Baseball/ Jun 27 2024

Orange County Juice & California Outlaws Split Wednesday’s Doubleheader at Biola in Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Action

Baseball: The California Outlaws and Orange County Juice split a doubleheader in Wednesday’s Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League. The Juice claimed a 5-2 victory in game one, and the Outlaws salvaged the doubleheader, 6-1, in game two. Game One Notes: Ray Hernandez of Utah Valley went four scoreless innings to earn the win. Hernandez allowed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 25 2024

Arroyo Seco Sentinels Pound Out 12-8 Victory Over Ventura County Bucs; Richman, Pyle, Beltre & Phillips Drove in Two Runs Apiece

Baseball: In a battle of arguably the two best teams in the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League, the Arroyo Seco Sentinels won a 12-8 slugfest over the Ventura County Bucs. The game featured a combined 20 runs, 24 hits, 10 extra-base hits, 10 pitchers and four errors. The Sentinels out-hit the Bucs, 15-9, on Sunday […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 25 2024

Former Northview Shortstop Dean Curley & Tennessee Win First College World Series in School History; Vols Freshman Went 6-for-12 in Championship Series

College Baseball: For the second time in two years, a San Gabriel Valley shortstop has won an NCAA World Series championship. Perhaps equally as important, both were part of their programs’ first title in school history. In 2022, Glendora shortstop Jacob Gonzalez helped Ole Miss claim a two-game sweep over Oklahoma. Gonzalez went on to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 21 2024

Teige Barrett Goes 3-for-4 & Scores Twice in California Outlaws 10-6 Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Victory Over Arroyo Seco Sentinels

Baseball: The California Outlaws survived a slugfest, 10-6, over the Arroyo Seco Sentinels in Thursday night’s Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League game at Brookside Park. The Outlaws barely out-hit the Sentinels (13-11), but they took advantage of five errors that cost Arroyo Seco six runs. Joe Bacon went two innings, and he allowed four runs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 21 2024

Orange County Juice Defeat Ventura County Bucs, 7-4, to Secure First Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Victory

Baseball: The Orange County Juice pulled off a twofer on Thursday. Not only did they secure their first win in the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League, the Juice also handed the Ventura County Bucs their first loss. OCJ scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 6-1 league, and they […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jun 20 2024

Shackleford, Vogel & Barragan Combine for 10 RBIs in San Gabriel Monarchs’ 13-5 Victory Over Orange County Juice

Baseball: The San Gabriel Valley Monarchs pounded out 13 hits in a 13-5 victory over the Orange County Juice on Wednesday. Gage Wiese went four scoreless innings for the Monarchs, and he allowed two hits. Wiese walked one and fanned one OC batter. The Juice scored four runs in the fifth inning to tie the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 20 2024

Teige Barrett Hits 2-Run HR & Drives in Four Runs in the California Outlaws 8-3 Victory Over Arroyo Seco Royals on Wednesday

Baseball: The California Outlaws opened their second week in the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League with an 8-3 victory over the Arroyo Seco Royals. With the game tied at 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning, the Outlaws scored three times, and they would get two more in the sixth to pull away from […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Jun 19 2024

Charter Oak Unified School District Provides New Home for Covina Vikings Youth Football & Cheer After 23-Year Relationship w/CVUSD Ends Abruptly

Editor’s Note: An email was sent to Covina Valley Unified School District’s Chief Business Officer, Manuel Correa, to refute any of the allegations in this story, but 48 hours later, there was no response on their end. At the very bottom of this story is a statement by the Covina Vikings regarding the COUSD providing […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Jun 19 2024

Ventura County Pirates Claimed a 7-6 Victory Over Arroyo Seco Sentinels in Tuesday’s Nonleague Contest

Baseball: The Ventura County Pirates edged the Arroyo Seco Sentinels, 7-6, in a nonleague summer league game. VCP led 6-2 in the bottom of the second inning before the Sentinels scored four times in the top of the fifth. The Pirates scored once in the bottom of the fifth with what turned out to be […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 18 2024

Ventura County Bucs Improve to 3-0 After Sunday’s 4-3 Victory Over California Outlaws in Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League

Baseball: The Ventura County Bucs stayed unbeaten in the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League with Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the California Outlaws at LA Valley College. The Bucs (3-0) got two runs in the bottom of the second and two more in the sixth. Connor Luetto got the loss after allowing two runs on a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 17 2024

Devon Eskridge & Cider Canon Combine for Seven RBIs; Arroyo Seco Sentinels Pound SGV Monarchs, 12-4, on Sunday

