Tennis/ Sep 08 2023

Maranatha Steamrolls Duarte, 16-2, on Thursday; Freshman Grace Yang is 11-0 to Start Her Prep Career

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report For the first time in years, the Lady Minutemen faced off with Duarte at their beautiful brand new multi-million dollar tennis complex. Under new coaching leadership, the Falcons are in the midst of re-establishing a once proud program that has been down in recent years. Maranatha was […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 08 2023

Eric Najarro Throws Six Touchdown Passes in Glendora’s 49-7 Victory at Pacifica; Tartans are Now 4-0 in 2023

Thanks to Zack Morton for the stats, scoring plays & the photo Football: Eric Najarro had a quarterback’s dream night on Thursday. The Tartans senior tossed six TD passes to four different receivers in a 49-7 victory at Pacifica. And Najarro did it in three quarters of work. GHS officially improved their season record to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 06 2023

Hansen, Furnald & Andrews Lead Etiwanda to Sweep of La Serna; Eagles Improved to 9-2

Girls Volleyball: Etiwanda won its third consecutive match on Friday, and six of their past seven. The Eagles swept their host from La Serna by scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-20. Brooke Hansen had 12 kills and 15 assists. Lauren Furnald chipped in with 13 kills and a pair of aces.added Keira Andrews added 12 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 06 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Improved to 4-5 After Tuesday’s Four-Set Victory Over San Marino

Girls Volleyball: FSHA had one last tune up before league play gets underway this week. And the Tologs defeated San Marino in four games. FSHA won by scores of 25-12, 25-21, 13-25 and 25-18). Mikayla Hsieh had 12 kills and 12 digs. Allexa Valencia chipped in with 17 assists and six aces. Ally Du produced […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Sep 04 2023

Glendora Finishes in Fifth Place at Corona Invitational; Villagran Led Offense w/13 Goals

Boys Water Polo: Thanks to Glendora coach Alba Espinar Gomez for this report: Glendora finished in fifth place at this past weekend’s Corona Invitational. On Thursday, we defeated Citrus Valley, 11-7, and then the Tartans dropped a 10-9 decision to Roosevelt. Two days later, Glendora fell to University, 12-9, and then GHS edged Valley View, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 03 2023

Dereun Dortch Tosses Two TD Passes & Runs for Another in Chaffey’s 34-9 Victory at LA Valley College

College Football: Chaffey College secured a convincing 34-9 victory at LA Valley College in Saturday’s season opener. The Panthers scored the game’s first 21 points and finished off the win on a 13-0 run. Chaffey had a 425-190 advantage in total offense, including a 242-95 edge in the ground game. Dereun Dortch had a solid […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 03 2023

League Records Through September 2nd: Bonita, Covina, Damien, Etiwanda, Glendora, RCHS, Rio Hondo Prep & San Marino are 3-0

Football: League Records Through Week Two: Angelus League: Paraclete (3-0 overall, 0-0 in league) St. Francis (2-1, 0-0) Loyola (1-1, 0-0) St. Paul (1-1, 0-0) Crespi (1-2, 0-0) Cathedral (1-2, 0-0) Baseline: Etiwanda (3-0, 0-0) RCHS (3-0, 0-0) Damien (3-0,  0-0) Chino Hills (2-1, 0-0) Upland (2-1, 0-0) Citrus 4: Glendora (3-0, 0-0) Los Osos […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 03 2023

Merrill & Carthan Lead Citrus Defense in Late Stops, as Owls Hold on for a 34-28, Season Opening Victory Over Canyons

College Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Wow. Citrus College opened the 2023 season on Saturday night, and the Owls jumped out to a 31-7, first-half lead over their visitors from College of the Canyons. Next thing you knew, the Citrus lead was cut to 31-28. The Cougars had two late drives that got as […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 02 2023

Miles O’Malley Scores on TD’s of 51, 67 & 73 Yards in Maranatha’s 34-13 Victory Over Garey

Football: Maranatha responded well to last week’s 19-point loss to West Valley. On Friday, the Minutemen cruised to a 34-13 victory over visiting Garey. MHS took a 28-0 lead into the half and never got challenged. It also helped to get their most explosive athlete back in the lineup. Miles O’Malley made his season debut […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 02 2023

PCC Opens 2023 Season w/a 55-35 Victory Over Santa Ana College; Lancers Defense Picked Five Passes on Friday

Photos by Richard Quinton College Football: PCC opened the 2023 season with a rare Friday night game. And the Lancers made quite the statement. PCC scored the game’s first 24 points and cruised to a 55-35 victory over visiting Santa Ana College. The Lancers led by as many as 34 points (41-7). Santa Ana actually […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 02 2023

