Football/ Oct 08 2023

Lifton’s 25-Yard TD Pass to Leyland in Fourth Quarter Leads La Salle to a 24-21 Del Rey League Victory at St. Genevieve

Photos by Mario Veliz (MarioVeliz.smugmug.com & @MSVCreations_ on Twitter & Insta) Football: It wasn’t the way La Salle started on Friday night that mattered. It was very much the way the Lancers finished. Trailing throughout Friday’s Del Rey League contest at St. Genevieve, La Salle took its first and only lead of the game with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 08 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Finishes Fourth in Division 2 at Two-Day SoCal Invitational in San Diego

Girls Volleyball: FSHA takes 4th in Division 2 at the SoCal Invitational in San Diego. The Tologs went 4-2. FSHA Leaders:Piper Scherbert 29 killsGrace Savarese 23 killsMikayla Hsieh 22 kills 47 digs 12 acesLindsey Du 72 digs 14 acesAllexa Valencia 95 assist and 30 digsDay 1:La Costa Canyon 2-1 (17-25, 25-23, 15-11)Xavier Prep 2-0 (25-16, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

League Standings: Damien & RCHS Remain Unbeaten & St. Francis Takes Sole Possession of First Place in Angelus

Football: League Standings Through Week Seven Games: Angelus League Standings: St. Francis (6-1, 2-0) Paraclete (6-1, 1-1) St. Paul (3-4, 1-1) Cathedral (3-4, 1-1) Loyola (2-5, 1-1) Crespi (2-5, 0-2) Baseline: Damien (8-0, 2-0) RCHS (7-0, 1-0) Upland (5-2, 0-1) Chino Hills (5-3, 1-1) Etiwanda (6-2, 0-2) Citrus 4: Los Osos (5-2, 0-0) South Hills […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 07 2023

Marshall Fundamental Escapes El Monte w/a Five-Set Victory in Friday’s Mission Valley League Match

Photos by Stephen Delgado Girls Volleyball: Marshall Fundamental avoided a devastating loss on Friday. The Lady Eagles, who are tied for third in the Mission Valley League standings with just one more match to play with Mountain View, escaped El Monte with a five-set victory. The Lions are just 2-17 in 2023. But all that […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

St. Francis Ruins Paraclete’s Homecoming & Perfect Season w/a 28-21 Angelus League Victory in Two OT’s

Photos & game info from Ryan Tomey Football: Wow. If St. Francis goes on to win an outright Angelus League title in 2023, Friday night’s 28-21 victory in double overtime will have been the catalyst. This particular win was enormous for a myriad of reasons. First, the Golden Knights traveled nearly 50 miles to take […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

San Clemente Dominates Ayala, 42-13, in Friday’s Nonleague Contest; Bulldogs Rush for 201 Yards

Game info from Randy Reams Football: It’s with zero disrespect to say that Ayala was overmatched on Friday night. The Bulldogs hosted Orange County power, San Clemente, who is ranked 17th in the state by MaxPreps to their football stadium. And the Tritons cruised to 42-13 victory. San Clemente took a 28-7 lead into the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

Matt Moreno Rushes for 260 Yards & 6 TD’s in South Hills’ 54-41 Victory Over Don Lugo; Huskies Extend Win Streak to 3 Games

Photos by Gwen Pointer Football: South Hills won its third consecutive game on Friday night. The Huskies cruised to a 54-41 nonleague victory over visiting Don Lugo, and the game wasn’t anywhere near as close as the final score might indicate. Over the last three weeks, the Huskies have victories over El Monte, Claremont and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

Bonita Cruises to a 49-6 Victory Over Sierra Vista; Bearcats Got 2 TD’s From Jayden Montenegro

Photos by Beth Oualline & scoring plays from Darren Baumunk Football: The outcome of Friday’s Bonita-Sierra Vista showdown was never in doubt. The Bearcats scored the game’s first 49 points, and went on to defeat the Dons, 49-6, in BHS’ final nonleague game of the 2023 regular season. Jayden Montenegro had TD runs of 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 07 2023

Week 7 Scores: St. Francis 28, Paraclete 21 in Two OT’s, While Damien & RCHS Blow Out CHHS & Etiwanda, Respectively

Football: Week Seven Scores: Friday: Damien 34, Chino Hills 7 RCHS 35, Etiwanda 7 Arcadia 54, Pasadena 0 San Clemente 42, Ayala 13 Chino 46, Claremont 7 San Marino 21, La Canada 17 South Pasadena 56, Monrovia 28 Bonita 49, Sierra Vista 6 Burroughs 32, Muir 27 South Hills 54, Don Lugo 41 St. Francis […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 05 2023

Marshall Fundamental Snaps Four-Game Mission Valley League Losing Streak w/a Sweep of Arroyo

Photos by Stephen Delgado Girls Volleyball: After dropping four consecutive Mission Valley League matches, three of which came via sweep, the Marshall Fundamental girls volleyball program got back in the win column on Wednesday. The Eagles defeated visiting Arroyo by scores of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-22. Naomi Taylor had eight kills and six digs. Alexis […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 05 2023

