Football/ Oct 21 2023

Sanders Tosses 2 & Runs for 2 Scores in St. Francis’ 42-27 Victory at Crespi; Golden Knights Clinch at Least a Share of Angelus League Title

Football: St. Francis secured at least a share of the Angelus League championship on Friday night. The Golden Knights picked up a 42-27 victory at Crespi, and they improved to 4-0 in league games. With one week to play, SFHS holds a one-game lead over second-place Loyola, and the Golden Knights hold the tiebreaker thanks […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 21 2023

In Battle of Undefeated Programs, RCHS Survives, 36-35, at Damien; Cougars Extend Win Streak Over Spartans to 9 Games

Thanks to Shaun Kelley for game info & stats Football: The Baseline League showdown between two undefeated programs was everything a game of that magnitude should be. Both teams led on Friday night, and there was a dramatic ending, but Rancho Cucamonga survived, 36-35, at Damien. The Spartans trailed 36-29 with less than a minute […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 21 2023

On Final Play of Game, GHS Stops South Hills One-Yard Shy of Victory; Tartans Edge Huskies, 38-34, in Citrus 4 League Thriller

Photos by Gwen Pointer & Carlo Montalbo Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Trailing 38-34, and with approximately 10 seconds remaining on the clock and no timeouts, Danny Resendiz took the end-around handoff to his left. After eight steps or so, the South Hills junior cut right and headed towards the east end zone at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 21 2023

Boone Lourd Tosses 4 TD Passes in Brentwood’s 34-13 Gold Coast League Victory Over Rio Hondo Prep

Thanks to Clarissa Johnson for the photos & Harry Joe for the game info Football: It wasn’t Rio Hondo Prep’s night. For the first time in 2023, the Kares were on the wrong end of a lopsided score. Brentwood scored the game’s first 34 points and defeated visiting RHP, 34-13, in a Gold Coast League […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 21 2023

Week 9 Scores & Updated Standings; RCHS is Last Unbeaten Program After 36-35 Victory at Damien, Claremont Secures First Win of 2023

Week Nine Scores: Thursday: Mountain West League: Bonita 35, Alta Loma 0 Ayala 45, Charter Oak 10 Pacific League: Muir 37, Arcadia 0 Burbank 34, Pasadena 6 Rio Hondo League: Monrovia 54, Poly 22 Valle Vista League: San Dimas 34, Diamond Ranch 20 Friday: Angelus League: St. Francis 42, Crespi 27 Baseline League: RCHS 36, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 20 2023

First Round Scores for CIF-SS Girls Volleyball Playoffs; Palomares League Goes 0-3 on Thursday

Girls Volleyball Playoff Scores: Editor’s Note: There aren’t scores posted for the Northview-La Sierra & Arcadia-The Archer School matches on either the CIF-SS website or the MaxPreps pages of the Vikings or Apaches. Tuesday’s D-6 Wild Card: Western Christian 3, La Quinta 0 D-8: Tahquitz 3, Marshall Fundamental 0 Thursday’s First-Round Matches: D-2: Redondo Union […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 20 2023

Marshall Fundamental Defeats Rosemead, 11-7, on Thursday; Eagles Secure Second Place in MVL

Girls Tennis: Marshall Fundamental was able to secure the No. 2 seed out of the Mission Valley League. The Lady Eagles defeated their host from Rosemead, 11-7, on Thursday afternoon. And it was the Marshall singles players that carried the load, winning eight of their nine matches. Hannah Hagiwara (No. 1 singles) swept all three […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 20 2023

Village Christian Ends Maranatha’s Hopes of an Olympic League Title; Crusaders Defeat Minutemen, 80-74, in Games

Girls Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report: For the third time since 2012, Maranatha will not be crowned as Olympic League champions; but it isn’t for lack of opportunities. The opportunities were there in abundance. But opportunities must be accompanied by hunger and a will to win to result in a championship. The latter […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Oct 20 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Takes La Serna to the Limit, But Lancers Defeat Tologs in First Round of CIF-SS Division 4 Playoffs

Girls Volleyball: The Flintridge Sacred Heart volleyball program saw its season come to an end on Thursday. But the Tologs didn’t go down without a fight. La Serna edged FSHA in five games in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. The Lancers won by scores of 25-23, 22-25, 24-26, 25-22 and 15-12. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 20 2023

Mielke Throws 3 TD passes & Montenegro Runs for 2 in Bonita’s 35-0 Mountain West League Victory Over Alta Loma

Photos by Beth Oualline & Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Insta), & scoring plays by Darren Baumunk Football: One week after a disappointing three-point loss at Ayala in the Mountain West League opener, Bonita bounced back and put itself in position to earn a CIF-SS playoff berth next week. The Bearcats cruised to a 35-0 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 20 2023