Decker DeGraaf & Eric Najarro Connect on 3 TD’s in Glendora’s 46-22 Victory Over Charter Oak; Tartans Improve to 3-0

A big thanks to Zack Morton for the game info Football: The lethal combo of (quarterback) Eric Najarro and Decker DeGraaf (tight end) shined bright on Friday night. The GHS tandem hooked up for three TD’s in a 46-22 victory over visiting Charter Oak. Najarro found DeGraaf on TD strikes of 51, 31 and 42 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 02 2023

Millikan Hands St. Francis its First Loss of 2023; Rams Edge Golden Knights, 17-10, Thanks to a 14-3 Advantage in Second Half

Photos & game info from Ryan Tomey Football: In a game that will serve St. Francis well as they prepare for Angelus League play and the CIF-SS playoffs, the Golden Knights dropped their first game of the 2023 season on Friday. Long Beach Millikan visited Jim Bonds Stadium, and edged SFHS, 17-10, thanks to a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 02 2023

Yanick Diaz Tosses 2 TD’s & Runs for Another in Rio Hondo Prep’s 45-15 Victory at El Monte

Photos by Tim Lunney & game info/stats courtesy of Harry Joe Football: Rio Hondo Prep took a 31-point lead into the half and claimed a 45-15 victory at El Monte. The Kares are now 3-0, including a pair of road wins. RHP had a 393-236 advantage in total offense. And in a rarity, the Kares […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 01 2023

Maranatha Secures Gutsy 11-7 Victory Over San Gabriel; Lady Minutemen Rally for Impressive Win

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report With two starters as last-minute scratches, the Lady Minutemen were forced to adjust their lineup and insert their two alternates, both new to the sport of tennis. It was already going to be a tough task to defeat the Matadors, who beat Maranatha last season for the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 01 2023

Jake Duronslet Throws 3 TD Passes & Rushes for One in Covina’s 42-32 Victory Over Diamond Bar

Thanks to Shaun Kelly for the game info and stats Football: While it might be just week two in the 2023 season, Covina has already made quite a statement. After the Colts picked up consecutive victories over California (42-0) and South Hills (40-14), CHS hosted unbeaten Diamond Bar on Thursday night. And Covina would get […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 01 2023

Jayden Montenegro Scores Three TD’s in Bonita’s 44-0 Beatdown of La Salle; Bearcats Senior Has 7 TD’s in Last Two Games

Photos by Beth Oualline & Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Football: Thursday’s nonleague showdown between La Salle and their host from Bonita was a mismatch from the start. The Lancers are down a few players and the Bearcats have arguably their deepest team in at least five years. Jayden Montenegro continued to find the end […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Aug 31 2023

Week Two Schedule Includes Eight Thursday Night Games; Covina-Diamond Bar & Villa Park at Upland Highlights Tonight’s Action

Football: Editor’s Note: This schedule came directly from the MaxPreps page of each program Week Two Schedule: Thursday: Villa Park (2-0) at Upland (2-0) La Salle (1-1) at Bonita (2-0) Covina (2-0) vs Diamond Bar (2-0) at Covina District Field Pasadena (0-2) at Roosevelt of Los Angeles (0-2) Muir (1-1) at Banning (2-0) St. Pius […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Aug 31 2023

Hailey Heflin’s 11 Kills & 7 Digs Key in Glendora’s Sweep of Mayfair

Girls Volleyball: After starting the season 1-3, Glendora has now won five consecutive matches. The Tartans swept Mayfair by scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-14. Hailey Heflin led the way with 11 kills and seven digs. Brooklynne Traficante chipped in with nine kills. Grace Darlas finished with five kills. Hannah Heflin added 39 assists and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Aug 31 2023

Marlborough Defeated Flintridge Sacred Heart in Four Games; Hsieh Led Tologs w/18 Kills

Girls Volleyball: Marlborough claimed a four-set victory over Flintridge Sacred Heart. The Mustangs won by scores of 25-23, 17-25, 25-22 and 25-18. Mikayla Hsieh led the Tologs led the way with 18 kills and 15 digs. Luisa Madrigal chipped in with 10 kills and 17 digs. Lindsey Du added 17 digs, and Allexa Valencia had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Aug 30 2023

Maranatha Opens 2023 Season With a 13-5 Victory Over Pasadena

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report It was opening day for the new look Lady Minutemen, who have only had four days of practice and are still getting to know each other. With five starters gone from last year’s league champion, CIF-SS D4 semi-finals squad, including the league’s top player (Stella Hsieh) and […]

By Brian Baiotto