Softball/ Mar 14 2023

Lauren Romero Goes 5-for-5 & Drives in Four Runs in West Covina’s 13-9 Victory at Wilson; Bulldogs Overcame 7-0 Deficit

Softball: When West Covina picked up its bats in the top of the third inning, they trailed Wilson, 7-0, on Monday afternoon. The Bulldogs, however, would get four in the third and five in the fourth inning, and eventually claimed a 13-9 victory. Lauren Romero went 5-for-5 with a double and four RBIs. Dior Lozano […]

By Brian Baiotto


Tennis/ Mar 14 2023

Ayala, Claremont, Northview & San Dimas Ranked in Most Recent CIF-SS Boys Tennis Poll

Boys Tennis: Open Division/Division 1: 1- University 2- Palos Verdes 3- Peninsula 4- Corona del Mar 5- Woodbridge 6- Harvard Westlake 7- Loyola 8- Claremont 9- Beckman 10- Portola Others: Foothill, Arcadia, Calabasas, San Marino, San Marcos, Los Osos, Servite Division 2: 1- Sage Hill 2- Huntington Beach 3- JSerra 4- Edison 5- San Juan […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 14 2023

Through 11 Games, St. Francis Has Already Matched 2022’s Win Total; Shaun Kort’s Program Making Forward Steps in First Year

Baseball: To say the St. Francis baseball program has struggled of late would be quite the understatement. In 2020-2022, the Golden Knights had an overall record of 18-48, and a 10-31 mark in Mission League games. It’s been 14 years since the last time SF had a winning record (16-13), and the program had a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 14 2023

March 13th CIF-SS Poll: South Hills Ranked No. 1 in Division 2, Glendora is No. 2 in D-4

Photo of Sterling Patick by Gia Cunningham Baseball: Division 1: 1- Notre Dame (SO) 2- Villa Park 3- JSerra Catholic 4- Santa Margarita Catholic 5- Harvard-Westlake 6- Orange Lutheran 7- Bonita 8- Corona 9- Sierra Canyon 10- Los Alamitos Others: La Mirada, Etiwanda, Cypress, Foothill, Huntington Beach, Bishop Amat Division 2: 1- South Hills 2- […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Mar 12 2023

Standings Through 3/11: RCHS Remains Undefeated, Ayala, Flintridge Prep, FSHA, GHS, Northview, South Hills & Upland Looking Strong

Photo by Taegan Maysami Softball: Editor’s Note: League records take precedent, because it’s a program’s league record that determines whether they make the playoffs. Baseline League: RCHS (12-0-1, 0-0) Upland (5-2, 0-0) Los Osos (8-6, 0-0) Etiwanda (6-5-1, 0-0) Chino Hills (4-5, 0-0) St. Lucy’s (0-0, 0-0) Camino Real: St. Joseph (4-6, 1-1) St. Genevieve […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 12 2023

Standings Through 3/11: Arcadia, Bonita, Covina, GHS. La Salle, Maranatha, SDHS & South Hills Look Primed for League Play

Photo by Mario Veliz Baseball: Editor’s Note: League records take precedent, because it’s a program’s league record that determines whether they make the playoffs. Baseline League: Damien (3-2-2, 1-0) Upland (4-2, 0-0) RCHS (5-3, 0-0) Etiwanda (3-2, 0-0) Los Osos (3-3, 0-0) Chino Hills (4-3, 0-1) Del Rey: Bishop Amat (7-2, 4-0) La Salle (6-3, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Volleyball/ Mar 11 2023

Chang & Treman Lead Arcadia to Sweep at San Marino; Apaches Improve to 5-1 in 2023

Pictured L-R: Maison Chang and Luke Treman Boys Volleyball: Arcadia made quick work of San Marino to improve to 5-1. The Apaches defeated the Titans by scores of 25-8, 25-21 and 25-21. Maison Chang had nine kills, three blocks and a pair of aces. Luke Treman contributed nine kills and four aces. And Kyle Soriano […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 10 2023

Camden Farina Goes Five Hitless & Scoreless Innings to Lead Bonita to a 4-0 Victory Over Kofa at Perfect Game Tourney

Baseball: Bonita got another outstanding effort on the mound in Thursday’s 4-0 victory over Kofa of Yuma, Arizona. Three BHS pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout at the Perfect Game Tournament. Camden Farina went five scoreless and hitless innings. He walked one and fanned six Kings’ batters to earn the win. Elijah Guererro and Tristan […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 10 2023

Bishop Amat Pitching Strikes Out 17 La Salle Batters in Thursday’s 6-3 Del Rey League Victory in 12 Innings

Photos by Mario Veliz Baseball: Bishop Amat has served as a thorn in the side of La Salle for several years now. The Lancers have claimed four consecutive Del Rey League games, and nine of their last 10 with La Salle. And this one had to sting. La Salle scored two runs in the bottom […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Mar 10 2023

Alverno Heights Academy Edges St. Genevieve, 5-4, in Thursday’s Camino Real League Contest

