Baseball/ May 02 2021

League Records Through 5/1; Ayala, Charter Oak, Damien, Maranatha, Marshall Fundamental, Monrovia, San Dimas & West Covina Unbeaten in League

Baseball Standings Through May 1: Editors Note: League records weigh heavier than overall records, because it’s a team’s league record that determines if they make the playoffs: Baseline League: Chino Hills (11-3 overall, 3-0 in league) Damien (9-4, 3-0) Los Osos (8-4, 2-1) Rancho Cucamonga (12-5, 1-2) Upland (8-7, 0-3) Etiwanda (6-8, 0-3) Del Rey […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 02 2021

Donovan Gonsal Goes 3-for-5 & Drives in 5 Runs; Maranatha Picks Up 12-3 Victory at Mayfair

Baseball: After rallying for three runs in the bottom of the seventh on Friday to defeat Whittier Christian, Maranatha wasn’t going to waste any time on Saturday. The Minutemen got four runs in the first inning and cruised to a 12-3 victory at Mayfair High School in Lakewood. Daniel Ruiz got the win after going […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 02 2021

RHP Holds on for 8-7 Victory at Poly; Panthers Score Three in Seventh, But Drop First Prep League Game of 2021

Pictured L-R: Ryan Olivas & Bennett Underwood Baseball: Bennett Underwood gave Rio Hondo Prep six solid innings and left with an 8-4 lead in Saturday’s Prep League showdown at undefeated (in league) Pasadena Poly. The Panthers would get three in the bottom of the seventh and had the tying run on first base with two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 02 2021

Jaden Guzman’s RBI Single in Top of 8 Leads La Salle to a 3-2 Victory at Cathedral; Lancers Wins First Del Rey League Series of 2021

Baseball: There are so many reasons La Salle High School and head coach Mike Solar should be proud of their baseball program. The Lancers still haven’t had one practice on their own field or a single home game, before the season began, they lost a few solid contributors to transfer and have persevered through a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 02 2021

Isaiah Alvarez Strikes Out 7 in Charter Oak’s 12-0 Victory Over Southwestern Academy on Saturday

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Charter Oak finished off an encouraging week on Saturday with a 12-0 victory over Southwestern Academy in five innings. Isaiah Alvarez went four innings, allowing just one hit, walked one and struck out seven batters to earn the win. Jacob Gonzalez went the fifth inning and struck out two of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Alex Chew Doubles Twice & Drives in 5 Runs in Marshall Fundamental’s 7-3 MVL Victory at Mountain View

Baseball: Marshall Fundamental remained unbeaten in Mission Valley League play after defeating Mountain View, 7-3, on Friday afternoon. Marco Augilar was saddled with the loss. Augilar allowed seven runs on nine hits over his complete-game effort. He walked two and fanned a pair of Eagles batters. Alex Chew went 3-for-4, with two doubles, five RBIs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 01 2021

Nigel McKay Scores 24 Points in Pasadena’s 65-63 Pacific League Opening Victory Over Arcadia

Boys Basketball: Nigel McKay paced the PHS offense with 26 points in Friday’s 65-63 victory at Arcadia. Zavior Smith added eight points and Chance Chisley had seven. Teddy Reyes chipped in with three points and Jaden Mathis had two. Up next: PHS will travel to Burroughs on Tuesday with a 6:30 tip time. Arcadia will […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 01 2021

Olivia Hodges Scores 24 Points in Pasadena’s 76-26 Pacific League Opening Victory at Arcadia

Girls Basketball: Pasadena won its first game of the 2021 season on Friday and they didn’t wait long to jump on their hosts from Arcadia. The Bulldogs took a 25-6 lead after the first eight minutes and never looked back. PHS claimed a 76-26 Pacific League opening road victory over the Apaches. Olivia Hodges led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Mistone Goes Six Scoreless, Strikes Out 11 & Collects Three Hits & Drives in Three Runs in Bonita’s 12-0 Victory at Claremont

Baseball: Bonita answered Wednesday’s frustrating loss to Claremont on Friday. Two days ago, Edrian Rangel struck out 12 but only got one run of support. That wouldn’t be the case on Friday. Bonita out-hit Claremont, 12-6, and Luke Mistone did the rest in a 12-0 victory. Mistone went six scoreless innings for the win, scattering […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Ayala Gets 2-Game Sweep of Alta Loma; Bulldogs Extend Win Streak to 9 Games After 15-7 Victory

Photos by Mrs. Masucci Baseball: Ayala continued its hot streak Friday, defeating Alta Loma, 15-7, to sweep the two-game Palomares League series with the Braves. Andreas Pasillas went the first five innings, allowing two runs on five hits to get the win. He walked two and struck out four Alta Loma batters. Ian Wolski doubled […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Glendora Roughs Up Colony, 10-2, on Friday; Tartans Sweep Titans in Two-Game Series

