Top Stories/ May 11 2022

No. 1 Ranked Orange Lutheran Defeats Visiting Bonita, 10-5, in Second Round of CIF-SS D-1 Playoffs

Baseball: Bonita jumped on top-seeded Orange Lutheran for four runs in the top of the first inning. The Lancers pitching staff, however, would hold the Bearcats to just one run over the final six innings. And Orange Lu claimed a 10-5 victory in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. Louis Rodriguez went […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ May 10 2022

Santa Ynez Edges Maranatha, 11-7, in Monday’s Quarterfinal Round of the CIF-SS Division 4 Playoffs

Thanks to Maranatha coach, Arthur Hsieh, for this report: Boys Tennis: Towards the end of the final round of play in the CIF-SS Division 4 quarterfinals playoff match between No. 3 Maranatha and No. 6 Santa Ynez, the head coaches conferred and acknowledged that the match was going to come down to two evenly matched […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ May 08 2022

Mt. SAC Forces Third Game w/10-8 Victory on Saturday, But Cypress Exploded for 12 Runs Late in Game 3 to Defeat Mounties, 15-9

College Baseball: In spite of dropping game one in a best-of-three playoff series with visiting Cypress on Friday, things were looking good on Saturday afternoon for Mt. SAC. The Mounties had just clipped the Chargers, 10-8, which forced a third and deciding game. And they jumped out to a 5-1 lead as game three was […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ May 05 2022

Thursday’s CIF-SS Playoff Schedule: Eight Baseball & 14 Softball Programs in Action Today

Photo of Northview’s Dean Curley by Gwen Pointer Baseball: Note: Divisions 1, 3, 5 & 7 baseball games are scheduled for Friday. Division 2: Paloma Valley at Northview RCHS at Vista Murrieta Great Oak at Maranatha Temecula Valley at Etiwanda Crescenta Valley at South Hills Division 4: Highland at Flintridge Prep La Salle at Hemet […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 29 2022

Upland Sweeps El Segundo in First Round of CIF-SS Division 3 Playoffs; Kai Vogel Leads Way w/13 Kills

Boys Volleyball: Upland looked every bit the No. 1 seed in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. The Highlanders swept visiting El Segundo by scores of 25-14, 25-10 and 25-17. UHS extended their current win streak to 17 matches. Jorden Lucas had 10 kills and two aces. Kai Vogel contributed 13 kills. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 22 2022

Bonita Improves its Palomares League Leading Record to 12-2 After Thursday’s 7-1 Victory Over Colony

Softball: The Palomares League champions won their fourth consecutive game on Thursday. The Bearcats picked up a 7-1 victory over visiting Colony. Brooklyn Shroyer went six innings and allowed one run on two hits. Shroyer didn’t issue a walk and the Bonita junior got 14 of her 18 outs via strikeout. Kaitlyn Maaske provided one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 16 2022

Rio Hondo Prep Edges First-Place Flintridge Prep, 9-8, in Eight Innings; Kares Out-Hit Wolves, 16-7, on Friday

Baseball: When Rio Hondo Prep wins, it’s never boring. And Friday was no different. The Kares defeated first-place Flintridge Prep, 9-8, with some late-inning drama. RHP answered five Wolves’ runs in the top of the seventh with three in the bottom half of the inning. And after Flintridge Prep scored once in the top of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 08 2022

Mt. SAC Pounds Out 10-5 SCC Victory Over ELAC; Isenhart Allows an Unearned Run Over Five Innings to Earn Win

College Baseball: Mt. SAC held its share of the South Coast Conference penthouse with PCC, after Thursday’s 10-5 victory over visiting ELAC. Jeff Isenhart went five innings and allowed just an unearned run on seven hits. Isenhart walked four, struck out three and improved to 5-0. Steven Villagran singled, doubled and scored two runs. Antonio […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 08 2022

Wooldridge Allows Two Unearned Runs on Three Hits & Strikes Out 14 in GHS’ 5-2 Victory at Colony; Tartans Tied for First w/Bonita

Baseball: Braydon Wooldridge wasn’t going to let Glendora lose on Thursday. The Tartans senior went the distance and allowed a pair of unearned runs. He scattered three hits, didn’t issue a walk and got 14 of his 21 outs via strikeout. Wooldridge needed 95 pitches to finish what he started. Alex Orozco singled and scored. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 08 2022

Rambaud Goes Distance & Strikes Out 10 in Bonita’s 8-5 Victory Over Claremont; Bearcats Remain in First-Place Tie w/Glendora

Baseball: Bonita kept its share of the Palomares League’s top spot after Thursday’s 8-5 victory over visiting Claremont. Tristan Rambaud, or ‘Bubba’ as his teammates call him, went the distance for the win. Rambaud surrendered three earned runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out 10 Claremont batters. Kody Johnson went 2-for-4, with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 07 2022

