Basketball/ Dec 15 2022

Yearout & Arvizu Score 18 Points Apiece in San Dimas’ 87-47 Victory Over Whittier Christian; Saints Improve to 7-4

Boys Basketball: San Dimas was hot from the jump on Wednesday. The Saints scored 35 first-half points and cruised to an 87-47 victory over Whittier Christian. Nathan Yearout hit four 3-pointers, and tied Elijah Arvizu, as both scored 18 points for the Saints. Logan Hodson chipped in with 15 and Aaron Park hit three 3-pointers […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2022

Damien Outscores Warren by 30 Points in Second & Third Quarters; Spartans Get 28 Points From Nate Garcia in Wednesday’s 79-48 Victory

Boys Basketball: Damien went on a 49-19 run during the second and third periods to pull away from Warren. The Spartans got a game-high 28 points from Nate Garcia and defeated the Bears, 78-49, on Wednesday night. Xavier Clinton chipped in with 10 points, and Caiden Brown had 8. Jeremiah Aguilar led Warren with 15 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2022

Damien Opens Cal High Tournament w/66-38 Victory Over California; Nate Garcia Scores Game-High 17 Points for Spartans

Boys Basketball: Damien had nine days off since a two-point loss to Walnut at the Sunny Hills Tournament. And the Spartans didn’t waste any time in putting Cal High away, opening Monday’s game on a 24-10 run. Damien would go on to defeat the Condors, 66-38, in the tournament opener. Nate Garcia had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Bonita Defeats Troy, 56-43, to Claim El Dorado Tournament Title; Colton Perez Scores 15 Points & is Named MVP

Boys Basketball: Bonita might have started this past week on a sour note, but the Bearcats sure finished it in style. On Monday, BHS lost a four-point contest to their rival and visitors from San Dimas. Five days later, Tim Godley’s Bearcats claimed the El Dorado Tournament title by defeating Troy, 56-43, on Saturday night. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Diamond Bar Claims Glendora Tournament Title, Defeating Bishop Amat, 45-44, on Saturday; Malcolm Bell Named MVP

Boys Basketball: It’s been a pretty remarkable start to the 2022-23 season for the Diamond Bar boys basketball program. The Brahmas went 4-0 at Glendora to claim the tournament championship. DBHS needed and got a 45-44 victory over Bishop Amat on Saturday night. They outscored the Lancers, 12-6, in the final quarter. DBHS improved their […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Recap of Final Day at Glendora Tourney: Diamond Bar Wins Title After 45-44 Victory Over Bishop Amat, GHS Finishes in Third, Hesperia Fifth & SDHS Seventh

Finals of Glendora Tournament: Championship: Diamond Bar 45, Bishop Amat 44 Box Score: DB: 17-8-8-12-(45) BA: 7-17-14-6-(44) Leading scorers: DB: Malcolm Bell 14, Caleb Wright 13, Ethan Alfonso 7 BA: Manuel Chavez 16, Shawn Stinson 15, Eli Chavez 13 Records: Diamond Bar (11-2); Bishop Amat (8-3)   Third-Place: Glendora 63, Don Lugo 55 (OT) Box […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Yearout & Chavez Combine For 34 Points in San Dimas’ 55-50 Victory Over Temple City at Glendora Tournament

Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished out the Glendora Tournament with a 55-50 victory over Temple City. The Saints and Rams entered the fourth period tied at 40-40, and a 15-10 run was the difference. Nathan Yearout had a game-high 19 points to go with six rebounds and two assists. Ethan Chavez chipped in with 15 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Bishop Amat Outlasts Glendora, 44-39, in Defensive Battle; Manuel Chavez Scores Game-High 12 Points For Lancers

Photos by Carlo Montalbo at i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: If you asked Bishop Amat’s Brandon Ertle or GHS’ Gordon Hamlow, both coaches would say Friday’s night’s showdown at the Glendora Tournament was anything but a thing of beauty. Both programs struggled offensively and there were more turnovers than either side would have wanted. But without question, Amat’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Day 5 at Glendora Tournament: Don Lugo, Ontario Christian, Diamond Bar & Bishop Amat Claim Victories

