Basketball/ Dec 07 2024

Ahern Brothers Combine for Eight 3’s & 48 Points in Capistrano Valley Christian’s 76-62 Victory Over SDHS at Gary Prestesater Tournament

Boys Basketball: Many local basketball fans were hoping to see a Glendora-San Dimas final at the Gary Prestesater Tournament. The Tartans cruised to a 71-54 victory over San Marino in the first semifinal at San Dimas High School. Capistrano Valley Christian, however, had no interest in cooperating, and they secured a 76-62 triumph over the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Dec 06 2024

Poggi & Martin Combined for 29 Points in Los Osos’ 60-44 Victory Over Eagle Rock; Grizzlies Improved to 8-3

Boys Basketball: Los Osos used a second-half surge to defeat Eagle Rock, 60-44, in Thursday’s Gary Prestesater Tournament game. The Grizzlies outscored the Eagles, 32-20 in the second half. Nate Poggi led LOHS with 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Rashad Martin hit a pair of 3’s and he finished with 14 points. Kylin Bernardez had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 06 2024

Brianna Gomez Hit Six 3’s & Finished With 27 Points in Glendora’s 62-38 Victory Over Arcadia at Calvary Chapel Tournament

Girls Basketball: Glendora got out to a strong start at Thursday’s Calvary Chapel Downey Tournament. And the Tartans would cruise to a 62-38 victory over Arcadia. GHS led by 13 points after the first quarter, and the outcome was never in doubt. Brianna Gomez had game-highs in points (27) and 3-pointers (6). Reagan Herrmann had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 05 2024

Seven Bonita Wrestlers Pinned Their San Dimas Counterparts in Wednesday’s 49-29 Rivalry Dual Victory Over San Dimas

Photos by Beth Oualline Wrestling: Bonita trailed 6-5, 11-8 and 17-8 in Wednesday’s rivalry showdown at San Dimas. The Bearcats, however, would storm back. Aidan’s Chaires’ pin of Brock Riffner at 3:22 of their 144-pound match gave BHS a 19-7 lead, and Bonita never trailed again in their 49-29 victory over the Saints. Seven of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Girls Wrestling/ Dec 05 2024

San Dimas Got Pins from Jaime, Franco, Santillan, Camera, Mendez & Smith in Wednesday’s 48-30 Victory Over Bonita

Girls Wrestling: San Dimas narrowly edged Bonita in pins, 6-5, in Wednesday evening’s showdown. However, the Saints secured a comfortable 48-30 victory over their rival. After Sadie Molina’s pin at 100 pounds, Bonita took a 6-0 lead. After a win via forfeit, SDHS took its first lead of the night when Lei’ani Jaime pinned Elizabeth […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Glendora Edges No. 18 Team in State (Chino Hills), 69-67, in Quarterfinal Victory at Gary Prestesater Tourney; Colton Gray Scored 26 Points

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: They’ve only played seven games thus far. Nonetheless, Glendora secured its biggest win of the season at the Gary Prestesater Tournament. The Tartans edged Chino Hills, 79-77, in Wednesday night’s quarterfinal round contest. The Huskies entered the game with an 8-1 record and ranked 18th in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Luke Chavez Scores 20 Points & Leads San Dimas to a 75-58 Victory Over Diamond Bar at Gary Prestesater Classic

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas got out to a quick lead, and they went on to defeat Diamond Bar, 75-58, at their own Gary Prestesater Classic. The Saints outscored the Brahmas in each of the four quarters, including 19-9 advantage in the first. SDHS had an 8-2 edge in 3-pointers made. Luke […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Flintridge Prep Goes on an 11-3 Run in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Keppel, 43-37; Wolves Improved to 5-0 in 2024-25

Girls Basketball: Keppel might be 2-6. However, the Aztecs gave undefeated Flintridge Prep its closest game of the new season thus far. The Wolves defeated the Aztecs, 43-37, after an 11-3 surge in the fourth quarter. Maddie Smith had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Megan Quoch contributed 10 points, six rebounds and a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

La Salle Blows Out Wilson, 73-20, in Wednesday’s Tournament Game; Aislin Tamez Torres Scored a Game-High 11 Points

Girls Basketball: La Salle won its fifth game in six tries. And it wasn’t even close. The Lancers cruised to a 73-20 victory over Wilson in San Marino Tournament play. La Salle had an 18-point lead after eight minutes and they took a 45-11 advantage into the half. Aislin Tamez Torres had a game-high 11 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2024

Garner & Garcia Combine for 50 Points in Damien’s 83-63 Victory Over Orange Vista in Second Round of Riverside Kiwanis Tournament

Boys Basketball: Damien improved to 2-0 at the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament. On Monday, the Spartans crushed Notre Dame by 60 points (97-37). And on Tuesday, DHS secured an 83-63 victory over Orange Vista. Damien led 56-28 at the half, and the final score appears far closer than it really was. Eli Garner had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 03 2024

No. 1 Mt. SAC Hosts No. 2 Riverside w/Spot in State Title Game at Stake; Mounties ‘D’ to Face RCC Offense That Averages 56 PPG

