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


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