Baseball/ Apr 24 2021

Jacob Badawi Doubles, Triples & Homers in Ayala’s 6-3 Palomares League Victory Over Second-Place Bonita

Baseball: It seems like everything is going right for the Ayala baseball program. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 in the most recent CIF-SS Division 1 poll and after Friday’s 6-3 victory over Bonita, Ayala finds itself on a seven-game win streak, and that includes a 5-0 mark in Palomares League play. It also seems […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 24 2021

GHS Scores 8 Runs in Top of Ninth to Defeat Alta Loma, 9-1; Johnnie Valdez Strikes Out 10 in Tartans’ Debut

Baseball: Glendora needed to snap its four-game skid in the worst way on Friday. Three of the four losses came in Palomares League games and they found themselves ahead of just last-place Colony in the league standings. It took two extra innings, but GHS defeated Alta Loma, 9-1, after scoring eight runs in the top […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 24 2021

Monrovia’s Chantz Powers & Steven Escarcega Shut Out Temple City, 2-0, in Friday’s Rio Hondo League Contest

Pictured L-R: Steven Escarcega, Nathan Thompson, Chantz Powers, Jack Zinn & Matthew Delgado Baseball: Monrovia won its sixth consecutive game on Friday afternoon. The Wildcats got five scoreless innings from Chantz Powers and went on to defeat Temple City, 2-0, in a Rio Hondo League showdown. Powers allowed three hits, didn’t walk a batter and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Apr 24 2021

Austin Clark’s 21 Points, Including 15 Free-Throws, Leads GHS to 63-57 Palomares League Victory at Bonita

Thanks to Carlo Montalbo for the photos: Basketball: Glendora didn’t start Friday’s Palomares League opener at Bonita too strong. But they sure finished it that way. GHS went on a 20-12 run and escaped with a 63-57 victory over a tough and well-coached Bonita program. Austin Clark led the way with 21 points, five steals […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Apr 24 2021

Malik Thomas Scores 17 Points in Damien’s 75-39 Baseline League Victory at Upland

Boys Basketball: Damien bounced back quickly from its first loss in 2021. Three days after a four-point setback to Etiwanda, the Spartans got out early and cruised by Upland, 75-39, in a Baseline League road game. The Spartans outscored the Highlanders, 65-21, in the second and third quarters combined. Malik Thomas led Damien with 17 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 24 2021

Daniel Ruiz Throws No-Hitter; Maranatha Defeats Heritage Christian, 4-1, in Olympic League Showdown

Pictured L-R: Cam Andrews, Daniel Ruiz, Mikey Ebner & Dylan Zdunek Baseball: Daniel Ruiz extended Maranatha’s seven-game win streak on Friday night and did so with a little panache. Ruiz threw a no-hitter and the Minutemen defeated Heritage Christian, 4-1, in Olympic League play. Ruiz surrendered an unearned run, walked four and struck out four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 24 2021

Evan Buhac Throws 2-Hit Shutout in West Covina’s 2-0 Victory Over South Hills on Friday Afternoon

Baseball: The reason baseball is such a great game is because on any given day, the little guy can beat a perennial power. And such was the case for West Covina and its starting pitcher, Evan Buhac. Buhac threw a two-hit shutout and the Bulldogs defeated South Hills, 2-0, on Friday afternoon. South Hills got […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 23 2021

Alex Chew Gets Win on Mound & Homers in Marshall Fundamental’s 9-2 Victory at Bosco Tech

Pictured L-R: Alex and Nick Chew Baseball: Alex Chew had a memorable Thursday for the Marshall Fundamental baseball program. Chew went the first three innings and allowed just one run on one hit to earn the win. He also homered, scored three runs and drove in a pair in the Eagles’ 9-2 victory at Bosco […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 23 2021

Luke Bauer Goes Five Scoreless & Strikes Out Nine in Northview’s 9-4 Victory at Colony

Baseball: Northview is getting a couple tune-up games before starting Valle Vista League play next Wednesday with San Dimas. On Thursday, the Vikings defeated Colony, 9-4, in Ontario. Luke Bauer went five scoreless innings and allowed just one hit. Bauer walked two and struck out nine Colony batters. After the Titans got three runs (two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Apr 23 2021

Marshall Fundamental Defeats Rosemead, 3-1, in Thursday’s Mission Valley League Game

Thanks to Marshall Fundamental soccer for sending in this game report: Boys Soccer: The resilient Marshall Fundamental Eagles soccer team notched another win Thursday against visiting Rosemead. A reinforcement of their continued efforts learning the game helped provide a 3-1 win against their latest Mission Valley League rival. The first half was a tale of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Apr 22 2021