Baseball: The Arroyo Seco Sentinels finished out week one of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League 3-0. And that was thanks to Sunday’s 12-4 beatdown over the San Gabriel Valley Monarchs at Brookside Park in Pasadena. Jacob Fox was charged with the loss after allowing two runs on two hits over two innings. Fox walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 16 2024

Arroyo Seco’s Late Rally Ends in a 5-4 Walk-Off Victory Over California Outlaws; Elsee & Goldman Shine on Mound for Royals

Baseball: After a couple of setbacks to open the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League, the Arroyo Seco Royals secured their first win in dramatic fashion. Trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning at Brookside Park in Pasadena, the Royals got one run in the eighth, and three more in the ninth to secure […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 16 2024

Werdesheim’s RBI Single & Nahra’s Sac Fly Leads Arroyo Seco Sentinels to a Walk-Off 7-6 Victory Over Orange County Juice

Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League: The Arroyo Seco Sentinels scored twice in the bottom of the ninth inning to edge the OC Juice, 7-6, in Saturday’s contest at Brookside Park. Kevin Jimenez was charged with five runs on six hits over four innings. Jimenez issued two walks and fanned one. Noah Wong got the loss […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jun 15 2024

Former Muir Star, Hunter Woods, Hurdled Life’s Challenges, & Finished Academic Career w/a Master’s Degree & a 3.92 GPA From Portland State

Men’s Basketball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor: Hunter Woods’ life story will resonate with people of all backgrounds. The soon-to-be 24-year-old is the ultimate success story. Woods was raised in Pasadena by an amazing single mom named Kimberly Green. He also received unconditional love and 24/7/365 support from Joyce Green (grandma), Bev Reed (aunt), Michael […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 15 2024

San Dimas Senior Kody King Named Valle Vista League MVP; Saints Went 25-5 in 2024, Including 10-0 in League

Baseball: All Valle-Vista League: Kody King’s Stats: Pitching: 5-1, 3.04 ERA, 15 walks & 43 strikeouts in 46 IP. Batting: .345, 29 hits, 20 runs, 31 RBIs, one double, three triples & three home runs. 2024 Valle Vista League Standings: San Dimas (25-5, 10-0) Charter Oak (9-15-1, 7-3) West Covina (15-8-1, 5-5) Covina (12-14-1, 4-6) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 14 2024

Arroyo Seco Sentinels Jumped on OC Juice Early & Cruised to a 9-3 Victory in Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Opener

Baseball: The Arroyo Seco Sentinels opened up Baseball Census Collegiate Summer Baseball League play with a convincing 9-3 victory over the Orange County Juice at the Glendale Sports Complex. Arroyo Seco out-hit OCJ, 9-3, and they survived five errors. Ryan Graves got the win after going three innings and allowing one run on three hits. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 14 2024

Ventura County Bucs Open Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League w/a 16-1 Victory Over Arroyo Seco Royals

Baseball: The Ventura Bucs opened the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League with a dominating 16-1 victory over the Arroyo Seco Royals at Ben Hines Field in La Verne. The Bucs out-hit the Royals, 17-7, and they didn’t commit an error. Cadan Montes went three scoreless innings for the Royals, and he allowed just one hit. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 13 2024

California Outlaws Rally for an 8-7 Victory Over Arroyo Seco Royals in First Game of Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League

Baseball: The California Outlaws rallied late to edge the Arroyo Seco Royals, 8-7, in the first game of the inaugural season of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League. Trailing 6-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Outlaws scored five times and they held on for the one-run victory. The Royals had a 7-5 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 11 2024

Elias Chavez Won 109 Games & Positively Impacted the Lives & Careers of Many in His Eight Successful Years at Charter Oak

Thanks to Gwen Pointer for these photos Baseball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor After a successful and productive eight-year run, Charter Oak High School abruptly parted ways with baseball coach, Elias Chavez. The news both surprised and disappointed many, including his current and former players, area coaches, and those of us in the media. Chavez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 11 2024

CIF-SS Division 3 Player of the Year, Alyssa Galindo, Also Named Baseline League MVP After Monster Junior Season in Circle & at Plate

Softball: ALL-BASELINE LEAGUE: Alyssa Galindo’s 2023 Stats: Pitching: 7-2, 0.96 ERA, 15 walks & 92 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings. Batting: .517, 46 hits, 23 runs, 34 RBIs, six doubles, one triple & 11 HR’s. 2024 Baseline League Final Standings: Etiwanda (31-5, 8-2) Upland (17-8, 8-2) Chino Hills (17-12, 8-2) RCHS (13-14, 4-6) Los Osos […]

By Brian Baiotto