Water Polo/ Feb 01 2022

Andress Tallies 7 Goals & 7 Steals in GHS’ 16-8 Victory Over Ayala; Tartans Can Catch First-Place Bonita w/Win on Tuesday

Girls Water Polo: With Monday’s 16-8, Palomares League victory over visiting Ayala, Glendora has set up a very dramatic showdown today (Tuesday). The Tartans welcome the first-place Bearcats to their pool 19 days after a one-goal loss at Bonita. GHS trails BHS by one-half a game with two to play. Hailey Andress led the way […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 31 2022

La Salle Wins Eighth Consecutive Game, Defeating Poly, 18-16; Audrey Turner Scores 7 Goals For First-Place Lancers

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Water Polo: La Salle is heading into the playoffs on the highest of notes. With one game remaining in the regular season, the Lancers are riding an eight-game win streak. And thanks to its 18-16 victory over Pasadena Poly, La Salle is 9-0 in league play. Audrey Turner led the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 28 2022

Dylan Robertson (13 Goals) Outscores Muir; Pasadena Wins First Game of Season, 18-10, on Wednesday

Girls Water Polo: If Pasadena only won a single game this year (as their record shows on their MaxPreps page), at least it was over Muir. The Bulldogs defeated the Mustangs, 18-10, on Wednesday afternoon. Dylan Robertson had 13 goals, and actually outscored Muir’s offensive output by three goals on her own. Robertson had two goals […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 18 2022

Anika Nichols Scores 6 Goals in Glendora’s 18-8 Victory Over Claremont in Monday’s Palomares League Match Up

Girls Water Polo: Glendora stayed one-half game back on first-place Bonita thanks to an 18-8 victory over visiting Claremont on Monday. Anika Nichols led GHS with six goals and an assist. Hailey Andress contributed four goals, six assists, seven steals and an ejection drawn. Liz Ramirez finished with a pair of goals and assists, as […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 16 2021

West Covina Edges Wilson of Hacienda Heights, 6-5, in Wednesday’s Nonleague Thriller

Girls Water Polo: West Covina hung tough in Wednesday’s nonleague showdown at Wilson of Hacienda Heights. The Bulldogs trailed the Wildcats, 3-1, after the first quarter, but WCHS would outscore Wilson the rest of the way to claim a 6-5 victory. Sam Guerra had eight saves in the Bulldogs’ victory. Aliana Solorzano led WCHS with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 03 2021

Genesis Moradel Scores 7 Goals in West Covina’s 24-2 Victory at Baldwin Park

Girls Water Polo: For all intents and purposes, West Covina put the game away in the first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs had a seven-goal lead at Baldwin Park, and cruised to a 24-2 victory. Genesis Moradel led the way with seven goals. Salma Valle and Aliana Solorzano each scored four goals. Kassidy Lu scored her […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 03 2021

Hailey Andress Outscores La Serna on Thursday; Glendora Senior Scores 11 Goals in Tartans’ 15-10 Victory

Girls Water Polo: So far, so good. GHS is now 4-0 after Thursday’s 15-10 victory over La Serna. Hailey Andress led the way with 11 goals and nine steals. Liz Ramirez contributed four assists, 11 steals and one ejection drawn. Anika Nichols chipped in with two goals, two steals, a pair of ejections drawn and an […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 02 2021

Hailey Andress’ Six Goals Leads Glendora to a 14-12 Overtime Victory at Downey; Tartans Improve to 3-0

Girls Water Polo: Glendora watched its 8-3 halftime lead disappear on Wednesday. Downey outscored the visiting Tartans, 7-2, in the second half, and forced overtime. GHS, however, stayed unbeaten, defeating the Vikings, 14-12, in overtime. Hailey Andress paced the offense with six goals, three assists, five steals, four field blocks and an ejection drawn. Rachelle […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 01 2021

Hailey Andress Scores 9 Goals in Glendora’s 20-12 Victory Over St. Lucy’s; Tartans Improve to 2-0

Girls Water Polo: Glendora got goals from six different players and cruised to a 20-12 victory over St. Lucy’s. Hailey Andress led the way with nine goals, four assists, a steal and ejection drawn. Liz Ramirez chipped in with three goals, three assists and four steals. Aria Ng added three goals, three assists and an […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 01 2021

Aliana Solorzano Scores 7 Goals in West Covina’s 12-5 Victory at Montclair; Bulldogs Improve to 2-2

Girls Water Polo: West Covina got back into the pool after a week off. And the Bulldogs jumped on Montclair early, and claimed a 12-5 road victory. Aliana Solorzano actually outscored the Cavs on her own. Solorzano scored seven goals. Sam Guerra was solid in goal, blocking 16 shots. Genesis Moradel, who was double teamed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 19 2021

Glendora’s Second-Half Surge Leads Tartans to 12-9 Victory at Los Osos in Season Opener