Barroso Throws Two TD Passes & Runs for Another in Ayala’s 45-10 Mountain West League Victory at Charter Oak

Football: Ayala drove out to Covina on Thursday night and left Charter Oak with a 45-10 victory. The win all but secured the Mountain West League title. Technically, the Bulldogs will officially regain the MWL crown when they defeat visiting Alta Loma (1-9, 0-2) next Friday. But what had to make Ayala coach AJ Gracia […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Oct 19 2023

Gonzalez & Duenes Combine to Score Nine Goals in San Dimas’ 13-2 Valle Vista League Victory at Charter Oak

Thanks to Jack Nance for the SDHS stats & photo Boys Water Polo: San Dimas remained perfect in Valle Vista League play on Wednesday. The Saints cruised to a 13-2 victory at Charter Oak, and they improved to 5-0 in league. SDHS used a 9-1 run in the second half to pull away from the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 19 2023

Marshall Fundamental Cruises to an 18-0 Victory Over South El Monte in Mission Valley League Match

Girls Tennis: Marshall Fundamental had about as good a day as one could hope for on a tennis court. The Lady Eagles literally swept South El Monte, 18-0, in a Mission Valley League match. The Marshall singles players, Hannah Hagiwara, Diana Kasabian and Elena Edmonds, all went 3-0. As did the doubles teams of Sierra […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 19 2023

West Covina Doubles Goes 9-0 in 15-3 Valle Vista League Victory Over Diamond Ranch

Girls Tennis: West Covina dominated Diamond Ranch in a Valle Vista League tennis match. The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 15-3 victory over the Panthers. Ferria Xu and Julia Renteria, the No. 1 and No. 2 singles players for WCHS, both went 3-0. No. 3 singles, Jenny Tang, picked up one win in three matches. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 19 2023

Samantha Rodriguez, the 20-Year-Old Niece of Northview OC Anthony Silva, was Killed in Car Crash; Gofundme Account Has Been Opened

By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor There are times when people of all ethnic, religious and political backgrounds seem to come together. And this is one of those moments. Last Friday, the Northview football program was at San Dimas High School in the Valle Vista League opener for both programs. As both teams prepared to head […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 18 2023

JCAB & CCCSIA Football Polls; Mt. SAC Ranked Third in State; Citrus, Chaffey & PCC Trending Upwards

College Football: October 16th Polls: JCAB Football Poll: 1- City College of San Francisco (6-0) 2- Riverside City (6-0) 3- Mt. SAC (6-0) 4- Fullerton (6-0) 5- Butte (5-1) 6- College of San Mateo (5-1) 7- American River (5-1) 8- Golden West (5-1) 9- Reedley (5-1) 10- Ventura (4-2) 11- Sierra (4-2) 12- College of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 18 2023

Angel Barraza is ‘Heart & Soul’ of Northview Football Team; Vikings’ Senior is Invaluable on Both Sides of the Ball

Football: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor There’s something about Northview athletes and their coaches. They find ways to mold what many would consider average-sized kids into game-changing football players. It all starts with a commitment to one another, and a relentless work ethic seems to be the first key ingredient to their collective success. And […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Oct 18 2023

Claremont Stays Unbeaten in Palomares League Play After Sweep of Bonita; Lady Wolfpack Edge Bearcats, 77-72, in Games

Girls Tennis: As they’ve done all season, the Claremont High School doubles teams saved the day. For the second time in two Palomares League matchups, CHS edged Bonita. Three weeks ago, the Wolfpack defeated Bonita, 10-8, in La Verne. Claremont trailed 7-5 as they headed into the final round, but won five of the six […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 17 2023

With Two Games to Play in 2023 Regular Season, Calpreps Released Their Week-Nine Football Projections

The website Calpreps Released its Week-Nine Predictions: Editor’s Note: The whole purpose of posting this is to see how accurate Calpreps is & who is considered the favorite to area games. Angelus League: St. Francis 52, Crespi 7 Loyola 22, Paraclete 21 St. Paul 28, Cathedral 21 Baseline League: RCHS 31, Damien 21 Upland 31, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Football/ Oct 17 2023

Rancho Cucamonga at Damien & Rio Hondo Prep-Brentwood Highlight Week Nine Football Schedule

Week Nine Schedule: Thursday: Mountain West League: Alta Loma at Bonita Ayala at Charter Oak Pacific League: Arcadia at Muir Pasadena at Burbank Rio Hondo League: Poly at Monrovia Valle Vista League: San Dimas at Diamond Ranch Friday: Angelus League: St. Francis at Crespi Baseline League: RCHS at Damien Upland at Chino Hills Citrus 4 […]

By Brian Baiotto