Football/ Sep 16 2023

O’Malley Scores Six TD’s (Five Rushing) in Maranatha’s 58-33 Victory Over Previously Unbeaten Western Christian

Football: As of kickoff on Friday night, Western Christian was 4-0 and the Fighting Lancers were ranked 82 spots higher than Maranatha in the MaxPreps state rankings. The Minutemen, however, scored the game’s first 30 points and cruised to a 58-33 victory. Western Christian trailed 44-8 before scoring on the last play of the second […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 15 2023

The CIF-SS Announced That St. Francis Football Rival, Cathedral, Has Been Placed on Probation, Effective Immediately

Football: In this writer’s view, the St. Francis-Cathedral football rivalry is about as intense as it gets. There is certainly a respect among the two proud programs, because a great rivalry isn’t worth a damn if both teams aren’t successful. But there is definitely no love lost between the Golden Knights and Phantoms. For many […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 15 2023

Barraza Scores Four TD’s (3 Rushing & One Receiving) in Northview’s 54-35 Victory Over Monrovia; Vikings Improve to 4-1

Photos by RT Tolentino Football: Northview looked in midseason form on Thursday night. The Vikings used a balanced offensive attack, and they cruised to a 54-35 victory over visiting Monrovia in a game that was far more lopsided than the final score might indicate. In fact, the Vikings led 54-20 in the fourth quarter. As […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 14 2023

Marshall Fundamental Evens Mission Valley League Record After Wednesday’s Four-Set Victory at Arroyo

Girls Volleyball: After opening Mission Valley League play 0-2, Marshall Fundamental had reeled off a pair of league wins. On Wednesday, the Eagles dropped the first set at Arroyo. But they rallied and earned a victory by scores of 17-25, 25-19, 25-18 and 25-21. Eve Mkhitarian had 14 kills and four aces. Livsey Teems chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 13 2023

Week Three JC Schedule & State Poll; Mt. SAC is Ranked Third & Citrus College is No. 11

JC Football: Week Three Schedule & Poll: Saturday: Chaffey (2-0) at Santa Monica (1-1) at 1 Citrus (2-0) at Grossmont (0-2) at 3 Allan Hancock (1-1) at Mt. SAC (2-0) at 6 PCC (2-0) at College of Desert (2-0) at 7

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 13 2023

Bishop Amat-RCHS, Ayala vs Chino Hills, Etiwanda-Glendora & Bonita at Los Osos Highlights Week 4 Schedule

Football: Week Four Schedule: Thursday: Monrovia vs Northview at Covina District Field Morningside at Arcadia Friday: Alta Loma at Claremont Bonita at Los Osos Damien at Charter Oak Chino Hills at Ayala Covina at La Salle Etiwanda vs Glendora at Citrus College Sunny Hills at San Dimas San Marino at Wilson La Canada at Crescenta […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 13 2023

Etiwanda Opens Defense of Baseline League Title w/Sweep Over Co-Champion, Chino Hills

Girls Volleyball: Last season, Etiwanda needed a September 30th home win against Chino Hills to share the 2022 Baseline League title with the Huskies. Fast forward to 2023, and the Eagles opened league play with an exclamation mark. EHS swept visiting Chino Hills by scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-13. CHHS entered Tuesday’s contest at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 12 2023

Etiwanda Meets Glendora on Friday Night in Battle of Unbeatens; Both Programs Score North of 30 Points per Game

Pictured: Quarterbacks Demaricus Davis of Etiwanda, & Glendora’s Eric Najarro Editor’s Note: The stats in this story came directly from the MaxPreps page of both programs Football: One of the area’s most compelling week-four matchups pits Etiwanda against Glendora. The Eagles and Tartans have both started the 2023 season with identical 4-0 records, and they’ll […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 12 2023

Marshall Fundamental Sweeps South El Monte on Monday to Earn First Mission Valley League Victory in 2023

Photos by Stephen Delgado Girls Volleyball: Marshall Fundamental Girls Volleyball vs. South El Monte 25-20, 25-21 and 25-18. Evelyn Mkhitarian 13 kills 4 digs (#22) Ava Lee 6 digs and 13 assists (#32) Kriselle Kuhia 17 assists. Up next: The Eagles travel to Arroyo on Wednesday at 3:30. To view a photo gallery by Stephen […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 12 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Improved to 2-0 in Angeles League Matches After Monday’s Four-Set Victory at Notre Dame

Girls Volleyball: Flintridge Sacred Heart won its second consecutive match to start Angeles League play. The Tologs won by scores of 25-20, 25-23, 23-25 and 25-19. Luisa Madrigal led the way with 18 kills and 17 digs. Piper Scherbert added six blocks for the Tologs. Mikayla Hsieh had a solid night with 10 kills and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2023