Softball: Alverno Heights Academy improved to 3-0 in Camino Real League play thanks to Thursday’s 5-4 victory over St. Genevieve. Trinity Godson got the win. Godson went the distance, allowing four runs on seven hits. She walked seven and struck out 12 St. Genevieve batters. Offensively, Godson helped herself by going 3-for-4 with a double […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 10 2023

Alta Loma Offense Pounds Out 13 Hits in 8-2 Victory Over Diamond Bar; Braves Improve to 5-1-1

Baseball: Alta Loma had one last tune-up before opening Palomares League play next week. And the Braves claimed an 8-2 victory over Diamond Bar. Adam Abboud got the loss. He surrendered three runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings. Abboud walked two and fanned four. The Braves got three runs on four hits against […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 10 2023

Patick Throws 4-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 10 in 4-0 Victory Over No. 1 Ranked (D-2) Gahr at Perfect Game Tourney

Baseball: Sterling Patick sure lived up to his first name on Thursday. The Huskies lefty shut out the current No. 1 ranked team in the latest CIF-SS Division 2 poll. In a battle of the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in D-2, South Hills defeated Gahr, 4-0, at the Perfect Game Tournament in Orange […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Mar 09 2023

Gossett Goes Distance in Claremont’s 2-1 Palomares League Victory Over Bonita; Shroyer Strikes Out 9 in Bearcats’ Loss

Photo by Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Softball: The defending CIF-SS Division 3 champs have opened the Palomares League portion of their schedule with a record of 0-2. One day after surrendering four runs in the bottom of the seventh at Ayala (5-4), the Bearcats visited Claremont. And once again, it was a one-run loss. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 09 2023

Marcos Rosales Doubles, Triples & Drives in Two Runs in South Hills’ 12-2 Mercy-Rule Victory Over Glendora in Six Innings

Baseball: In a battle of CIF-SS ranked programs, South Hills picked up a 12-2, mercy-rule victory over Glendora in six innings. The Huskies scored two or more runs in four of the game’s six frames at the Perfect Game West Coast High School Showdown. Evan Ellis was stuck with the loss. Ellis surrendered four runs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 09 2023

Dylan Goff Goes Six Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 9 in Etiwanda’s 4-0 Victory Over Northview

Baseball: Dylan Goff has picked up from where he left off in 2022. Goff went six shutout innings and allowed just four hits in Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Northview. Goff didn’t issue a walk and struck out nine NHS batters. Of his 84 pitches, Goff threw 61 strikes. Nicolas Neri went the seventh for EHS, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 09 2023

Justin Santiago Throws 2-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 8 Against 16th Ranked Program in State; Bearcats Defeat La Mirada, 4-0, at Perfect Game Tourney

Baseball: Justin Santiago has quietly but impressively cemented himself as one of the SGV’s most elite pitchers. In his latest gem on Wednesday, the Bonita senior threw a 2-hit shutout in Bonita’s 4-0 victory over La Mirada. It was a battle of programs ranked 16th (LMHS) and 24th (BHS) in California by MaxPreps. Santiago allowed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 09 2023

Jared Day Goes 6 1/3 Innings & Allows Unearned Run in La Habra’s 3-1 Victory Over Charter Oak

Photos by Gwen Pointer Baseball: La Habra snapped Charter Oak’s three-game win streak on Wednesday. The Highlanders defeated the Chargers, 3-1, after getting two runs in the bottom of the fifth and one more in the sixth inning. Jared Day went 6 1/3 innings to earn the win. Day allowed one unearned run on four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ Mar 08 2023

Ayala Rallies For 4 Runs in Bottom of Seventh Inning to Stun Bonita, 5-4, in Palomares League Opener

Softball: Ayala drew first blood in what should be a fight to the finish in the chase for a Palomares League championship. The Bulldogs knocked off the reigning league and CIF-SS Division 3 champs, and did so in dramatic fashion. Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Bulldogs got one run. And […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 08 2023

Jackson Hisey Goes Distance & Strikes Out 11 in Maranatha’s 8-2 Olympic League Victory Over Village Christian

Baseball: Maranatha improved to 2-0 in Olympic League play thanks to Tuesday’s 8-2 victory over Village Christian. Jackson Hisey went the distance to earn the win. Hisey allowed a pair of unearned runs on two hits. He walked one and fanned 11 VCHS batters. Of his 93 pitches, Hisey threw 63 strikes. Joshua Popjes singled […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 08 2023

San Marino Shuts Out Royal, 5-0, on Tuesday; Titans Improve to 8-1 in 2023

Baseball: Four San Marino pitchers combined on a three-hit shutout. The Titans improved to 8-1 after Tuesday’s 5-0 victory over Royal. Michael Liquori went two scoreless innings to pick up the win. Coleman Morning and Tomas Bilvado provided two innings apiece, and JJ Wilson went one. San Marino got to Carlitos Nunez for five runs […]

By Brian Baiotto