Basketball/ Dec 22 2024

Sebastian Demano’s 21 Points, Nine Assists & Five Rebounds Leads Glendora to a 91-58 Victory Over Hesperia

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Monalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora got one more game in before Christmas. And they made the most of it. The Tartans cruised to a 91-58 nonleague victory over Hesperia. GHS had a 48-25 lead at the half. Sebastian Demano scored a game-high 21 points. Demano also had five rebounds, nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2024

AJ Orji Scored 18 Points in Etiwanda’s 69-57 Victory Over Vista Murrieta; Eagles Improved to 10-4

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda picked up victory No. 10 of the 2024-25 season on Friday. The Eagles outlasted their visitors from Vista Murrieta, 69-57, behind 18 points from AJ Orji. Orji scored 15 of the 18 in the second half. Ayden Hamilton chipped in with 14 points and Sloane Harris had 11. Cisco Munoz scored a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 20 2024

Diamond Bar Outlasts Bonita, 73-66, in Palomares League Opener; Tyler West Scored 20 Points for Brahmas

Boys Basketball: Bonita dug itself a 15-point hole at the half in Thursday’s Palomares League opener at Diamond Bar. The Bearcats outscored the Brahmas 49-41, but DBHS would hold on for a 73-66 victory. Bonita had a 10-9 advantage in 3-pointers made. Tyler West led Diamond Bar with 20 points and Jedison Chow had 16 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 20 2024

Gray & Hilgenfeldt Combined for 41 Points in Glendora’s 72-66 Palomares League Opening Victory at Ayala

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Something had to give when Glendora and Ayala met up Thursday night in Chino Hills. The Bulldogs had won five in a row and 10 of their last 11 games. And the visiting Tartans entered the Palomares League opener for both programs on an eight-game win […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 19 2024

Hunter Smith Scores a Game-High 14 Points in Bonita’s 54-41 Victory Over St. Josephs of Australia; Bearcats Improved to 6-6

Boys Basketball: One night after blowing out their rivals (San Dimas) from one city away, the Bearcats faced off with a program that traveled over 9,000 miles. BHS (6-6) defeated their guests from St. Joseph’s of Australia, 54-41, on Tuesday evening. Hunter Smith hit a pair of 3’s, and he scored a game-high 14 points. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 17 2024

Bonita Cruises to a 57-33 Victory Over San Dimas in Citrus Bowl Rivalry Game to Earn Tim Godley His 200th Win at BHS

Photos by Camryn Van Valkenburgh Boys Basketball: If there was ever a school to beat to make a milestone more special for a Bonita coach, it would certainly be San Dimas. And such was the case on Monday evening for Dr. Tim Godley. Bonita is nearing the .500 mark after Monday’s 57-33 victory over San […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2024

Josh Irving & Derek Jordan Scored 17 Points Apiece in Pasadena’s 71-28 Nonleague Beatdown of Muir

Boys Basketball: Pasadena crushed Muir on Saturday night. Oddly enough, it wasn’t considered a Pacific League contest. For some reason, every Pacific League competitor except for PHS voted to only play one game a year versus the other. So, Muir and Pasadena scheduled this nonseason clash to give each other a home game. PHS went […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2024

St. John Bosco Defeats Damien, 46-37, in Title Game of SJB Tournament; Braves Improved to 10-0

Boys Basketball: A pair of southern section powers met up in Bellflower. St. John Bosco secured its own tournament after Saturday’s 46-37 victory over Damien. The Braves and Spartans were locked in a 26-26 tie at the break. However, SJB outscored DHS, 20-11, in the second half. Chris Komin hit a pair of 3’s and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2024

Josiah Yang Hit Three 3’s & Scored 25 Points in Ayala’s 59-58 Victory Over Calvary Baptist; Bulldogs Improved to 9-2

Boys Basketball: Ayala pulled off a twofer on Saturday. The Bulldogs extended their current win streak to four games. And they snapped Calvary Baptist’s nine-game win streak thanks to a 59-58 victory. The game was so close that Ayala had a two-point advantage in the first quarter, Calvary Baptist score one more point than the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2024

Glendora Got 29 Points From Colton Gray in a 79-60 Victory Over Ontario Christian; Tartans Face Amat in Tonight’s GHS Tourney Title Game

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora cruised to its seventh consecutive victory on Friday. The Tartans jumped on Ontario Christian from the jump, and they secured a 79-60 victory in the semifinal round of the Glendora Tournament. GHS took a 46-22 lead into the break. Colton Gray’s torrid start to his […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2024

Eli Garner Scored 22 Points in Damien’s 53-42 Victory Over Fairmont Prep in Semifinal Round of St. John Bosco Tournament

