Basketball/ Mar 14 2026

Meadows, Sanchez & Hamilton Score 16 Points Apiece in Citrus’ 84-54 Victory Over West Valley in 3C2A State Playoff Opener

Photos courtesy of Chris Mora of 3C2A Men’s Basketball: Citrus didn’t want any drama in the first round of the 3C2A State playoffs. The Owls cruised to an 84-54 victory over West Valley College from Saratoga. The young men from Glendora took an 18-point lead into the break. They also had a 52-34 shooting percentage […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Mar 08 2026

Meadows, Ricketts & Reynolds Combined for 64 Points in Citrus’ 91-80 Victory Over Mt. SAC to Earn Spot in 3C2A State Championships

Photo by Cyara Vasquez College Basketball: Citrus earned what seems to be their annual trip to the 3C2A State Championships. To secure that spot, the Owls needed a win on Saturday evening. And they got it. Citrus outlasted Mt. SAC, 91-80, thanks to a 55-43 run in the second half. The Owls extended their current […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 26 2026

Ayala’s Brenden White Named Palomares League MVP; Bonita’s James Kim & Beau Rudometkin Earn 1st Team Honors

2025-26 Palomares League Standings: Ayala (21-9, 7-3) Bonita (22-8, 7-3) Glendora (19-12, 6-5) Walnut (18-14, 5-6) Diamond Bar (14-15, 4-6) Claremont (14-14, 2-8)

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 14 2026

Blair Withstands Quick Start by Bonita & Secures a 79-71 Victory at BHS in Second Round of CIF-SS D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Hoops: Bonita got off to a great start in its CIF-SS Division 3 second round showdown with their visitors from Blair. The Bearcats scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers. And BHS led 28-17 after the first eight minutes. Blair would go on a 47-27 run over the second and third […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 14 2026

Jayden Mysin & Collin Tjin Combine for 39 Points, Including 11 3-Pointers in Aliso Niguel’s 87-73 Victory Over Glendora in Second Round of D-3 Playoffs

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Glendora’s kryptonite of late has been its inability to guard the 3-pointer. And such was the case on Friday night. Aliso Niguel had a 36-point (15-3) advantage in 3-pointers made in its 87-73 victory over the visiting Tartans in the second round of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 14 2026

Alta Loma Goes on a 25-10 Run in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Ayala 65-56 in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 3 Playoffs

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Alta Loma has earned a spot in the quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. And the Lions did that by starting and finishing strong. ALHS secured a 65-56 victory at Ayala thanks to a 43-19 advantage in the first and fourth quarters. Caleb Palmer scored 20 of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

Ayala Overcame Slow Start to Secure a 59-55 D-3 Victory at Crescenta in OT; Brenden White led Bulldogs w/21 Points

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (https://www.instagram.com/anamorph.sports.photos/) Boys Hoops: You couldn’t blame Ayala if they were a little frustrated as they began the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs on Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs earned a share of the Palomares League title with Bonita. However, AHS was the only league program forced to travel in first-round play. Instead […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

Max Hilgenfeldt Hits Running 3-Pointer at Buzzer in Glendora’s 70-68 Victory Over Portola in First Round of CIF-SS D-3 Playoffs

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Portola had to like its chances late in Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 3 opener at Glendora. The Bulldogs had a 78-77 lead with 3.7 seconds remaining, and the game’s leading scorer at the free-throw line. Max Paulsen had already scored 22 points, including seven in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

Beau Rudometkin Hits Three 3’s & Scores 26 Points in Bonita’s 71-34 Victory Over Malibu in First Round of CIF D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Malibu made the 58-mile drive to La Verne on Wednesday evening. And after eight minutes of play, the Sharks and the No. 1 seed from Bonita were locked in a 14-14 tie. Unfortunately for the visitors, BHS would secure a 71-34 victory in the first round of the CIF-SS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

1st Round Scores: Ayala Knocks off CV, GHS Edges Portola on Buzzer Beater, Bonita Destroys Malibu, Damien & Etiwanda Fall in Open Division

Boys Hoops: Open Division (Pool Play): Santa Margarita 81, Damien 71 Redondo Union 74, Etiwanda 31 Friday’s Pool Play Schedule: Damien at Harvard Westlake Etiwanda at Corona Centennial Division 1: Orange Lutheran 79, Arcadia 74 JSerra 72, Pasadena 66 (OT) Division 2: Servite 70, Maranatha 66 (OT) Division 3: Alta Loma 51, Pacifica Christian 34 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 08 2026

Boys Hoops Playoff Schedule: Damien & Etiwanda in Open Division, Bonita Earns No. 1 Seed in D-4 & PHS Faces D-1 Bracket