Damien Edges Upland, 1-0, in Wednesday’s Baseline League Contest; Sumner & Ries Combine on Six-Hit Shutout

Baseball: Damien leapt into second place in the Baseline League after Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over visiting Upland. Alexis Gamino got the loss after allowing just one run on five hits. Gamino went 5 2/3 innings, walked five and struck out three Damien batters. Wednesday’s lone score came in the second inning, when Jason Armendariz scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Softball,Top Stories/ Apr 06 2022

Ayala Catches Glendora for Second in Palomares League Standings; Bulldogs Edge Tartans, 5-4, on Tuesday

Softball: Ayala got out early to a three-run lead, and held on a for a 5-4 victory at Glendora. The win allows the Bulldogs to join the Tartans in the No. 2 spot in the Palomares League standings. Karson Zavala went the distance, allowing four runs on nine hits. She walked one and struck out […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 05 2022

CIF-SS Softball Poll: Bonita, Duarte, Glendora, Rancho Cucamonga & South Hills Make List

April 4 Poll: Softball: Division 1: 1- Oaks Christian 2- Roosevelt 3- Villa Park 4- Beaumont 5- Westlake 6- Pacifica GG 7- Camarillo 8- Huntington Beach 9- Los Alamitos 10- Orange Lutheran Division 2: 1- Centennial Corona 2- Mission Viejo 3- El Segundo 4- Torrance 5- Yucaipa 6- South Hills 7- North Torrance 8- JSerra […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 02 2022

Sumner Goes Six Scoreless & Strikes Out 10 in Damien’s 8-0 Victory Over Etiwanda; Spartans Even Baseline League Series at 1-1

Baseball: After dropping the first of a three-game Baseline League series with Etiwanda on Wednesday, Damien got a big 8-0 victory on Friday. Seth Sumner had his a-game on Friday. Sumner went six scoreless innings and scattered four hits. He didn’t issue a walk and struck out 10. Of his 81 pitches, Sumner threw 56 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Apr 01 2022

Maranatha Sweeps Whittier Christian to Earn First Olympic League Victory; Smith, da Costa & Chi Led Way for Minutemen

Boys Volleyball: Maranatha picked up Olympic League victory No. 1 of the season. The Minutemen swept their visitors from Whittier Christian. MHS won by scores of 25-17, 25-9 and 25-19. Lucas da Costa had nine kills. Alec Smith contributed eight kills in Thursday’s win. Bryan Chi chipped in with seven aces. Up next: The Minutemen […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Mar 31 2022

Arcadia Sweeps Burbank in Wednesday’s Pacific League Match; Apaches Battle First-Place Burroughs on Friday

Volleyball: Arcadia cruised to its third Pacific League victory in five tries. The Apaches swept visiting Burbank on Wednesday to improve to 15-2 overall and 3-2 in league matches. AHS won by scores of 25-16, 25-13 and 25-20. Kevin Nakaishi contributed four aces and seven digs. Connor Yu chipped in with two kills and eight […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Mar 30 2022

Arcadia Sweeps San Marino to Improve to 14-2; Apaches Face Burbank in Wednesday’s Pacific League Match

Boys Volleyball: Arcadia improved its overall record to 14-2 on Tuesday. The Apaches swept visiting San Marino by scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-19 Kyle Soriano has six kills and seven digs. Kevin Nakaishi contributed 13 digs. And Varunkarhik Baskaran chipped in with four kills and a dig. Up next: The Apaches host Burbank on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Mar 28 2022

My Tribute to Mike Krzyzewski: After 42 Years at Duke, Coach K’s Hall of Fame Career Ends This Weekend

Collvge Basketball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Whether Duke falls short in the final four, the NCAA Division 1 title game, or win their sixth national championship since 1991, I wanted to pay tribute to a man I have looked up to for almost 40 years. And before anyone starts, no, I am not a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Mar 28 2022

Upland Goes 4-1 at Tesoro Tournament; Highlanders to Face San Clemente in Monday’s Semifinal Round Match

Boys Volleyball: The remarkable 2022 run for the Upland boys volleyball program continued on Saturday. The Highlanders went 4-1 at the Tesoro Tournament in South Orange County. Upland defeated Capistrano Valley (2-1), Trabuco Hills (2-0) and JSerra (2-0). After a 0-2 loss to Beckman in their fourth match, UHS closed out the day with a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Top Stories/ Mar 25 2022

Maranatha Cruises to 15-3 Victory Over New Roads; Minutemen Sweep Jaguars

Boys Tennis: In their second and final league match-up this season, the Minutemen quickly dispatched the Jaguars, much like their first meeting. Though New Roads has a full squad, they have been short-handed both times the two teams have met, missing a doubles team, and starting the match at an 0-3 deficit. The Minutemen starters […]

By Brian Baiotto