Baseball/ Apr 19 2023

Jacob Ramos & Anthony Flores Combine on Mound in Northview’s 6-2 Valle Vista League Victory Over Diamond Ranch

Editor’s Note: Diamond Ranch doesn’t post their roster online. Baseball: A few weeks ago, it might have seemed improbable. But after starting 1-4 in Valle Vista League games, Northview could actually finish in third place if they win out. After Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over Diamond Ranch, NHS is now 2-4 in league games. And they […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 18 2023

Etiwanda, La Salle, Marshall Fundamental, South Hills & West Covina Make April 17th CIF-SS Baseball Poll

Baseball: Division 1 1- Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks 2- Huntington Beach 3- Santa Margarita 4- JSerra Catholic 5- Corona 5- Cypress 7- Harvard Westlake 8- Orange Lutheran 9- Pacifica/Garden Grove 10- Etiwanda Division 2: 1- Gahr 2- South Hills 3- Mater Dei 4- Aquinas 5- Crespi 6- Quartz Hill 7- West Ranch 8- Crescenta Valley 9- […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 18 2023

Monrovia Scores Single Runs in Seventh & Eighth Innings to Defeat South Pasadena, 2-1, in Rio Hondo League Thriller

Baseball: Monrovia was just one out away from falling into second place in the Rio Hondo League standings. The Wildcats trailed visiting South Pasadena, 1-0, in a first-place showdown. Monrovia, however, got one run in the bottom of the seventh and another in the eighth to claim a 2-1 victory. And with three league games […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 18 2023

Michael Liquori Tosses Seven-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out Eight in San Marino’s 7-0 RHL Victory Over La Canada

Baseball: After opening 2023 Rio Hondo League play with four consecutive one-run losses, San Marino has now won five consecutive games. The Titans got a seven-hit shutout from Michael Liquori in Monday’s 7-0 victory over La Canada. Liquori walked three and fanned eight LCHS batters. With three RHL games remaining, the Titans and Tigers both […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 18 2023

Marshall Fundamental Clinches MVL Title; Sparks Goes Five Scoreless & Strikes Out Seven in 9-0 Victory Over Gabrielino

Photos by Stephen Delgado Baseball: Marshall Fundamental wrapped up a Mission Valley League championship on Monday. It’s their third consecutive and second (2021 & 2023) outright title. In 2022, the Eagles and Arroyo were co-champs. Marshall cruised to a 9-0 victory over visiting Gabrielino. With three games to play, Marshall leads Arroyo and Gabrielino by […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 18 2023

Andrew Carter Goes Six Scoreless & Allows Just Two Hits in Damien’s 7-0 Victory at RCHS; Spartans Improve to 10-0 in Baseline League Play

Baseball: If Damien is able to secure a Baseline League championship, it would be hard not to consider Andrew Carter for the league’s MVP. Carter doesn’t just win, he goes deep into every outing. On Monday, Carter went six scoreless in a 7-0 victory at Rancho Cucamonga. Carter allowed just two hits, didn’t issue a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 17 2023

Monrovia Enters Final Stretch 10-10, But Wildcats Set to Battle South Pasadena & San Marino w/RHL Title at Stake

Baseball: The 2023 regular season has been an up-and-down ride for the Monrovia baseball program. Through the first 20 games, the Wildcats largest win streak has been two games. On the other hand, Monrovia hasn’t lost more than two in a row. The Wildcats enter the final two weeks having just claimed a 2-1 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2023

Standings Through 4/15: Arcadia, COHS, Damien, Maranatha, Marshall Fundamental, SDHS & South Hills Remain Unbeaten in League Games

Photo by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Editor’s Note: League records take precedent, because it’s that mark that determines who makes the playoffs. And the records are taken from the MaxPreps page of each program. Baseline League: Damien (15-4-2, 9-0) Etiwanda (13-5, 8-1) RCHS (10-9, 4-5) Upland (8-9, 3-6) Los Osos (6-11, 2-7) Chino Hills (6-11, 1-8) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2023

JC Baseball Standings Through April 15: Chaffey College Takes Three-Game Lead in IEAC w/Seven to Play

College Baseball: Conference Standings Through April 15th: Inland Empire Athletic: Chaffey (22-11, 15-2) Mt. San Jacinto (24-7, 11-5) Cerros Coso (22-14, 14-7) SBVC (15-18, 8-9) Desert (19-13, 8-10) Barstow (8-29, 6-15) Victor Valley (3-29, 2-16) Chaffey’s Remaining Schedule: 4/18: Chaffey at Cerro Coso 4/20: Cerro Coso at Chaffey 4/22: Chaffey at Cerro Coso 4/25: Barstow […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2023

Sam Silversmith Goes Seven Innings, Allowing Two Runs & Striking Out Seven in Mt. SAC’s 10-3 SCC Victory at Compton