Tayvonne Miller Scores 2 TD’s in Citrus’ 16-7 Victory at Mt. San Jacinto; Owls 16-Game Win Streak is Tops in California

Pictured L-R: Citrus coach, Brandon Hayashi & running back Tayvonne Miller College Football: It’s a pretty cool and historic thing to be part of Brandon Hayashi’s Citrus College football team these days. On Saturday, the Owls ruined Mt. San Jacinto’s home opener in their new stadium by defeating the Eagles, 16-7. That extends the program’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 10 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Goes 5-1 at Two-Day Whittier Tournament; Mikayla Hsieh had 49 Kills for Tologs

Girls Volleyball: Whittier Tournament: FSHA takes ninth place in the two-day Whittier HS Tournament. The Tologs went 5-1. Day 1: FSHA def. Rowland (25-9, 25-18) FSHA def. West Covina (25-14, 25-12) FSHA def. Gahr (25-14, 25-20) Day 2: Etiwanda def. FSHA (25-21, 16-25, 9-15) FSHA def. Glendora (25-18, 25-21) FSHA def. Marlborough (25-16, 23-25, 15-11) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2023

West Covina Grinds Out 21-10 Victory Over South Hills to Claim Fourth Consecutive Kings of Cameron Rivalry Game

Photos by Gwen Pointer & RT Tolentino Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor For the fourth consecutive year, the West Covina football program proudly boasts the title of Kings of Cameron. And since his return to the sidelines, Mike Maggiore is 4-0 against South Hills, including Saturday’s 21-10 victory at Covina District Field. WCHS never […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 10 2023

Bonita Freshman Daniel Mielke Throws for 3 TD’s in 28-0 Victory Over SDHS; Bearcats Extend Smudge Pot Win Streak to Five Games

Photos by Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers and stats/info by Shaun Kelley Football: In their first three games of the 2023 season, Bonita scored 89 first-half points in wins over Monrovia, Ontario Christian and La Salle. On Saturday, the Bearcats took a 7-0 lead to the locker room in the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

John Sanders Throws 5 TD Passes, Including 4 to Preston Jernegan in St. Francis’ 45-14 Victory at St. Pius

Photos and game info from Ryan Tomey Football: After its offense struggled in last week’s seven-point loss to Long Beach Millikan, the St. Francis football program got back on track in a 45-14 victory at St. Pius. The Golden Knights improved to 3-1. They key ingredient in the first two wins of 2023 was a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Nolan Ellison Throws TD Pass & Runs for Another in Chino Hills’ 19-7 Victory at Colony; Huskies on 3-Game Win Streak

Photos and game info from Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers Football: Since a week-zero, last-second loss to Glendora, the Chino Hills football program has reeled off three consecutive wins. The Huskies began their win streak against Charter Oak (21-17), and then claimed a 36-3 victory at JW North. On Friday, Chino Hills scored the game’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Holcomb & Penunuri Score Two TD’s Apiece in Rio Hondo Prep’s 42-14 Victory Over Marquez

Photos by Susan Coulter and Tim Lunney  Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Don’t let the final score mislead you. Rio Hondo Prep dominated its visitor from Huntington Park, 42-14, on Friday. The Kares scored the first 42 points before Marquez (2-2) was able to find their way into the end zone for a pair […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 09 2023

Zach Lifton Throws Five TD’s & Rushes for Two More in La Salle’s 49-13 Victory at Alhambra; Lancers Improve to 2-2

Photos by Mario Veliz (@msvcreations_ on Twitter) Football: After week one and two losses, La Salle got back on the winning track. The Lancers went out to Alhambra and put a 49-13 beatdown on the Moors. La Salle led 42-0 at the break and evened its season record at 2-2. Zach Lifton had huge night, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2023

Luke McNulty Goes 7-for-7 for 254 Yards & Four TD’s in Maranatha’s 48-13 Victory at Corona; MHS Improves to 3-1

Photos by Pyae May  Football: Maranatha was about as efficient as it gets on Thursday night. Consider the following: They scored on their first play from scrimmage, as Miles O’Malley took a toss 61 yards for a touchdown. MHS quarterback Luke McNulty completed all seven of his passes for 254 yards and four TD’s, including […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 08 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Sweeps Immaculate Heart in Angeles League Opener

Girls Volleyball: FSHA didn’t just open Angeles League play with a win. The Tologs picked up a sweep of visiting Immaculate Heart. They won by scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-17 to improve to 5-5 overall. Mikayla Hsieh had 14 kills. Luisa Madrigal finished with eight kills and Piper Scherbert chipped in with seven kills. […]

By Brian Baiotto