Sofia Gonzalez Paces Flintridge Prep in Wednesday’s 58-48 Victory Over Burbank; Wolves Senior Scores 24 Points

Girls Basketball: If the first two games are any indication, Flintridge Prep guard Sofia Gonzalez is going to have a monster senior season. On Tuesday, Gonzalez had 22 points and 16 rebounds in a four-point victory over South Pasadena. One night later, she scores 24 points, has five rebounds and six assists in a 58-48 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

Alta Loma Scores Late to Edge Bonita, 6-5, in Wednesday’s Palomares League Game

Baseball: Alta Loma handed Bonita its first Palomares League setback. The Braves got one run in the top of the sixth inning and two more in the seventh to defeat the Bearcats, 6-5, on Wednesday. Dominic Gravina went the final 1 1/3 innings for Alta Loma and got the win. Devon Diaz singled, doubled, scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

Claremont Scores 4 Runs in Final Three Innings & Defeats Glendora, 5-2, in Wednesday’s Palomares League Contest

Baseball: Glendora lost its fourth consecutive game Wednesday. The last three have been Palomares League setbacks. Claremont rallied in the last three innings to defeat the Tartans, 5-2. Jeff Isenhart was saddled with the loss. Isenhart allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits. He walked one and struck out three. Adam Aguirre singled twice, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

Thomas Cerecedes Shuts Down Colony Bats & Mateo Matthews Hit 3-Run Shot in Ayala’s 8-0 Victory

Baseball: The No. 1 ranked team in the latest CIF-SS Division 1 poll traveled to play a program with just one win in 2021. It seemed like a mismatch. And it was. Ayala got six scoreless innings from starter Thomas Cerecedes and cruised to an 8-0 victory at Colony to stay atop the Palomares League […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Apr 22 2021

Glendora Holds Off Late Alta Loma Surge in Wednesday’s 7-6 Victory

Softball: Glendora got four runs in the first inning and narrowly held on, 7-6, at winless Alta Loma. Samantha Meyndert went six innings for the Braves and allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits. She didn’t walk a batter and struck out five. GHS got four more off of Emily Boen on four hits […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Apr 22 2021

La Salle Gets 12 Points Apiece From Uriah Foster & Naeem Lewis; Lancers Defeat Salesian, 40-35, on Wednesday

Boys Basketball: After opening the season with a loss, La Salle has now won three games in a row. The Lancers traveled to LA and edged Salesian, 40-35, on Wednesday. Uriah Foster had 12 points and eight rebounds. Naeem Lewis contributed 12 points as well. Gabriel Guerrero finished with six points and Myles Blackman added […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

Evan Nahra Hits Grand Slam, Drives in 5 Runs; La Salle Cruises to 14-1 Victory at Cantwell Sacred Heart

Baseball: La Salle jumped on Cantwell Sacred Heart early and cruised to a 14-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon. The Lancers got five in the first, a single run in the second and six more in the third to take a 12-0 lead. Evan Nahra singled, hit a grand slam home run, scored three runs and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Apr 22 2021

Audrey Chen’s 21 Points Leads La Salle to 60-31 Victory Over St. Genevieve in Camino Real League Opener

Girls Basketball: La Salle opened Camino Real League play with a bang. And in her first high school league game, Lancers’ freshman, Audrey Chen led all scorers with 21 points. La Salle would cruise to a 60-31 victory over St. Genevieve. Audrey’s sister, Ellie Chen, had 16 points in the win. The Valiants were led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

West Covina Entering League Play With Some Momentum; Bulldogs Defeat Pomona, 10-6, on Wednesday

Baseball: After an o-5 start to the 2021 baseball season, West Covina has won four of its last seven games. And that includes Wednesday’s 10-6 victory at Pomona. Edwin Segovia went four innings to pick up the win for the Bulldogs. He allowed three runs on one hit and walked seven. Kevin Jimenez closed out […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 22 2021

Gabe Mabee Goes Six Scoreless Innings to Lead Marshall Fundamental to 5-0 MVL Victory Over South El Monte

Thanks to Stephen Delgado for the photos: Baseball: Make it six wins in a row. Gabe Mabee went six scoreless innings on the mound to extend the Marshall Fundamental win streak to six games. Mabee scattered three hits, walked two and struck out seven in a 5-0 victory over South El Monte in Mission Valley […]

By Brian Baiotto