Baseball/ May 26 2021

Maranatha Clinches at Least Share of Olympic League Title; Minutemen Defeat Heritage Christian, 10-0, in Six Innings

Baseball: Maranatha clinched at least a share of yet another Olympic League title on Tuesday night. The Minutemen defeated Heritage Christian, 10-0, in six innings. With one game to play, MHS holds a one-game advantage over second-place Valley Christian. Davis Cornwell went the first four scoreless innings. Cornwell allowed one hit, walked one and struck […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 26 2021

Ethan Sanders Goes Distance & Strikes Out 4 in St. Francis’ 5-1, Mission League Victory Over Chaminade

Baseball: It might not sound like much to others, but St. Francis doubled their Mission League win total over the past two days. The Golden Knights leapfrogged Loyola out of the league cellar after defeating Chaminade, 5-1, on Tuesday. It’s also clinched their first Mission League series victory of 2021. Ethan Sanders surrendered 11 hits […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 26 2021

South Hills Pounds Wilson Pitching in Tuesday’s 12-3, Hacienda League Victory

Pictured L-R: Kai Panuelas, Matthew Yanez & Matthew Lorenzano Baseball: South Hills took out their recent frustrations on Wilson pitching in Tuesday’s 12-3, Hacienda League beatdown of the Wildcats. The Huskies out-hit the Wildcats, 18-6. Matthew Lorenzano went five innings to get the win. Lorenzano allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits. He walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 25 2021

Spencer (8-0) Can Secure Pacific League Championship Tonight Against CV; Easter & Nguyen Lead Arcadia’s Offense

Pictured L-R are seniors Casey Spencer & Mikey Easter Baseball: Casey Spencer transferred to Arcadia for a number of reasons. And on that list (of reasons) included the very real scenario of going head-to-head against Crescenta Valley with the Pacific League championship on the line. Spencer will get that chance tonight (Tuesday), as the Apaches […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 25 2021

St. Francis Scores Twice in Top of 7 to Defeat Chaminade, 2-1; Kai Purdy-Burton Goes Distance & Strikes Out 11

Baseball: Whew! St. Francis needed a win in the worst way. After eight consecutive losses and 27 days since their last victory, the Golden Knights not only snapped their losing streak, they did so in dramatic fashion. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the seventh inning at Chaminade, they scored a pair of runs off […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 25 2021

Damien Clinches at Least Share of Baseline League Title With Monday’s 15-11 Victory Over Rancho Cucamonga

Baseball: What better or more exciting a way for Damien to clinch at least a share of the Baseline League title, than in a game that featured 26 combined runs, 26 hits and three errors? The Spartans claimed a 15-11 victory over visiting Rancho Cucamonga on Monday, and with two games to play, Damien holds […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 25 2021

Etiwanda Pounds Out 20 Base Hits in 14-2, Baseline League Victory at Upland

Baseball: Etiwanda is both young and far better than their 10-14 overall record would indicate. The Eagles got six runs in the top of the first inning and hammered Upland, 14-2, in the first of three this week with the Highlanders. Alfredo Capacete got the win, going five innings and allowing a pair of unearned […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 25 2021

Charter Oak Shuts Out Diamond Ranch, 10-0, in 5 Innings; Ceballos Doubles, Triples & Drives in 2 Runs

Baseball: There wasn’t any drama on Monday. Charter Oak was going to thump winless Diamond Ranch and they did their jobs. Zack Bauer went three scoreless innings and allowed one hit while striking out three in a 10-0, five-inning victory over the Panthers. Isaiah Alvarez closed out the win with two scoreless innings of his […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 24 2021

Final Week of Regular Season: Damien, Maranatha & Monrovia on Doorstep of Claiming League Titles

Baseball: This is it. The final week of the regular season. Thus far, Ayala, Marshall Fundamental and San Dimas have officially wrapped up Palomares, Mission Valley and Valle Vista league titles, respectively. The drama this week has Damien, Flintridge Prep, Maranatha and Monrovia on the verge of Baseline, Prep, Olympic and Rio Hondo league title […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2021

Baseball Standings Through 5/22; Ayala, Marshall Fundamental & San Dimas Clinch Outright League Titles

Baseball: Baseline League: Damien (16-6 overall, 10-2 in league) Chino Hills (16-7, 8-4) RCHS (18-8, 7-5) Los Osos (13-9, 7-5) Etiwanda (9-14, 3-9) Upland (9-15, 1-11) Del Rey League: Bishop Amat (16-6, 9-0) La Salle (9-8, 6-3) St. Paul (11-15, 3-6) Serra (7-17, 3-7) Cathedral (10-12, 3-9) Hacienda League: Los Altos (18-5, 7-1) South Hills […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 23 2021

