Aug 27 2024

Corin Berry Accounts for 379 Yards of Total Offense & Four TD’s in Charter Oak’s 44-6 Season Opening Victory Over Canyon

Football: After a CIF-SS Division 8 title-game appearance in 2023, Dominic Farrar’s boys got back on the horse this past Friday. And the Chargers cruised to a 44-6 victory over their visitors from Canyon in a week-zero contest. Corin Berry is back behind center, and he began his junior campaign in impressive form. Berry completed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Aug 27 2024

Freshman Jesse Saucedo Throws for 320 Yards & Three Scores in Monrovia’s 35-7 Season Opening Victory Over Palmdale

Football: Monrovia opened the 2024 season both impressively and balanced. The Wildcats cruised to a 35-7 victory over their visitors from Palmdale. After a scoreless first quarter, MHS tallied 14 points in the second quarter, and put the game on ice with three TD’s in the third. Monrovia had 523 yards of total offense. Jesse […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Aug 27 2024

Northview-South Hills, Chino Hills at Charter Oak & Orange Lutheran vs RCHS Highlights Week One Schedule

Photo of Chino Hills defense by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Football: Week One Schedule: Thursday: Northview vs South Hills at Covina District Field Ganesha vs Azusa at Citrus College Citrus Valley at Etiwanda Upland at Norco Summit at Chino Eagle Rock at Monrovia Friday: Claremont at Troy Redlands East Valley at Alta Loma Baldwin […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 27 2024

Ashley Sandmark Intercepts Five Passes, Including a 40-Yard Pick-Six in San Dimas’ 21-6 Victory Over Don Lugo

Flag Football: San Dimas secured a 21-6 victory on Monday in the first home game in school history. After being deadlocked 6-6 at the half, the Saints scored 15 second-half points. The star of the game had to be Ashley Sandmark. Sandmark had a ridiculous five interceptions, including a 40-yard pick-six. Audrey Schlim had a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Flag Football/ Aug 27 2024

Franks Tosses Five TD Passes & Travisano Scored Five Times (Three Rushing & Two Receiving) in Glendora’s 62-18 Victory Over Sierra Vista

Photos by Joshua Joyce Flag Football: After starting its inaugural season 3-0, the Glendora flag football program dropped a pair of games to Azusa (27-26) and South Hills (13-6) After six days off, the Tartans took out their frustrations on visiting Sierra Vista. And GHS dropped the hammer on the Dons, 62-18, in Monday’s contest […]

By Brian Baiotto