Pictured L-R: Riverside quarterback Brady Jones & Mt. SAC running back, Devin Miles  Football: It doesn’t get much bigger or better than this. The No. 1 and No. 2 junior college football programs in the state of California meet up this Saturday night in Walnut. And the winner will earn a spot in next week’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 02 2024

Los Osos Senior Goalie Mike Hale Named CIF-Southern Section Division 3 Player of the Year; Grizzlies Were D-3 Runner-Up

Boys Water Polo: 2024 All CIF-SS: Open Division: Player of the Year: Kai Kaneko, 11 & Lucca Van Der Woude, 12, Newport Harbor Coach of the Year: Ross Sinclair, Newport Harbor Player, School & Year: Kai Kaneko: Newport Harbor, 11 Lucca Van Der Woude: Newport Harbor, 12 Connor Ohl: Newport Harbor, 11 Luke Harris: Newport […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

CIF State Playoff Schedule: Rio Hondo Prep Travels to Poway in D-3A & Pasadena Visits Spring Valley to Battle Monte Vista in D-6A

Photo of RHP’s Noah Penunuri by Tim Lunney & Dutch Burbidge (PHS) courtesy of Conrad Hunziker III Football: CIF State Playoff Schedule: The following is the schedule for the 2024 CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games for Divisions 1-AA through 7-A. Winners from the NorCal and SoCal Regional games will advance to the CIF State […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

PCC Finishes 11-0 for First Time in 71 Years After Saturday’s 23-14 Victory Over Chaffey in American Division Championship Bowl Game

Thanks to PCC’s Richard Quinton for photos & Robert Lewis for game info/stats Football: Pasadena City College has officially paid Chaffey back. In 2023, the Panthers defeated the Lancers twice, including once at the American Division Championship Bowl. Both games were played in Rancho Cucamonga, and Chaffey finished with an 11-0 record. Fast forward 365 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Miles Rushed for 176 Yards & 3 TDs in Mt. SAC’s 48-24 SFCA Semifinal Victory Over El Camino; No. 1 Mounties Host No. 2 Riverside Next Week

Pictured L-R: MSAC running back Devin Miles, defensive back Juan Salas & kicker, Jacob Bonilla Football: For the second consecutive game, the undefeated Mt. SAC football program was tested. Two weeks ago, the Mounties trailed 21-3 at home to Golden West, but they rallied for a 34-27 victory to secure a National Central Conference title. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Burbidge & Solis-Lumar Connect on 2 Scores & Rucker’s Late TD Run Leads PHS to a 21-17 Victory Over Gahr in D-13 Title Game

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (@anamorph.sports.photos on Instagram) & game info & stats from Shaun Kelly Football: Talk about your 180’s. Pasadena opened week four of the 2024 season having lost 14 consecutive games. That dated back to the final contest of the 2022 season. In 2023, the Bulldogs had a lousy season. And that’s being generous. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

Murrieta Mesa Secured CIF-SS Division 6 Title After Saturday’s 17-7 Victory Over Glendora; Tartans Made First Trip to Finals in 35 Years

Photos by Gwen Pointer & Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Football: Glendora made its deepest playoff run since 1989. After CIF-SS Division 6 victories over Agoura, Rancho Verde and Dana Hills, the Tartans faced off with Murrieta Mesa on Saturday evening at Citrus College. The Rams booted an early 33-yard field goal, they never trailed, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Dec 01 2024

All 14 Championship Game Scores: Pasadena & Rio Hondo Prep Win Titles & Glendora Falls, 17-7, to Murrieta Mesa, in Division 6

Friday’s CIF-SS Championship Game Scores: D-1: Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 24 D-3 Edison 35, Simi Valley 21 D-5: Palos Verdes 23, La Serna 7 D-7: Rio Hondo Prep 43, Warren 16 D-8: St. Pius 38, Serrano 19 D-11: Portola 31, El Rancho 14 D-12: Palmdale 45, Carter 42 Saturday’s Scores: D-2: Newbury Park […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 30 2024

Noah Penunuri Rushes for 203 Yards & 3 TDs in Rio Hondo Prep’s 43-16 Victory Over Warren in CIF-SS D-7 Championship

Photos by Tim Lunney & game info from Harry Joe Football: The only thing more difficult than winning a CIF-SS championship is repeating that feat the following year. And the Rio Hondo Prep football program had the opportunity to do just that on Friday night. In 2023, the Kares secured a CIF Division 9 championship […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Nov 30 2024

Friday’s Title-Game Scores: Rio Hondo Prep Wins Second Consecutive CIF-SS Championship After its 43-16 Victory Over Warren in D-7 Final

Football: Friday’s CIF-SS Championship Game Scores: D-1: Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 24 D-3 Edison 35, Simi Valley 21 D-5: Palos Verdes 23, La Serna 7 D-7: Rio Hondo Prep 43, Warren 16 D-8: St. Pius 38, Serrano 19 D-11: Portola 31, El Rancho 14 D-12: Palmdale 45, Carter 42 Saturday’s Schedule: D-2: Newbury […]

By Brian Baiotto