Football/ Sep 15 2024

Northview’s Keanu Tauvao Wears Covina Defense Down w/255 Rushing Yards & Four TD’s in 49-21 Victory; Vikings Improved to 4-0

Photos by RT Tolentino Football: In a battle of unbeatens, Northview dominated Covina, 49-21, on Friday evening at Covina District Field. The Colts got as close as 28-21 of the Vikings. But Northview closed out the game on a 21-0 run. There is no doubt as to the star of the game. His name is […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 14 2024

RHP Cruises to a 53-19 Victory at Marquez; Penunuri Accounted for 186 Yards of Total Offense & Three TD’s

Thanks to Harry Joe (stats), Tim Lunney (photos) & David Guerrero (video highlights) Football: For the first time all season, the Rio Hondo Prep football program trailed in a game. Marquez quarterback Jason Gutierrez connected with Elyjah Staples on an 85-yard TD pass to give the Gladiators a 7-6 lead midway through the first quarter. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 14 2024

Marez Tosses a Pair of Fourth-Quarter TD Passes to Lead South Hills to a 16-13 Come-From-Behind Kings of Cameron Victory Over WCHS

Photos by Gwen Pointer Football: And that’s why they play the game. The popular opinion on Friday was that West Covina was going to secure another Kings of Cameron rivalry victory over South Hills. In fact, many (local football fans) expected it to be a one-sided affair for the Bulldogs. And everything seemed to fall […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 14 2024

Muir Rallies to Defeat St. Francis, 28-18, to Earn Victory No. 1 of 2024 Season; Mustangs Overcame an 18-8 Second-Half Deficit

Photos and game info by Ryan Tomey, and another gallery by Conrad Hunziker III Football: Something had to give. St. Francis (0-3) and Muir (0-2) were both looking for their first win of the 2024 season. And things looked good for the Golden Knights. After two weeks on the shelf, SFHS quarterback John Sanders returned […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 14 2024

Travis Lippert Throws for 325 Yards & Five TD’s in Bonita’s 47-7 Thumping of San Dimas in Friday’s Smudge Pot Rivalry Game

Photos by Beth Oualline Football: Since taking over the reins at Bonita in 2018, four-time CIF-SS champion coach Steve Bogan remains undefeated against Mark Holman and his San Dimas football program in the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game. Bogan and the Bearcats are 6-0 against SDHS after Friday’s 47-7 beatdown of the Saints at Citrus […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 13 2024

Nina Hemsley & Lauren Furnald Combined for 38 Kills in Etiwanda’s Four-Set Victory at San Dimas

Girls Volleyball: It doesn’t matter what sport it is. The most effective way to take a program to the next level is to challenge oneself and compete against the toughest opponents possible. And that’s exactly what San Dimas did on Thursday night. The Saints hosted an Etiwanda juggernaut that is ranked 190 positions ahead of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 13 2024

Undermanned Maranatha Girls Tennis Program Falls, 13-5, to Rowland; Minutemen Face Alhambra, Blair & Duarte Next Week

Photo of Dora Wang courtesy of Amanda Lin Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report A combination of factors weighed in to the Lady Minutemen getting off to a sluggish start, resulting in a deficit they could not overcome. Learning that their top player, Grace Yang, would not be playing, fatigue from a near […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 12 2024

No. 1 & No. 2 Doubles & No. 1 Singles Went 9-0 in Maranatha’s 14-4 Victory Over San Gabriel in Rescheduled Match

Photo of Chu, Duran, Liu, Sarksyan, and Khalil courtesy of Amanda Lin Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha Tennis for this report: In a rescheduled match (due to the recent heatwave), the Lady Minutemen and Matadors met in an annual non-league match that has been very even in recent years. MHS won 11-7 last year in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 11 2024

Mt. SAC Ranked Fourth, Citrus is 11th & PCC is Tied w/Saddleback for 24th in Tuesday’s Junior College Athletic Bureau State Poll

Thanks to PCC for this photo JC Football: September 9th Polls: JCAB: 1-Riverside City 2-San Mateo 3-American River 4-Mt. SAC 5-Fullerton 6-Ventura 7-Butte 8-Golden West 9-Modesto 10-San Diego Mesa 11-Citrus 12-Fresno City 13-El Camino 14-Allan Hancock 15-Santa Rosa 16-San Francisco 17-Cerritos 18-Sierra 19-ELAC T-20: Moorpark T-20: Bakersfield 22-Monterey Peninsula 23-Sacramento City T-24: Saddleback T-24: PCC […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2024

Covina-Northview, Bonita vs San Dimas, Ayala at Villa Park & Mira Costa-Damien Highlight Week-Three Schedule

Pictured L-R Covina & Northview quarterbacks, Jake Duronslet & Erik Jimenez Football: Week-Three Schedule: Thursday: Arroyo at Maranatha Alta Loma at Hesperia Chino at Schurr Friday: Azusa at Keppel Millikan at Upland RCHS at Valencia Ayala at Villa Park JW North at Chino Hills Mira Costa at Damien Etiwanda at Norco Serrano at Los Osos […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 10 2024

