Football/ Nov 11 2023

Every CIF-SS Division 1-14 Quarterfinal Score; COHS, Muir, RHP & WCHS One Win Away From Title-Game Appearance

Photo by Susan Coulter Football: All CIF-SS Quarterfinal Round Scores: Division 1: St. John Bosco 35, San Clemente 10 Centennial Corona 63, Orange Lutheran 39 Sierra Canyon 37, Santa Margarita 20 Mater Dei 38, JSerra 0 Division 2: Murrieta Valley 53, Rancho Cucamonga 52 (2OT) Mission Viejo 39, Oaks Christian 14 Serra 38, Los Alamitos […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Nov 11 2023

South Hills’ Vazquez, Moreno, Gomez, Wei, Malana, Saillant, Lemus, Economides & Sigala Sign Letters of Intent on Wednesday

South Hills Signees: Congratulations to all nine of the South Hills student-athletes for committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday. Baseball: Paul Vazquez, Oregon State Matt Moreno, Loyola Marymount Christian Gomez, Cal Poly Pomona Volleyball: Natalie Wei, UC Riverside Girls Soccer: Emma Malana, Vanguard Destiny Saillant, University of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 11 2023

From 2-8 to the CIF D-8 Semifinal; Charter Oak Holds Covina’s Offense to 35 Points Under its Scoring Average in 23-7 Victory

Photos by Gwen Pointer Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Who could have believed a program that entered the CIF-SS playoffs at 2-8 would find itself in the Division 8 semifinals? Apparently, the Charter Oak football team. That’s who. The Chargers secured a convincing 23-7 victory over their visitors from Covina High School. The COHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 11 2023

Rio Hondo Prep Secures Spot in CIF D-9 Semifinal After Friday’s 22-13 Victory at Orange; Kares Avenge 2017 Postseason Loss at OHS

Photos by Susan Coulter & Clarissa Johnson, & game info from Harry Joe Football: With Friday’s 22-13 victory at Orange High School in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 9 playoffs, Rio Hondo Prep now leads the entire San Gabriel Valley with 11 wins in 2023. The Panthers got out to a 7-0 lead […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 11 2023

Charter Oak, Muir, Rio Hondo Prep & West Covina Earn CIF-SS Semifinal Round Spots; RCHS Falls, 53-52, in Double OT

Football: CIF-SS Quarterfinal Round Scores: Division 2: Murrieta Valley 53, Rancho Cucamonga 52 (2OT) Division 5: Thousand Oaks 19, Bonita 13 Division 7: Mayfair 45, Chino 21 Muir 14, Agoura 7 Division 8: Charter Oak 23, Covina 7 Division 9: Kaiser 50, Los Osos 49 Rio Hondo Prep 22, Orange 13 Division 10: West Covina […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Nov 10 2023

Arcadia Baseball Players Fernando Palencia & Gabe Lopez Commit to U of San Diego & Cal State Dominguez Hills, Respectively

Pictured L-R: Gabe Lopez & Fernando Palencia  Baseball: Signing Day: Arcadia saw two key contributors to its Pacific League championship run sign on the dotted line to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. Fernando Palencia is headed to the University of San Diego, and Gabe Lopez will pitch for Cal State Dominguez Hills. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Nov 10 2023

Covina Senior, Maya Venegas, Commits to the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Softball Program

College Signing: Covina senior Maya Venegas committed to continue her softball career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In 2023, Venegas batted .521 with 50 hits, 24 runs and 30 RBIs. She totaled 11 doubles, three triples and five home runs.

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Nov 09 2023

Ayala’s Yarc, McBride, Malavenda, Lee, Genie, Contreras & Alano Sign Their Scholarships

Fall 2023 Scholarship Signing Day November 8, 2023: Congratulations to each of the Ayala High School student-athletes who committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Matthew Yarc: Baseball, New Mexico State University Kayla McBride: Track & Field, UCLA Preslee Malavenda: Women’s Soccer, University of Montevallo Learden Lee: Women’s Volleyball, Cal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 08 2023

Covina Travels to Charter Oak in Quarterfinal Round of CIF D-8 Playoffs; Chargers Hope to Pressure Colts QB, Jake Duronslet

Photos by Josh Thompson & Beth Oualline Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor If Friday’s CIF-SS Division 8 quarterfinal round game between Covina and their hosts from Charter Oak was played on paper, the Colts would have a decided edge. And one might think they’d cruise to victory. At first glance, CHS has nine wins […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Quarterfinal Round Schedule & Calpreps Predictions; Covina, Muir, RCHS & West Covina are Projected to Win on Friday

Football: Editor’s Note: Again, these are not the predictions of 210 Prep Sports. They come from Calpreps, whose state rankings factor in the forming of the playoff pairings. CIF-SS Quarterfinal Round Schedule & Calpreps Predictions: Division 2: Murrieta Valley (8-3) at Rancho Cucamonga (10-1) Calpreps: RCHS 35, MV 27 Division 5: Bonita (9-2) at Thousand […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Kalib Pacheco Throws for 445 Yards & 6 TD’s in Don Lugo’s 45-31 Victory at Santa Paula in CIF D-12 Opener

