Baseball/ May 18 2021

David Mysza Shuts Out St. Paul, 5-0, in Monday’s Del Rey League Contest; Lancers’ Freshman Doubles & Scores 3 Runs

Baseball: David Mysza looks like a freshman. And he is a freshman. But if you’ve ever seen him play on a football or baseball field, there is nothing in his game that resembles a ninth grader. On Monday, Mysza threw a seven-hit shutout, as La Salle earned a 5-0 victory at St. Paul. He walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

Jacob Billings Goes Distance & Strikes Out 9 in Rancho Cucamonga’s 7-2 Victory Over Etiwanda

Baseball: Rancho Cucamonga has now won five consecutive Baseline League games after starting 1-4. And with thanks to a 5-0 Chino Hills victory over Damien on Monday, the Cougars find themselves two games back of both the Huskies and Spartans with five games remaining. Jacob Billings put RCHS on his back in the 7-2 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 18 2021

GHS Goes on 19-4 Run in 4th Quarter to Defeat Ayala, 56-48; Austin Clark Scores 20 Points & Grabs 9 Rebounds

Thanks to Carlo Montalbo for the photos Boys Basketball: With three games left on their Palomares League schedule, Glendora hoped to secure the league’s No. 2 seed for the playoffs. Ayala had other things in mind and took a seven-point lead into the fourth quarter on Monday night at GHS. The Tartans, though, outscored the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

Josh VerKuilen Goes 5 Innings & Allows 1 Run; Glendora Earns 6-1 Nonleague Victory at Los Altos

Baseball: Adrian Martinez hit a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning to give Los Altos a 1-0 lead over their visitors from Glendora. But after that, Josh VerKuilen, Donovann Jackson and Michael Moses shut the Conquerors offense down in a 6-1 victory. VerKuilen went five innings to get the win, allowing the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 18 2021

Kevin Baroi Scores 10 Points in West Covina’s 55-41 Valle Vista League Victory Over Diamond Ranch

Boys Basketball: West Covina won its second consecutive and third out of their last four basketball games on Monday. The Bulldogs defeated Diamond Ranch, 55-41, in a Valle Vista League contest. Kevin Baroi led the way with 10 points. Jordan Nacpil added eight points and four rebounds. Michael Reyes chipped in with eight points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 18 2021

Flintridge Prep Improves to 11-0 After Monday’s 47-39 Victory Over La Canada; Ashlyn Zhang Scores 16 Points

Girls Basketball: With just one game to be played, the Flintridge Prep girls basketball program remained undefeated on Monday evening. The Wolves defeated La Canada, 47-39, and improved to 11-0 this spring season. Ashlyn Zhang had 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Sofia Gonzalez added 11 points, 14 rebounds and three assists. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 17 2021

Arcadia’s Casey Spencer Has Quietly Become One of SGV’s Best Pitchers; Apaches’ Senior is 7-0 With a 1.60 ERA

Baseball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Don’t let his baby face fool you. Arcadia senior Casey Spencer pitches like a grown man. With two weeks to go in the regular season, Arcadia is 15-3 overall, and 8-0 in Pacific League games. The Apaches currently hold a one-game lead over second-place Crescenta Valley, and they’ll meet […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ May 17 2021

Brandon Soto & Joshua Dinh Score in Ayala’s 2-1 Victory at Montclair in the Second Round of the D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Josh Thompson Boys Soccer: Ayala seems to be peaking at the perfect time. The Bulldogs won the Palomares League championship, and this past Thursday, they opened the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs with a 5-1 beatdown over Bishop Amat. Ayala headed to No. 3 seeded Montclair on Saturday afternoon. And they got a first-half […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 17 2021

Baseball: Damien-Chino Hills, Monrovia vs La Canada & Los Altos-South Hills Highlight SGV Schedule

This Week in Baseball: Last week, we highlighted three series matchups  (Arcadia-Burbank, Charter Oak vs San Dimas and Los Osos-Damien) that had the potential of going a long way in determining an eventual league champion. Arcadia, San Dimas and Damien inched even closer, thanks to sweeps over Burbank, Charter Oak and Los Osos, respectively. This […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ May 17 2021

Dean Herrington, Who Led Paraclete to 2 CIF Titles & One State Championship, Named St. Francis Football Coach

Thanks to SFHS for sending the following report: Football: Dean Herrington has been named head football coach at St. Francis High School. With over twenty-five years of experience as a Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Herrington brings a wealth of knowledge to his responsibilities at St. Francis. He has been a head coach at two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Athlete of the Week/ May 16 2021

Claremont’s Goldie La Named 210 Prep Sports Girls Athlete of the Week

Pictured L-R: Claremont’s Goldie and Sydney La Girls Athlete of the Week: Claremont senior Goldie La is nearing the end of her remarkable prep career. The CHS No. 1 singles player recently led the program to both a Palomares League team championship and she claimed the individual league title by defeating her sister, Sydney La, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Boys Athlete of the Week/ May 16 2021