Pictured L-R: Sam Silversmith & Trent Merrill College Baseball: Mt. SAC clinched its three-game SCC series with Compton College, 2-1. The Mounties claimed a 10-3 road victory on Saturday. Sam Silversmith earned the win, allowing two runs on four hits over his seven innings. Silversmith issued two walks and fanned seven. Trent Merrill closed it […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2023

Four Warren Pitchers Combine in 6-1 Victory at San Marino; Bears Out-Hit Titans, 13-6, on Saturday

Baseball: San Marino entered its final nonleague game of 2023 having won four of their last five. On Saturday morning, however, Warren handed the Titans a 6-1 setback. The Bears out-hit SMHS, 13-6. Brandon Ibarra, Marco Ibarra, Holden Hungerford and Tyler Fleer combined to shut down the Titans. The Bears quartet surrendered just an unearned […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 16 2023

Charter Oak Rallies for Five Runs in Top of Seventh to Defeat Northview, 5-1, on Saturday; Chargers Improve to 6-0 in VVL Games

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Northview was three outs away from its biggest Valle Vista League victory of 2023. The Vikings led Charter Oak, 1-0, in the top of the seventh, and Kiki Villegas was on his way to a shutout. But five hits, a sacrifice bunt, a walk and an error later, and Charter […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

Ryan McCulloch Goes 3-for-5 w/a Double, Home Run & Seven RBIs in Rio Hondo Prep’s 11-6 Nonleague Victory Over Keppel

Baseball: In the fall, Ryan McCulloch will be wearing a Cal football uniform. But for at least two more weeks, McCulloch’s weapon isn’t his body, it’s his bat. On Friday, McCulloch went 3-for-5 with a double, home run and seven RBIs in Rio Hondo Prep’s 11-6 nonleague victory at Keppel. Nate Curtis singled twice, scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

Sam Grunberg & Brandon Nguyen Combine for Six Hits & Six RBIs in Glendale’s 12-8 Victory Over Citrus College

College Baseball: If a slugfest is your thing, Glendale Community College was the place to be on Friday. The Vaqueros pounded out a 12-8 Western State Conference victory over Citrus in a game that featured 20 runs, 19 hits and seven pitchers. The Owls got as close as 7-6 in the top of the sixth, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

Avery Truesdale’s 2-Run Double in Ninth Leads Arcadia to 3-1 Victory at Burroughs; Apaches Improve to 10-0 in Pacific League Games

Baseball: Arcadia remains the team to beat if you want to win a Pacific League championship. The Apaches took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh at Burroughs. The Bears would tie the game at 1-1 when Lucas Beltran had an RBI ground out. Two innings later, however, Arcadia scored twice and claimed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

Chaffey Picks Up 7-4 Victory Over PCC in Nonconference Battle; Jackson Went Six Innings & Allowed Two Runs for Panthers

Pictured L-R: Donovann Jackson and Clay Porter College Baseball: Chaffey and PCC met up Friday in a nonconference showdown at Brookside Park. The Panthers claimed a 7-4 victory with thanks to a five-run sixth inning. Donovann Jackson went six innings to earn the win. Jackson surrendered two runs on five hits. He walked three and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 15 2023

South Hills Sweeps Walnut After Friday’s 10-1 Victory in Hacienda League Showdown Between First-Place Programs

Baseball: South Hills took one step closer to a sixth Hacienda League championship in the last seven years. And they did so with an exclamation mark. At the beginning of the week, Walnut and South Hills were 4-0 in league games. But after victories of 4-2 and 10-1, the Huskies have a two-game lead over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Sixth Inning Doubles From Sobiesiak & Shigenaka Lead Etiwanda to a 3-2 Victory Over Mater Dei at Boras Classic

Pictured L-R: Dylan Goff, Tyler Shigenaka & Parker Sobiesiak Baseball: Etiwanda claimed a 3-2 victory over Mater Dei at the Boras Classic on Thursday. Landon Gordon got the loss for the 15th ranked program in the state, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits. Gordon went 5 1/3 innings, walked one and he struck […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Maranatha Defeats Nationally Ranked Villa Park & Santa Margarita in Consecutive Days at Boras Classic

Baseball: Maranatha has had arguably the best two-day run in program history, according to Matt Shupper. And the MHS coach has plenty to back that up with. On Wednesday, the Minutemen defeated (No. 7 in California & 15th nationally) Villa Park, 10-4, at the Boras Classic. Fast forward 24 hours, and MHS outlasted No. 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Apr 14 2023

Trailing 7-2 in Bottom of Seventh, Ayala Rallies for Six Runs & Defeats Alta Loma, 8-7, in Palomares League Thriller

Baseball: There are tough losses that baseball players have to endure. And then there are those kicked-in-the-stones type of losses. Unfortunately, Alta Loma suffered the latter on Thursday. Looking for their first Palomares League win, the Braves took a 7-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. Ayala, however, rallied for six runs in […]

By Brian Baiotto