Baseball/ May 20 2021

Charter Oak Defeats Northview, 8-7, in VVL Showdown; Diego Ortiz & Alejandro Blanquet Star in Chargers’ Victory

Baseball: Charter Oak and Northview entered the week in a two-way tie for second place in the Valle Vista League. In the first of two games this week, Charter Oak escaped Northview with an 8-7 road victory. The Chargers actually held a 5-0 lead only to see the Vikings score seven combined runs in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 20 2021

Jordan Hill Goes Distance & Strikes Out 8 in San Dimas’ 8-3 Victory Over Covina

Softball: Jordan Hill kept San Dimas in the Valle Vista League title hunt on Wednesday. Hill went the distance, allowing three runs on seven hits, and the Saints defeated Covina, 8-3, to remain tied with Diamond Ranch atop the VVL standings. She didn’t walk anyone and struck out eight Colts’ batters. Kennedy Griego doubled twice […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 20 2021

Emily Leavitt Goes 14 Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out 31 Batters in Ayala’s 2-0, Palomares League Victory at GHS

Softball: Whoa! In a game that will likely determine the Palomares League championship, Ayala claimed a 2-0 victory in 14 innings at Glendora High School. But that’s just the beginning of the craziness on Wednesday. Ayala ace Emily Leavitt went all 14 innings, scattered five hits, didn’t walk anyone and struck out 31 batters. To […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 20 2021

Mikey Easter Triples, Homers & Drives in 6 Runs in Arcadia’s 9-2 Victory Over Burroughs

Baseball: Arcadia lit up Burroughs pitching early in the Apaches’ 9-2 Pacific League victory on Wednesday. AHS has now won nine consecutive games and they improved to 10-0 in Pacific League action. Aidan Cremarosa surrendered eight runs on seven hits over his 3 1/3 innings of work. He walked three and struck out one. Mikey […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

Coleman Mitchell Goes 7 Scoreless & Strikes Out 10 in Monrovia’s 1-0, RHL Victory Over La Canada in 8 Innings

Baseball: Baseball can be both a beautiful and brutal game. Case in point: La Canada’s Evan Umland went 7 2/3 innings and allowed one run on five hits and he still got the loss. Umland walked two and struck out four, but Monrovia claimed a 1-0 victory in eight innings. And how did the run […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

Brandon Nguyen Homers, Scores 4 Runs & Has 3 RBIs in Arcadia’s 17-2 Thumping of Muir

Baseball: Arcadia extended its current win streak to eight games after Tuesday’s 17-2, Pacific League beatdown of Muir. And over that stretch, a seven-run victory over El Camino Real is the closest any opponent  has gotten. Daniel Chavez picked up the win after going three scoreless innings and scattering three hits. Chavez didn’t walk anyone […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

Ian Schenk & Ryan King Combine on 4-Hit Shutout; Bulldogs Claim 1-0 Victory at Crescenta Valley

Baseball: If anyone questioned Burbank’s resolve after last week’s lopsided sweep at the hands of Arcadia, the Bulldogs were able to man-up on Tuesday and proved their doubters wrong. Ian Schenk and Ryan King combined on a four-hit shutout and the Bulldogs defeated Crescenta Valley, 1-0, at Stengel Field. Schenk got the win after going […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 19 2021

Azusa is Edging Near Montview League Title; Aztecs Hammer Gladstone, 19-0, & Improve to 7-0

Softball: Azusa won its eighth consecutive game on Tuesday, and seven came in Montview League action. The Aztecs pounded out a 19-0 victory over Gladstone in five innings. Iliana Cardenas tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out seven. Alyssa Elizalde and Jaqueline Marquez had one single apiece to account for the Gladstone offense. Judith Duenas […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

Daniel Ruiz Tosses 2-Hit Shutout & Strikes Out 13 in Maranatha’s 6-0 Olympic League Victory at Village Christian

Baseball: There’s more drama surrounding the Olympic League baseball title chase than many are aware of. Even with Tuesday’s 6-0 victory at Village Christian, Maranatha holds just a one-half game lead of second-place Valley Christian. If the Minutemen win out (two more with third-place Village Christian this week, and two next week with last-place Heritage […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

Andy Jimenez Throws 2-Hit Shutout; Los Altos Edges South Hills, 1-0, in Tuesday’s Hacienda League Showdown

Baseball: Los Altos and South Hills opened the week tied for first place (5-1) in the Hacienda League, and the Conquerors traveled to West Covina on Tuesday for the first of two games this week with the Huskies And how would a matchup like this be anything other than a pitcher’s duel? Andy Jimenez threw […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 19 2021