Damien’s RJ Smith Named 210 Prep Sports Boys Athlete of the Week

Boys Athlete of the Week: RJ Smith played a sizeable role in Damien’s four victories this past week. Monday: Smith hit seven 3-pointers and scored 29 points in Damien’s 85-66 nonleague victory at Charter Oak. Tuesday: Smith chipped in with 13 points in the Spartans’ 103-50 Baseline League triumph over Upland. Friday: In their second […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 16 2021

Softball Standings: Arcadia, Ayala, Azusa, Glendora, Rio Hondo Prep, San Dimas & Upland in First Place

Softball Standings Through May 15: Baseline League: Upland (16-2 overall, 5-1 in league) Chino Hills (13-5, 5-1) Etiwanda (8-4, 4-2) RCHS (5-6, 2-4) St. Lucy’s (1-8, 1-5) Los Osos (1-6, 1-5) Del Rey League: Bishop Amat (6-4 overall, 4-1 in league) St. Anthony (6-6, 4-1) St. Paul (15-9, 3-2) St. Joseph (5-9) La Salle (0-4, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 16 2021

Baseball Standings: Arcadia, Ayala, Damien, Maranatha, Marshall Fundamental, Monrovia, SDHS & South Hills Remain in First Place

Baseball Standings Through May 15: Baseline League Standings: Damien (14-5 overall, 8-1 in league) Chino Hills (15-5, 7-2) Rancho Cucamonga (16-7, 5-4) Los Osos (10-8, 4-5) Etiwanda (8-12, 2-7) Upland (9-12, 1-8) Del Rey League: Bishop Amat (13-6 overall, 6-0 in league) La Salle (7-6, 4-1) Cathedral (10-9, 3-6) St. Paul (10-13, 2-4) Serra (6-16, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 16 2021

Gabriel Lopez Goes Six Innings, Allows 1 Run & Strikes Out 7 in Arcadia’s 8-1 Victory at El Camino Real

Baseball: Arcadia won its seventh consecutive game on Saturday. The Apaches earned an 8-1 victory at El Camino Real. Gabriel Lopez went six innings and allowed one run on three hits to get the win. Lopez walked one and struck out seven ECR batters. Dominick Rhodes singled and scored the Conquistadors lone run on Saturday. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 16 2021

Davis Cornwell Goes 5 Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 3 in Maranatha’s 8-1 Victory Over Simi Valley

Pictured L-R: Davis Cornwell & Bryan Richman Baseball: Maranatha had one final nonleague contest before closing out the regular season with a pair of two-game series in Olympic League play. And the Minutemen defeated Simi Valley, 8-1, at Brookside Park. Davis Cornwell went five scoreless innings to get the win. Cornwell allowed just two hits, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 16 2021

RJ Smith Scores 24 Points, Including Four 3-Pointers, in Damien’s 72-50 Victory Over San Clemente

Boys Basketball: Damien picked up win No. 25 on Saturday. The Spartans defeated San Clemente, 72-50. RJ Smith led all scorers with 24 points. Spivey Word added 20 points and Jimmy Oladokun contributed 16 points in the win. Smith and Word both hit four 3-point baskets apiece. Jack Carroll led San Clemente with 15 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 15 2021

Ashlyn Zhang Scores 27 Points & Grabs 9 Rebounds in Flintridge Prep’s 67-42 Victory at Providence

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep claimed its 65th consecutive Prep League victory on Friday. The Wolves defeated Providence,  67-42, and improved to 7-0 in league play. Ashlyn Zhang led the way with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Sofia Gonzalez contributed 14 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot. Audrie Sayoc […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 15 2021

Monrovia Inching Closer to Rio Hondo League Title After 2-0 Victory at South Pasadena; Powers & Lorenzini Combine on 3-Hit Shutout

Baseball: Monrovia got yet another stellar effort from its pitching staff in Friday’s 2-0 victory at South Pasadena. Donovan Lorenzini and Chantz Powers combined on a three-hit shutout. Lorenzini went 3 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit, walking one and striking out three Tigers’ batters. And Powers gave the Wildcats 3 1/3 scoreless innings, surrendering […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 15 2021

Marshall Fundamental Secures First Mission Valley League Championship in School History; Eagles Claim 5-2 Victory at SEM

Photos by Stephen Delgado Baseball: Over the past 14 months, the world has endured an historic and deadly pandemic. The Marshall Fundamental baseball program, however, wanted to make some history of their own. And it’s the kind that everyone can get behind and embrace. The Eagles clinched the first Mission Valley League championship in school […]

By Brian Baiotto