Football: Yup. The same Don Lugo football program that started the season at 1-6 and went on to claim a San Antonio League title, has earned its spot in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 12 playoffs. And if you know one thing about the Conquistadores, it’s the reliance they have on junior quarterback, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Chino Continues Perfect Season w/a 42-22 Victory Over LB Jordan in CIF D-7 Opener; Cowboys Rushed for 304 Yards & 4 TD’s

Photos by Josh Thompson Football: While everyone talks about Rancho Cucamonga and Damien and other area powers, and rightfully so, there is this school in Chino that has quietly gone 11-0 thus far in 2023. And on Friday night, the Cowboys scored 21 fourth-quarter points, and dispatched of visiting Long Beach Jordan, 42-22, in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Maranatha Falls, 25-7, at Cantwell Sacred Heart in D-11 Playoffs, But Not Before Winning 9 Games & a Second Cottonwood League Title

Football: Jumping from CIF-SS Division 13 to D-11 in one year is a big step. It’s also going to be difficult without your starting left tackle and left guard, and losing both running backs in the second quarter doesn’t help. But Maranatha battled their butts off in a 25-7 loss at Cantwell Sacred Heart. Luke […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Jake Duronslet Throws 3 TD Passes in Covina’s 34-27 Victory at Summit in First Round of the CIF-SS Division 8 Playoffs

Football: Covina was supposed to make the 30-mile drive east to Fontana on Friday evening and have their season ended by Summit in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs. Actually, the Skyhawks were going to send the Colts off with a 10-point setback, according to Calpreps, the website that sets the rankings, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 06 2023

Troy Claims 41-28 Victory Over Monrovia in First Round of CIF-SS D-9 Playoffs; Wildcats Scored 21 Points in Fourth Quarter

Photos and story are courtesy of former Long Beach Press-Telegram Sports Editor, Jim McCormack Football: When you’re in the CIF-SS Division 9 football playoffs, it’s probably not a good idea to spot your opponent a 27-point fourth-quarter lead. That’s where Monrovia found itself Friday night against Troy at Fullerton High School. The Wildcats did their […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 05 2023

Every CIF-SS D1-14 First Round Playoff Score & Friday’s Quarterfinal Schedule; Covina & Charter Oak Meet in D-8 Showdown

Football: First Round Scores & This Week’s Quarterfinal Schedule Division 1: did not play on Friday. Division 1 Schedule: San Clemente at St. John Bosco Orange Lutheran at Centennial Corona Santa Margarita at Sierra Canyon JSerra at Mater Dei Division 2 Scores: RCHS 35, Edison 14 Murrieta Valley 43, Damien 40 Oaks Christan 41, Chaparral […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 05 2023

Koy Riggin Tosses 3 TD Passes in Citrus’ 38-22 National Central Conference Victory at OCC; Owls Improve to 6-3

Pictured L-R: Koy Riggin & Chandler Carthan College Football: Saturday’s game stats were much closer than the final score. The Owls traveled to Costa Mesa and defeated winless Orange Coast College, 38-22, in a National Central Conference contest. But check out these stats: First Downs: Citrus 18, OCC 18 Total Offense: Citrus 320, OCC 294 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 05 2023

Flores Throws 4 TD Passes & Floyd Rushes for 176 Yards & 2 Scores in Mt. SAC’s 70-14 Beatdown of Long Beach City College

Pictured L-R: Mt. SAC quarterback & running back, Alex Flores & Nick Floyd College Football: Mt. SAC did its part in setting up next Saturday’s winner-take-all scenario at Golden West for the outright National Central Conference title. The Mounties throttled their hosts from Long Beach City College, 70-14, and improved to 9-0 in 2023. In […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 05 2023

PCC Secures American Pacific Conference Title w/a 37-0 Victory Over Glendale; Graham & Glover Scored 2 TD’s Apiece

Pictured L-R: PCC’s Kekahi Graham & Isaac Glover College Football: Pasadena City College crushed visiting Glendale, 37-0, in a game that decided the American Pacific Conference championship. PCC scored 20 second-quarter points, led 23-0 at the half, and GCC never mounted a threat to the 8-1 Lancers. Kekahi Graham completed 22-of-30 for 225 yards and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 05 2023

Chaffey Earns American Metro Conference Title w/a 34-24 Victory Over Santa Ana; Dortch Throws 3 TD’s & Runs for Another

Photos by Josh Thompson College Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Chaffey College freshman quarterback Dereun Dortch was in tears near the west end zone after Saturday night’s American Metro Conference showdown with Santa Ana. The winner would claim the conference championship, so one might wonder if Santa Ana handed Chaffey it’s first loss of […]

By Brian Baiotto