Ayala Gets 20th Win on Saturday; Bulldogs Claim 12-8 Victory at Yucaipa

Baseball: Ayala became part of the 20-win club after its 12-8 victory at Yucaipa on Saturday. It’s the Bulldogs 16th consecutive win. Wyatt Doty got the loss for the Roadrunners. Doty went four innings and allowed 11 runs (eight earned) on nine hits. He walked three and struck out four Bulldogs’ batters. Jacob Badawi walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Los Altos Wins Hacienda League Championship in Walk-Off Style; Conquerors Defeat South Hills, 6-5

Baseball: Los Altos clinched the Hacienda League championship on Saturday. The Conquerors saw South Hills tie the game at 5-5 with two outs in the top of the seventh. So, in the bottom half, Los Altos answered with a run of their own, and the walk-off, 6-5 victory. Coupled with Tuesday’s 1-0 win, the Conquerors […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

San Dimas Snaps Arcadia’s 10-Game Win Streak; Saints Defeat Apaches, 12-3, on Saturday Morning

Baseball: Don’t look now, but Arcadia is actually human. After 10 consecutive wins, the Apaches dropped a 12-3 decision at San Dimas on Saturday morning. The Saints extended their win streak to nine games. Matt Romero got the win, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on 10 hits. He walked one and struck […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Zantenson Goes 6 Scoreless in Relief; La Salle Clinches No. 2 Seed in Del Rey League After 4-2 Victory at St. Paul

Baseball: La Salle has now played Cathedral, Serra and St. Paul in a trio of Del Rey League three-game series. And the Lancers have won all three, two games to one. St. Paul was their latest victim. Val Gomez went the first inning on the mound for La Salle and surrendered two runs on three […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Cataldo Goes 4 Scoreless in RCHS’ 6-0 Victory Over Etiwanda; Cougars 1-Game Back of 2nd Place CHHS

Baseball: With Friday’s 6-0 victory, Rancho Cucamonga won its three-game series with Etiwanda, 2-1. And they bounced back from a disappointing loss on Tuesday. Nicholas Cataldo got the win after going four scoreless innings. Cataldo allowed two hits, walked two and struck out one Eagles’ batter. Justin Hines (two innings) and Eddie Rocha (one) combined […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Northview Catches COHS for Valle Vista League’s No. 2 Spot; Vikings Defeat Chargers, 3-1, on Friday

Baseball: Charter Oak took a 1-0 lead into the top of the fifth inning against visiting Northview. A COHS victory would wrap up the Valle Vista League’s No. 2 spot. Instead, Northview got two runs in thee fifth and one in the sixth inning to defeat Charter Oak, 3-1, on Friday. Chris Ceballos went the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

La Canada Scores 4 Runs in Bottom of 10 to Defeat Monrovia, 5-4, on Friday; Wildcats Hold 2-Game Lead w/2 to go

Baseball: In each of the three Rio Hondo League showdowns between first-place Monrovia and second-place La Canada, the games were settled by one run. And Friday’s season finale between the Wildcats and Spartans was no different. This time, though, La Canada was on the other end after a pair of one-run losses to Monrovia. LCHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Jack Van Cleve Strikes Out 13 Batters in Rio Hondo Prep’s 8-5 Victory Over Chadwick

Photos by Belinda Mosher: Baseball: Rio Hondo Prep secured third place in the Prep League with Friday’s 8-5 victory over Chadwick. Jack Van Cleve earned the win after 6 1/3 innings of work. Van Cleve surrendered four runs (one earned) on four hits. He walked two and struck out 13 Dolphins’ batters. Bennett Underwood picked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Bonita Secures No. 2 Seed out of Palomares League; Bearcats Ride Rangel’s Arm to 7-3 Victory Over Alta Loma

Baseball: Bonita officially clinched the second seed out of the Palomares League on Friday. Edrian Rangeel went six innings in Bonita’s 7-3 victory over Alta Loma. Rangel allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits. He walked two and struck out five. Dominic Paris was stuck with the loss. Paris surrendered seven runs (three earned) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 22 2021

Ayala Wins Palomares League Championship After 24-3 Beatdown of Colony

Baseball: Ayala made it 15 consecutive victories on Friday. The Bulldogs pounded out a 24-3 victory at Colony to officially clinch the outright Palomares League championship. After Andreas Pasillas went a scoreless first inning, Eric Arraraz, Randy Limon and Anthony Dominguez combined to go the next six innings. Oscar Morales singled, tripled, scored and had […]

By Brian Baiotto