Boys Basketball: One day after Damien edged Orange Lutheran, 46-43, at the St. John Bosco Tournament, the Spartans defeated Fairmont Prep, 53-42. DHS handed FPHS its first loss of the season, 53-42, on Friday. Eli Garner scored a game-high 22 points, including a pair of 3-pointers. Jacob Allen had 11 points and Lucas Arrieta chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2024

Townsell & Cannelopoulos Combined for 37 Points in Ayala’s 71-54 Victory Over Marquez; Bulldogs Improved to 8-2

Boys Basketball: Ayala won its third consecutive game on Thursday. And the Bulldogs have won eight of their last nine. AHS secured a 71-54 victory over Marquez, and they improved to 8-2. Joshua Townsell scored a game-high 19 points. Zach Cannelopoulos added 18 points for the Bulldogs. Josiah Yang chipped in with 13 points, Jeremy […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 12 2024

Gray & Murray Combined for 35 Points in Glendora 83-47 Victory Over Keppel; Tartans Have Won Six Consecutive Games

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: After opening the 2024-25 season 2-3, Glendora has stitched together six consecutive wins. On Wednesday, GHS crushed Keppel, 83-47, at the Glendora Tournament. The Tartans took a 49-27 advantage to the break. Per usual, Colton Gray led the Glendora offense with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2024

Harrison Schloessmann & Josh Pastor Scored 17 Points Apiece in La Canada’s 63-48 Victory Over San Dimas at GHS Tournament

Boys Basketball: La Canada grinded out a 63-48 victory over San Dimas at the Glendora Basketball Tournament. The Spartans outscored the Saints in each of the four quarters. Harrison Schloessmann and Josh Pastor scored 17 points apiece to lead LCHS. Jack Harlan hit a pair of 3-pointers, and he finished with 12 points. Luke Chavez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2024

Jacob Allen Hits Four 3-Pointers & Scores 18 Points in Damien’s 97-41 Victory Over Franklin; Spartans Face Orange LU on Thursday at St. John Bosco

Boys Basketball: Damien’s offense was clicking on all four cylinders on Tuesday night. For the second time this season, the Spartans scored 97 points. They led Franklin 69-15 at the half, and they cruised to a 97-41 victory. Jacob Allen had game-highs in points (18) and 3-pointers (4). Elijah Smith and Eli Garner both provided […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Glendora Opens Own Tournament w/a 74-30 Beatdown of Covina; Tartans Have Won Five Consecutive Games

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora opened its own tournament with a 74-30 thumping of Covina on Monday evening. The Tartans led 44-19 at the half, and the outcome was never in doubt. Colton Gray had 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Sebastian Demano contributed 11 points and four assists. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Desmond Every Hit Three 3’s & Scored 18 Points in Pasadena’s 82-18 Thumping of Arroyo; Bulldogs Improved to 5-1

Boys Basketball: To say that Pasadena’s home game against visiting Montebello on Monday was a mismatch would be quite the understatement. The Bulldogs led 30-3 after one period and 52-3 at the break. PHS cruised to an 82-18 victory over the Knights. Desmond Every equaled Arroyo with 18 points, including three 3-pointers. Riley Andrade contributed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Ayala Improved to 7-2 After Monday’s 81-48 Blowout Victory at Montebello; Townsell & Zhao Scored 13 Points Apiece for Bulldogs

Boys Basketball: Ayala continued its hot start to the 2024-25 season. The Bulldogs are 7-2 after Monday’s 79-48 blowout at Montebello. AHS put the game away at the half. They took a 42-14 lead into the third quarter. Joshua Townsell and Jacky Zhao led Ayala with 13 points apiece. Josiah Yang and Sasha Selva added […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Garner & Smith Combine for 35 Points in Damien’s 77-71 Victory Over Canyon; Spartans Improved to 9-2

Boys Basketball: Damien got back to their winning ways on Wednesday evening. After dropping an eight-point game to Riverside Poly on Friday, the Spartans welcomed Canyon (7-1) to their gym on Monday evening. None of the four quarters were decided by four points, but the Spartans persevered in a 77-71 victory over the Cowboys. DHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2024

Nathan Yearout Scores 22 Points in San Dimas’ 73-65 Victory Over San Marino; SDHS Finishes Third at Gary Prestesater Tourney

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas trailed San Marino by seven at the break in the third-place game at their own (Gary Prestesater) tournament. The Saints, however, went on a 48-33 second half run to secure a 73-65 victory. Nathan Yearout hit three 3’s and finished with a game-high 22 points. Jeremiah Garzon […]

By Brian Baiotto