Maranatha Keeps Olympic League Title Chances Alive w/12-6 Victory Over Village Christian

Girls Tennis: This was the biggest week of the season to date for the Lady Minutemen. They entered the week in sole possession of the Olympic League lead, but with their two biggest contenders to play this week, each of whom they narrowly edged out, 10-8, the first time they played. Monday’s 9-9 (75-73) heartbreaking […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 05 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Sweeps Gabrielino in Wednesday’s Nonleague Match; Tologs Head to San Diego This Weekend

Girls Volleyball: Flintridge Sacred Heart won its 16th match of the season on Wednesday. The Tologs swept visiting Gabrielino by scores of 25-19, 25-18 and 25-17. Mikayla Hsieh had a team-high 14 kills. Lindsey Du added 13 digs and Allexa Valencia contributed 24 assists and 12 digs. Grace Savarese chipped in with eight kills. Up […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 05 2023

Bonita Rallies From Two Games Down & Secures Five-Set Victory at Claremont; Bearcats End Regular Season at First-Place Glendora

Girls Volleyball: Bonita kept its chances of claiming a share of the Palomares League title alive. But it was not easy. The Bearcats fell behind two games to none, but rallied for a huge victory at Claremont. BHS won by scores of 23-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-22 and 15-11. Sadie Harper had 12 kills, two blocks […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 05 2023

West Covina Improved to 3-2 in VVL Matches After an 11-7 Victory Over Charter Oak

Girls Tennis: West Covina just finished the first round of Valle Vista League play 3-2. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Charter Oak, 11-7, thanks to six team points in singles and five more from their doubles teams. Singles players Ferrla Xu and Julia Renteria both went 3-0 for WCHS. The doubles teams of Alyssa Ing and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 04 2023

Claremont Doubles Wins 8 of 9 Matches in Tuesday’s 12-6 Palomares League Victory Over Ayala

Girls Tennis: The opponent was different, but the result and the path to victory was the same. Claremont cruised to a 12-6 victory over their visitors from Ayala in Tuesday’s Palomares League match. And it was the Lady Wolfpack doubles teams that paved the way. CHS doubles went 8-1 over their nine matches, including a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 03 2023

Damien-CHHS, St. Francis-Paraclete, Etiwanda-RCHS, & South Pas-Monrovia Highlight Week 7 Schedule, & 10 Area Teams Have Byes

Photo by Ryan Tomey Football: Week 7 Schedule: Friday: Damien at Chino Hills Etiwanda at RCHS Arcadia at Pasadena San Clemente at Ayala Claremont at Chino La Canada at San Marino South Pasadena at Monrovia Sierra Vista at Bonita Burroughs at Muir Don Lugo at South Hills St. Francis at Paraclete La Salle at St. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 03 2023

Girls Tennis: San Dimas Ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS D-4 Poll, Los Osos, San Marino & Crescenta Valley Also Earn Spot on List

Girls Tennis: Division 1: 1- Mater Dei 2- Westlake 3- San Marino 4- Palos Verdes 5- Peninsula 6- Mira Costa 7- Portola 8- Harvard-Westlake 9- Corona del Mar 10- Los Osos Division 2: 1- Calabasas 2- Santa Barbara 3- Great Oak 4- Agoura 5- Orange Lutheran 6- Temecula Valley 7- Crescenta Valley 8- Vista Murrieta […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Oct 03 2023

CIF-SS Water Polo Poll: Bonita & San Dimas are Ranked No. 1 & 8 in Division 4, Respectively, & La Salle is No. 3 in D-5

Boys Water Polo: Division 1: 1- JSerra 2- Newport 3- Harvard-Westlake 4- Oaks Christian 5- Corona Del Mar 6- Loyola 7- Mater Dei 8- Huntington Beach 9- Santa Margarita 10T- Foothill 10T- Laguna Beach Division 2: 1- Ventura 2- San Marcos/Santa Barbara 3- Camarillo 4- El Dorado 5- Beckman, Arnold 6- Portola 7- Capistrano Valley […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 03 2023

Monday’s CIF-SS Volleyball Poll; Arcadia, CV, Flintridge Prep & San Dimas Make the List

Girls Volleyball: Monday’s CIF-SS Poll: Division 1/2: 1. Mater Dei 2. Mira Costa 3. Huntington Beach 4. Sierra Canyon 5. Los Alamitos 6. Alemany 7. Palos Verdes 8. Redondo Union 9. Marymount 10. Lutheran/Orange 11. JSerra 12. Oaks Christian 13. Santa Margarita 14. Wilson/Long Beach 15. Edison 16. San Juan Hills Division 3: 1. Beckman […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 03 2023

Valley Christian & Maranatha Finished 9-9, But Defenders Catch Lady Minutemen in Olympic League Standings Thanks to 75-73 Advantage in Games

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha coach, Arthur Hsieh for this report, & photo of Esmee Eaton and Sofia Celis courtesy of Amanda Lin Towards the end of last week, Maranatha head Coach Arthur Hsieh could sense his team wasn’t as focused or as sharp as they would need to be to take down Valley Christian […]

By Brian Baiotto