Girls Water Polo: Glendora opened its 2021-22 season with a 12-9 victory at Los Osos. The Tartans used a 9-4 surge in the second half to overcome a two-goal deficit at the half. Aria Ng had three goals and three assists. Jezreel Gomez scored three goals of her own, and one assist. Rachelle Herrera chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jul 02 2021

Upland’s Sarah Haendiges & Sarah Farnworth Named CIF-SS Division 2 Player & Coach of the Year

2021 Softball All-CIF Southern Section: Pictured: Upland’s Sarah Haendiges & her coach, Sarah Farnworth Editors Note: We extended the coverage zone to mention as many local girls as possible. Division 1: Dee Dee Hernandez, Crescenta Valley Emily Leavitt, Ayala Division 2: Player of the Year: Sarah Haendiges, Upland Coach of the Year: Sarah Farnworth, Upland […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jul 02 2021

Diamond Ranch Pitcher Emily McCoskey Named Valle Vista League’s Most Valuable Player

All-Valle Vista League Softball: Most Valuable Player: Emily McCoskey of Diamond Ranch First Team: Jasmine Moreno, Charter Oak Alyssa Rubalcava, Charter Oak Jocelyn Robles, Charter Oak Kennedy Griego, Covina Maya Dabich, Diamond Ranch Brooke Batres, Diamond Ranch Emma Castro, Diamond Ranch Ylaria Valadez, Northview Breyawna Tucker, Northview Amber Rodriguez, Northview Jordan Hill, San Dimas Alexis […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 29 2021

Ayala Pitcher Emily Leavitt Named Palomares League’s Most Valuable Player

All-Palomares League Softball: Most Valuable Player: Emily Leavitt of Ayala High School First Team: Munchie Hassis, Ayala Teyha Banks, Ayala Madison Zaro, Ayala Allyssa Alano, Ayala Kendall Angulo, Bonita Alyssa Doucette, Bonita Mireya Rico, Bonita Marley Goluskin, Bonita Hannah Adams, Bonita Madyson Clark, Claremont Isabella Rivera, Claremont Kylie Ruiz, Colony Ashley Waite, Glendora Haley Ganino, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 28 2021

Iliana Cardenas Named Montview League’s Most Valuable Player; Five Aztecs’ Players Earn First-Team Honors

2021 All-Montview League: Most Valuable Player: Iliana Cardenas of Azusa High School First Team: From Azusa High School: Raelene Rodriguez Breanna Rodriguez Gwen Rivas Alyssa Ceballos Juliana Canizales Nogales: Jasmine Aguirre Marina Sandoval Samantha Varela Sierra Vista: Natalie Garcia Janessa Nappi Quetzalli Munoz Monica Gutierrez Vianey Orozco Workman: Ashley Alvarez 2021 Montview League Final Standings: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jun 20 2021

Arcadia’s Mikey Easter & Casey Spencer Named Pacific League’s Player & Pitcher of the Year

All-Pacific League: Player of the Year: Mikey Easter (Arcadia) Pitcher of the Year:  Casey Spencer (Arcadia) First Team: Alex Dolan, Arcadia Brandon Nguyen, Arcadia Julian Eskridge, Arcadia Jameson Ferraro, CV Luca Cuneeo, CV Daniel Neria, Burbank Ryan King, Burbank Aiden Cremarosa, Burroughs Benjamin Griffith, Pasadena Milan Bugarin, Glendale Second Team: Matthew McIntire, Arcadia Ari Nurhadi, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 08 2021

Orange Vista Scores 3 Runs in Top of 7; Coyotes End Historic Azusa Season, 4-2, in D-6 Playoffs

Softball: They say all good things must come to an end. But to be accurate, the 2021 softball season for the Azusa Aztecs was much better than “good.” After a perfect run through Montview League play and a first-round playoff victory, the Aztecs fell, 4-2, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 06 2021

Marissa Caballero Hits Grand Slam in Sixth Inning to Spark Upland; Highlanders Claim 8-2 Victory at Glendora

Softball: Apparently there’s a reason Upland is 22-2. Through the first five innings of play on Saturday at Glendora High School, the Highlanders’ bats were pretty quiet and trailed 2-1. Upland, though, erupted for seven runs in the top of the sixth inning and went on to defeat the Tartans, 8-2, in the second round […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 05 2021

Jordan Hill’s Arm & Abbie Ambriz’s Bat Leads San Dimas to 3-2 Victory Over Warren in Second Round of CIF D-2 Playoffs

Softball: San Dimas sure picked a good time to peak. The Saints defeated visiting Warren, 3-2, in Saturday’s second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. SDHS has won three straight and seven of their last eight games. Jordan Hill went the distance to earn the win. Hill allowed two runs on seven hits. She […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Jun 05 2021

Azusa Jumps on Victor Valley Early & Cruises to 10-5 Victory in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Softball: Azusa, which is having their best season in recent memory, grinded out a one-run victory over Indio in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Two days later, the Aztecs eliminated any drama by scoring early and defeating Victor Valley, 10-5. Azusa got six runs in the top of the third inning […]

By Brian Baiotto