Tennis/ Oct 01 2021

Maranatha Outlasts Valley Christian, 11-7, in Thursday’s Olympic League Showdown

Thanks to Maranatha for this report: Girls Tennis: With the emergence of Geffen UCLA as the class of the Olympic League this season, the real intrigue is the battle for second between Maranatha (D5) and Valley Christian (D4). At stake is the league’s remaining automatic playoff berth, assuming Geffen secures the first slot. The Lady […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 01 2021

Los Osos Picks Up Road Sweep at Rancho Cucamonga; Grizzlies in Three-Way Tie Atop Baseline League Standings

Girls Volleyball: What a satisfying feeling it must have been for the Los Osos girls volleyball program. Sixteen days after dropping a five-setter to Rancho Cucamonga in the Baseline League opener, the Grizzlies got their revenge. LOHS swept RCHS by scores of 25-20, 25-19 and 25-23. Not only did the Grizzlies get the win on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 01 2021

Dani Thomas-Nathan & Ashley Li Too Much To Handle in La Salle’s Sweep Over St. Joseph

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Volleyball: La Salle remained the only Del Rey League program without a loss thanks to Thursday’s sweep over visiting St. Joseph. The Lancers won by scores of 25-14, 25-15 and 25-8. La Salle is now 5-0 in league play. Dani Thomas-Nathan had a match-high 15 kills, as well as four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 01 2021

St. Francis to Unveil ‘Jim Bonds Stadium’ Before Friday’s Kickoff; Golden Knights’ Legend Won School-Record 160 Games

Football: Photos by Ryan Tomey By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor As a reporter, you hear it a lot. “We’re a family here at (insert any school name).” And in many instances, that seems to be the case. But never has it been more tangible for this reporter than walking the sidelines and observing the football […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 30 2021

Gianna Perez Tallies 14 Kills & 28 Digs in Glendora’s Four-Set Victory at Alta Loma

Girls Volleyball: In the last week, Glendora has defeated Claremont and Alta Loma, who both stood above the Tartans in the Palomares League standings. Last Friday, GHS claimed a four-set victory over Claremont. And yesterday, Glendora picked up a four-game win at Alta Loma. GHS won by scores of 23-25, 25-18, 25-22 and 26-24. Gianna Perez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 29 2021

Game Preview: Undefeated Ayala & Glendora Meet Up Friday Night at Citrus College

Pictured L-R: Ayala QB, Bryan Wilson, and GHS running back, Braydon Brus Thanks to Gustavo Vargas & Carlo Montalbo for the photos Editors Note: I apologize for posting this story earlier than usual for a Friday night game, but I have more medical procedures this week and needed to get it done. Football: There may […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 29 2021

Week Six Schedule: Etiwanda-Damien & Ayala vs Glendora Highlight Local Games

Football: Thursday: CV at Pasadena RCHS at Alta Loma Friday: Burroughs at Arcadia Ayala vs Glendora at Citrus College Azusa at Glendale Northview at Bonita Los Altos at Charter Oak Glenn at Covina Etiwanda at Damien Gladstone at Workman La Salle at St. Anthony Monrovia at La Canada Village Christian at Maranatha Muir at Burbank […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 29 2021

La Salle Sweeps Bishop Montgomery on Tuesday; Lancers Take Over Sole Possession of First Place in Del Rey League

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Volleyball: Heading into Tuesday’s Del Rey League showdown at La Salle, the visitors from Bishop Montgomery were 3-0 in league play. In fact, the Knights had dropped just one set in victories over St. Joseph, Mary Star and St. Anthony. La Salle, however, made a statement by sweeping the Knights […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 29 2021

Short-Handed Maranatha Grinds Out 11-7 Olympic League Victory Over Heritage Christian

Thanks to Maranatha for this report Girls Tennis: In their second league match, the short-handed Lady Minutemen had to come together to overcome three forfeited sets due to the absence of singles player, Violet Salvo. With a team of only nine players, Maranatha has no alternates, and thus, no wiggle room at all – if […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Sep 29 2021

Claremont Cruises to 15-3 Victory Over Ayala in Tuesday’s Palomares League Match

Girls Tennis: The Claremont High tennis program got a balanced effort in Tuesday’s 15-3 victory over Ayala. CHS went 7-2 in singles,  and 8-1 in doubles matches. Claremont’s No. 1 singles player, Sydney La, cruised once again. La won all three of her sets (and matches), and didn’t drop a single game. Kyriaki Papadatos (No. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 27 2021