RCHS Hits 3 Fourth-Inning Home Runs, But Etiwanda Claims a 4-3, Walk-Off Victory in Eight Innings

Baseball: Baseball is a very humbling game. Rancho Cucamonga was enjoying a five-game win streak in Baseline League play and after Monday’s 7-2 victory, the Cougars trailed first-place leaders Chino Hills and Damien by two games. Fast forward 24 hours, and Etiwanda handed the Cougars a 4-3, walk-off setback in eight innings. Dylan Goff went […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

Hofmeyer & Hart Combine on 3-Hit Shutout; Chino Hills Defeats Damien, 5-0, & Jumps into 1st-Place Tie w/Spartans

Baseball: Chino Hills caught Damien atop the Baseline League standings after its 5-0 victory on Monday. Braden Hofmeyer and Zach Hart combined on a three-hit shutout. Hofmeyer went four innings, scattered three hits, didn’t walk anyone and struck out six. Hart gave the Huskies three perfect innings of relief and struck out one Spartans’ batter. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

David Mysza Shuts Out St. Paul, 5-0, in Monday’s Del Rey League Contest; Lancers’ Freshman Doubles & Scores 3 Runs

Baseball: David Mysza looks like a freshman. And he is a freshman. But if you’ve ever seen him play on a football or baseball field, there is nothing in his game that resembles a ninth grader. On Monday, Mysza threw a seven-hit shutout, as La Salle earned a 5-0 victory at St. Paul. He walked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

Jacob Billings Goes Distance & Strikes Out 9 in Rancho Cucamonga’s 7-2 Victory Over Etiwanda

Baseball: Rancho Cucamonga has now won five consecutive Baseline League games after starting 1-4. And with thanks to a 5-0 Chino Hills victory over Damien on Monday, the Cougars find themselves two games back of both the Huskies and Spartans with five games remaining. Jacob Billings put RCHS on his back in the 7-2 victory […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 18 2021

Josh VerKuilen Goes 5 Innings & Allows 1 Run; Glendora Earns 6-1 Nonleague Victory at Los Altos

Baseball: Adrian Martinez hit a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning to give Los Altos a 1-0 lead over their visitors from Glendora. But after that, Josh VerKuilen, Donovann Jackson and Michael Moses shut the Conquerors offense down in a 6-1 victory. VerKuilen went five innings to get the win, allowing the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 17 2021

Arcadia’s Casey Spencer Has Quietly Become One of SGV’s Best Pitchers; Apaches’ Senior is 7-0 With a 1.60 ERA

Baseball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Don’t let his baby face fool you. Arcadia senior Casey Spencer pitches like a grown man. With two weeks to go in the regular season, Arcadia is 15-3 overall, and 8-0 in Pacific League games. The Apaches currently hold a one-game lead over second-place Crescenta Valley, and they’ll meet […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 17 2021

Baseball: Damien-Chino Hills, Monrovia vs La Canada & Los Altos-South Hills Highlight SGV Schedule

This Week in Baseball: Last week, we highlighted three series matchups  (Arcadia-Burbank, Charter Oak vs San Dimas and Los Osos-Damien) that had the potential of going a long way in determining an eventual league champion. Arcadia, San Dimas and Damien inched even closer, thanks to sweeps over Burbank, Charter Oak and Los Osos, respectively. This […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball/ May 16 2021

Softball Standings: Arcadia, Ayala, Azusa, Glendora, Rio Hondo Prep, San Dimas & Upland in First Place

Softball Standings Through May 15: Baseline League: Upland (16-2 overall, 5-1 in league) Chino Hills (13-5, 5-1) Etiwanda (8-4, 4-2) RCHS (5-6, 2-4) St. Lucy’s (1-8, 1-5) Los Osos (1-6, 1-5) Del Rey League: Bishop Amat (6-4 overall, 4-1 in league) St. Anthony (6-6, 4-1) St. Paul (15-9, 3-2) St. Joseph (5-9) La Salle (0-4, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 16 2021

Baseball Standings: Arcadia, Ayala, Damien, Maranatha, Marshall Fundamental, Monrovia, SDHS & South Hills Remain in First Place

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

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ May 16 2021

Gabriel Lopez Goes Six Innings, Allows 1 Run & Strikes Out 7 in Arcadia’s 8-1 Victory at El Camino Real

Baseball: Arcadia won its seventh consecutive game on Saturday. The Apaches earned an 8-1 victory at El Camino Real. Gabriel Lopez went six innings and allowed one run on three hits to get the win. Lopez walked one and struck out seven ECR batters. Dominick Rhodes singled and scored the Conquistadors lone run on Saturday. […]

By Brian Baiotto