Flintridge Sacred Heart Edges Pasadena in Five Games; Peyton Recinos had 25 Kills & 10 Digs in Win

Girls Volleyball: Flintridge Sacred Heart had to work overtime to earn season victory No. 10. FSHA defeated their visitors from Pasadena by scores of 25-15, 24-26, 17-25, 25-17 and 15-10. Peyton Recinos had 25 kills and 10 digs. Annabel Soter finished with 15 kills. Ally Du contributed 44 assists, six aces and 11 digs. Elise […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 10 2024

San Dimas Sweeps South El Monte on Monday; Saints Will Host 27th-Ranked (in State) Etiwanda on Thursday Night

Girls Volleyball: San Dimas cruised to its 15th win of the 2024 season. The Saints secured a three-game sweep over South El Monte by scores of 25-7, 25-15 and 25-13. Priscilla Romero had eight kills. Audrey Sanchez chipped in with 11 assists. Ari Rodriguez provided four aces. Up next: The Saints will host red-hot Etiwanda […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2024

2024 Smudge Pot Rivalry Game Preview: Bonita Looks to Secure Sixth Consecutive Victory Over San Dimas on Friday at Citrus College

Football: Smudge Pot Rivalry Preview: Bonita and Steve Bogan have won five consecutive games over San Dimas and Mark Holman. And they’ve done so by a combined margin of 140-66. That streak began in 2018 when Bogan took over the reins at BHS. Four years ago, the Bearcats and Saints were denied an opportunity to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2024

Most Wins, Points Scored & Least Allowed; Rio Hondo Prep & Monrovia ‘O’ & La Canada & Northview ‘D’ Lead Way

Photo by Tim Lunney Football: Editor’s Note: The list below contains programs within the 210 Prep Sports coverage zone. Some teams have only played one two games, and that is listed next to their point totals. Most Wins: Rio Hondo Prep (3-0) Bonita (3-0) Covina (3-0) Northview (3-0) Monrovia (3-0) Charter Oak (3-0) Damien (3-0) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

PCC Took a 36-Point Lead into Third Quarter & Cruised to a 46-28 Victory at Santa Ana; Flip Fox Caught Four Passes for 125 Yards & Two TD’s

Thanks to PCC for this photo of Flip Fox Football: Don’t let the final score fool you. PCC dominated throughout Saturday’s 46-28 season-opening victory at Santa Ana College. The Lancers led 43-7 midway through the third quarter before Santa Ana scored 21 of the game’s final 24 points. The Dons actually had a 332-308 advantage […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Mt. SAC Opens 2024 Season w/a 38-21 Victory at Mt. San Jacinto; Benson & Fuailetolo Toss Two TD Passes Apiece

Football: Game stats don’t always tell the whole story. But in Saturday’s 2024 season opener at Mt. San Jacinto College, Mt. SAC had a 173 to minus-33 advantage in rushing yards. And the Mounties, who trailed twice in the first quarter, wore their hosts down and claimed a 38-21 victory at MSJC. Devin Miles anchored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Jamahl Wilson Rushes for 94 Yards & Two TD’s in Citrus’ 31-20 Victory at Canyons; Owls had a 354-206 Advantage in Total Offense

Football: Citrus College opened the 2024 season in Santa Clarita. And their scheduled 1 pm kickoff was pushed back to 6 because of the brutal heat. The change obviously had zero effect on Brandon Hayashi’s boys, as the Owls cruised to a 31-20 victory at Canyons. Citrus had a 354-206 advantage in total offense, but […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Northview’s Keanu Tauvao Rushed for 179 Yards, Including a 59-Yard TD in Saturday’s 33-10 Victory Over Glendora

Thanks to Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) for the photos, and Zack Morton for the scoring plays and stats Football: Area football fans wondered if Glendora would be the first Northview opponent in three games to actually score in Saturday’s night’s showdown at Covina District Field. And the Tartans answered that in the affirmative, as […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

RHP Crushes Maranatha, 56-14, in Battle of SGV-Area Small-School Powers; Kares had 422-126 Advantage in Ground Game

Thanks to Harry Joe for game info, Tim Lunney for the photos & David Guerrero for highlight reel Football: In a battle of the two best area small-school football programs, Rio Hondo Prep left no doubt as to who is king. The Kares crushed Maranatha, 56-14, on Saturday night at Kare Park. RHP scored 42 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2024

Weisberg’s Last-Second 39-Yard FG Leads Notre Dame to a 36-34 Victory at St. Francis; Shawn Sanders Tossed 3 TD Passes

Thanks to Ryan Tomey for the photos and game info Football: St. Francis fell to 0-3 to start the 2024 season, and the way Friday night’s contest ended had to be a massive punch in the gut. But the Golden Knights made a huge step forward in their quality of play, as compared to week-zero […]

By Brian Baiotto