La Salle Wins Two-Day Crescenta Valley Tournament; Dani Thomas-Nathan Named MVP

Girls Volleyball: La Salle had a significant and satisfying weekend. The Lancers persevered through a two-day event that included Chaminade, the No. 1 ranked program in CIF-SS Division 4, and claimed the Crescenta Valley Tournament title. La Salle won two (Burbank & Eagle Rock) of their three matches on Friday, and the lone setback being […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 26 2021

Mt. SAC Opens New Stadium w/45-21 Victory Over Bakersfield; Mounties Rack Up 465 Yards of Total Offense

Thanks to Mt. SAC for this game story College Football: (Walnut, CA) After five years of “road” home games, the Mt. SAC Football team finally debuted its new stadium on the Walnut campus at Hilmer Lodge Stadium Saturday night, September 25. “This is going to be an amazing facility for many, many years,” Mt. SAC […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 26 2021

Big-Play Defense Sparks PCC’s 30-27, Comeback Victory Over Citrus College

Thanks to PCC for this report College Football: Cornerback Kaydon Spens blocked a punt and recovered it for a touchdown with 9:23 left, then a minute later safety Osvaldo Raigosa‘s second interception of the game set up Cristian Contreras to kick the game-winning 25-yard field goal as the Pasadena City College football team downed Citrus, 30-27, at Robinson Stadium on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 26 2021

Ortega Shows off Versatility w/ TD’s via Rushing, Receiving & Punt Return; RHP Thumps Linfield Christian, 44-9, on Saturday

Photo by Susan Coulter Football: When you out-rush your opponent 268 to minus-one, the likelihood of winning is pretty much a foregone conclusion. Rio Hondo Prep made the two-hour trip to Linfield Christian and the Kares dominated throughout in Saturday’s 44-9 victory over the Lions. RHP scored the game’s first 44 points before Linfield Christian […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 26 2021

Every League Score From Week 5 & Updated Standings

Football: Angelus League: St. Paul (5-0) Loyola (5-1) St. Francis (3-1) Crespi (0-4) Angelus League Scores: St. Paul 28, Righetti 21 St. Francis 45, Los Altos 20 Loyola 34, Mira Costa 31 St. Bonaventure 65, Crespi 13 Baseline League: Etiwanda (5-0) Chino Hills (3-3) Upland (3-3) Damien (2-3) Rancho Cucamonga (2-3) Baseline League Scores: Bishop […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 25 2021

Noah Rodriguez Connects w/Carlos Hernandez 14 Times for 270 Yards & 4 TD’s; Monrovia Cruises to 36-17 Victory at San Dimas

Thanks to Shaun Kelley for game info and stats Football: It must be a lot of fun to be part of the 2021 Monrovia High School football team. So far, the Wildcats are 5-0, and that includes Friday night’s 36-17 victory at San Dimas. Monrovia took a 21-10 lead into the break, and the Saints, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 25 2021

Max Garrison Rushes for Three TD’s in St. Francis’ 45-20 Nonleague Victory Over Los Altos

Football: There was probably a little bemusement among those in the SGV area football world when they heard that Los Altos had taken an early 14-7 lead at St. Francis. The Conquerors entered Friday’s game with a 1-4 record and had been outscored by a combined margin of 149-83. The Golden Knights, however, would outscore […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Sep 25 2021

Week 5 Football Scores: Ayala, Glendora & Monrovia Remain Undefeated

Photo by Carlo Montalbo Football: Thursday: Ayala 31, La Habra 21 Bonita 27, Claremont 0 Charter Oak 37, West Covina 20 Covina 47, Sierra Vista 0 Mountain View 39, Azusa 28 Friday: Glendora 35, Diamond Ranch 0 St. Francis 45, Los Altos 20 Monrovia 36, San Dimas 17 Mayfair 40, Northview 28 Cajon 28, Rancho […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 25 2021

La Salle Wins Two of Three Matches in Friday’s Falcon Classic at Crescenta Valley

Girls Volleyball: La Salle went 2-1 at Friday’s Crescenta Valley Tournament. The Lancers swept Eagle Rock and Burbank (2-0) and fell in three to Venice (1-2). LS vs Burbank stats: La Salle got seven kills from Dani Thomas-Nathan, six from Avery Ward, five kills from Carhin Guillen and Ashley Li contributed four kills. Mikayla Hsieh […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Sep 25 2021

Glendora Catches Alta Loma & Claremont for Second Place in Palomares League After 4-Set Victory Over Wolfpack

Girls Volleyball: Glendora jumped into a three-way tie for second place in the Palomares League after defeating Claremont in four games. GHS won by scores of 26-24, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-19. Hailey Heflin had 14 kills and three blocks. Gianna Perez contributed 11 kills and 12 digs. Kendra Gonzales finished with seven kills and Maya […]

By Brian Baiotto