Photos by Kim Urban Collett Baseball: Glendora picked up the two-game sweep of Colony on Friday. The Tartans defeated the visiting Titans, 10-2. Johnnie Valdez continues to greatly impact his new team after sitting out 30 days. Valdez got the win, going four innings and allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits to earn […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Jack Esguerra Goes 4-for-4, With Three Runs Scored & Five RBIs; Arcadia Throttles Hoover, 19-2, on Friday

Baseball: Arcadia’s bats came to life in Friday’s 19-2 victory over Hoover. The Apaches out-hit the Tornados, 12-1, in a five-inning game. Daniel Chavez went two scoreless and hitless innings on the mound for the Apaches. Chavez walked one and struck out four. Gabriel Lopez closed the door, going the final three innings and allowing […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Los Osos Pounds Out a 16-7 Baseline League Victory Over Rancho Cucamonga

Baseball: Los Osos won its three-game series with Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. The Cougars took game one on Monday (5-2), but the Grizzlies earned a 4-1 victory on Wednesday and defeated RCHS, 16-7, on Friday. Devean Alvarez doubled, scored twice and drove in two runs. Drake Job walked, singled twice, drove in a pair of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Damien Completes Three-Game Baseline League Sweep; Spartans Edge Etiwanda, 9-7, on Friday

Baseball: To say Damien wore out Etiwanda’s pitching staff this week would be an understatement. The Spartans closed out a three-game Baseline League sweep of the Eagles on Friday with a 9-7 victory. Over the past five days, Damien outscored Etiwanda, 35-15, and out-hit the Eagles, 37-21. Alec Beck was credited with the win after […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Ceballos Holds Covina Bats to 1 Run on 4 Hits & Strikes Out 8; Charter Oak Defeats Covina, 12-1, on Friday

Photos by Gwen Pointer L-R: Gabriel Rico, Chris Ceballos & Evan Avitia: Baseball: Charter Oak picked up a two-game Valle Vista League sweep after Friday’s 13-1 victory at Covina. Chris Ceballos went the distance, allowing just one run on four hits. He didn’t walk anyone and fanned eight Colts’ batters. Ryan Perez tripled and scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Jesse Chavez Goes 4-4, Including Double & Triple; West Covina Gets 2-Game Sweep of Diamond Ranch After 12-6 Victory

Baseball: West Covina picked up the two-game, Valle Vista League sweep of Diamond Ranch on Friday. The Bulldogs pounded out 12 hits in a 12-6 victory. Erick Rodriguez got the loss after allowing 12 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits over his five innings of work. He walked three and struck out two WCHS batters. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 01 2021

RJ Smith Scores 22 Points in Damien’s 65-32 Victory at Chino Hills; Spartans Improve to 3-1 in Baseline League Play

Boys Basketball: Chino Hills looked like they were going to hang with their visitors from Damien on Friday night. The Huskies and Spartans were tied at 15-15 after the first eight minutes. But Damien would go on to outscore Chino Hills, 50-17, the rest of the way, and claimed a 65-32 Baseline League road victory. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 01 2021

Allen Moser Goes Off For 29 Points & 7 Assists in St. Paul’s 76-55 Victory at La Salle

Boys Basketball: St. Paul got out to an early lead and never slowed down on Friday night. The Swordsmen, in a battle for the early top spot in the Camino Real League, defeated La Salle, 76-55, in Pasadena. Allen Moser led the way with 29 points, seven assists and three steals. Danny Patton contributed 20 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 01 2021

Loyola Gets Eight Runs Late & Defeats St. Francis, 9-1, in Friday’s Mission League Showdown

A big thanks to Ryan Tomey for the pictures in this story & the photo gallery (link) at the bottom. Baseball: For most of Friday night’s finale of a three-game series, Loyola’s Sammy Morales and St. Francis’ Kai Purdy-Burton were locked in a pitchers duel. The Cubs and Golden Knights were tied at 1-1 until […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 01 2021

Barnett (6) & Tilton (4) Combine for Ten 3-Point Baskets; Glendora Claims 83-61 Victory Over Claremont

Thanks to Carlo Montalbo for the photos Girls Basketball: When the Claremont girls basketball teams falls asleep Friday night, don’t be too surprised if they have a nightmare of Glendora hitting 3-pointer and 3-pointer. The Tartans connected on 16 3-point buckets Friday night and defeated the Wolfpack, 83-61, in a Palomares League game. Emma Barnett […]

By Brian Baiotto