Photo by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Open Division (Pool Play): Wednesday: Damien at Santa Margarita & Etiwanda at Redondo Union Friday: Damien at Harvard Westlake & Etiwanda at Corona Centennial All Games on Wednesday: Division 1: Orange Lutheran at Arcadia Pasadena at JSerra Division 2: Maranatha at Servite Division 3: Pacifica Christian at Alta Loma […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

GHS Earns Third Place & Playoff Spot After Wednesday’s 80-67 Victory Over Walnut; Garzon & Rangel Combined for 37 Points

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Glendora and Walnut met up twice at GHS in a span of 48 hours. On Monday, the Tartans defeated the Mustangs, 80-58, in the regular season finale. However, GHS and WHS had to battle one more time to determine the Palomares League’s No. 3 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

Hilgenfeldt’s 20 Points, 9 Boards & 8 Assists Leads GHS to an 80-58 Victory Over Walnut; Tartans & WHS Meet Wednesday to Decide 3rd Place

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Glendora cruised to an 80-58 victory over Walnut in the Palomares League and regular season finale. And it came in large part due to the Tartans strong play in the first and third quarters. GHS outscored WHS, 49-25, in the first eight minutes of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

Rudometkin & Clement Score 15 Points Apiece in BHS’ 70-53 Victory at Ayala; Bearcats Earn Share of Palomares Title

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Talk about finishing strong. After going 2-3 start to Palomares League play, Bonita found a way to earn a share of the league title. The Bearcats went 5-0 in the second round of league. And that included Monday’s 70-53 decisive victory at first-place Ayala. AHS had defeated BHS, 75-67, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 01 2026

Anderson & Irving Combine for 44 Points in PHS’ 63-48 Victory at CV; Bulldogs Tied w/Arcadia atop Pacific League Standings

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (https://www.instagram.com/anamorph.sports.photos/) Boys Hoops: Pasadena will finish no worse than the Pacific League co-champions. The Bulldogs secured a crucial 63-48 victory at Crescenta Valley on Saturday evening. PHS outscored the Falcons, 25-10, in the second half. With one game to play, Pasadena, who is tied for first with Arcadia, hosts Muir […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2026

White, Canellopoulos, & Tun Combined for 41 Points in Ayala’s 76-64 Victory Over CHS; AHS Can Secure Palomares Title w/Monday Win Over Bonita

Pictured L-R: Zach Canellopoulos & Brenden White Boys Hoops: Ayala is now one win from an outright Palomares League championship. The Bulldogs avenged their only league loss with a 76-64 victory over visiting Claremont. With one game to play, AHS has a one-game lead over Bonita. Ayala led 32-20 at the break, and they took […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2026

Rudometkin’s 24 Points Sparks BHS to an 80-72 Victory Over GHS; Bearcats Could Earn Share of Palomares Title w/Monday Win at Ayala

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Bonita flipped the script on Glendora. Sixteen days ago, the Tartans led throughout its January 14th contest with BHS. The Bearcats went on a couple of runs to get the game to within a few points, but GHS pulled away for a 10-point home victory. Fast forward to Friday, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2026

Etiwanda Cruises to a 47-31 Victory Over RCHS; Eagles to Face Damien in Tuesday’s Baseline League Tournament Title Game

Photos by Jack Yamarone Boys Hoops: Etiwanda opened and finished strong in Thursday’s Baseline League Tournament showdown with Rancho Cucamonga. The Eagles secured a 47-31 victory. And EHS outscored RCHS, 33-15, in the first and fourth periods combined. Both programs hit three 3-pointers. Devin Mitchell led Etiwanda with 11 points. Sam Funn had 10 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2026

Alta Loma Inches Closer to Hacienda League Title After Thursday’s 51-33 Victory Over San Dimas

Boys Hoops: Alta Loma moved one game closer to what they hope ends in a Hacienda League championship. The Lions secured a 51-33 victory over San Dimas. SDHS scored just two first quarter points, and ALHS went on an 18-7 run in the third period. Evan Floyd led Alta Loma with 11 points. Tahlor Fairley […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2026

Max Hilgenfeldt Hit Six 3-Pointers & Scored a Game-High 24 Points in Glendora’s 62-47 Palomares League Victory Over Claremont

Boys Hoops: Glendora snapped a four-game losing streak, including three Palomares League setbacks on Wednesday night. The Tartans cruised to a 62-47 victory over visiting Claremont. GHS used a 35-23 run in the second half to pull away. With two games to play (at Bonita & vs Walnut) on Friday and Monday, respectively, Glendora finds […]

By Brian Baiotto