Boys Basketball: Don Lugo 58, Hesperia 44 Box Score: DL: 14-8-17-19-(58) H: 16-21-6-1-(44) Leading scorers: DL: Elijah Montijo 18, Samuel Chavez 14, Marshall Anderson 14 H: Mark Jones 15, Anthony Newman 11 Records: Don Lugo (4-3); Hesperia (4-3)   Ontario Christian 64, Temple City 44 Box Score: OC: 20-11-17-16-(64) TC: 8-12-10-14-(44) Leading scorers: OC: Cole […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Dior Brown’s Last-Second 3-Pointer Lifts Diamond Bar to 59-56 Victory Over San Dimas at Friday’s Glendora Tournament

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Don’t let San Dimas’ 5-4 record deceive you. The Saints have proven they can play with most anyone. And Friday night at the Glendora Tournament was no different. SDHS played catch-up most of the night until Aaron Park’s two free-throws evened the game at 56-56. Diamond Bar (10-2), however, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

Colton Gray Scores 23 Points in GHS’ 69-66 Victory Over Ontario Christian in Glendora Tourney Pool Play

Photos by Carlo Montalbo at i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: Glendora used a six-point advantage in the fourth quarter to edge Ontario Christian on Thursday night. The Tartans are now 2-0 in pool play of their own tournament. GHS sophomore, Colton Gray, led the Tartans with 23 points. Ian Wong and Max Hilgenfeldt both had 10 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

WCHS Rallies Back From 18-Point Deficit in 48-41 Victory Over John Glenn; Steven Julio Scores 25 Points for Bulldogs

Boys Basketball: There are defining moments in a solid team that a program looks back to. And for West Covina, that moment could be Wednesday night. The Bulldogs trailed by 18 points at the half to John Glenn. WCHS would storm back, however, including a 24-5 run in the fourth quarter to defeat the Eagles, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2022

Day 3 at Glendora Tournament: Diamond Bar Defeated Hesperia, 69-49, & Don Lugo Edged San Dimas, 54-52, on Wednesday Night

Boys Basketball: Day 3 of Glendora Tournament: Diamond Bar 69, Hesperia 48 Box Score: DB: 12-18-12-27-(69) H: 10-5-16-17-(48) Leading Scorers: DB: Malcolm Bell 27, Ethan Alfonso 14, Alex Kim 10 H: Mark Jones 14, Jessie Martinez 11 Records: Diamond Bar (9-2); Hesperia (4-2) Don Lugo 54, San Dimas 52 Box Score: SD: 11-13-18-10-(52) DL: 9-20-14-11-(54) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2022

Day 2 of Glendora Tournament: Hesperia Defeats SDHS, 64-50, & GHS Cruises to a 73-39 Victory Over Temple City

Boys Basketball: Glendora Tournament – Day 2 Hesperia 64, San Dimas 50 Box Score: Hesperia: 19-12-18-15-(64) 4 – 1 San Dimas: 8-14-18-10-(50) 6 – 2 Leading Scorers: Hesperia: Xavier Figueroa 17, Mark Jones 16, Jessie Martinez 11 San Dimas: Ethan Chavez 14, Logan Hodson 12, Aaron Park 10, Nathan Yearout 10 Records: Hesperia (4-1); San […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 06 2022

First CIF Boys Basketball Poll is Loaded w/SGV Area Programs; Upland is No. 1 in D-4AA & RCHS Second in D-2AA

Boys Basketball: CIF-SS Poll, December 5: Division 1: 1. Centennial/Corona 2. Harvard Westlake 3. Sierra Canyon 4. Bishop Montgomery 5. West Ranch 6. St John Bosco 7. Mater Dei 8. St Bernard 9. Notre Dame SO 10. Etiwanda 11. Canyon Anaheim 12. JSerra 13. Santa Margarita 14. Colony 15. Village Christian 16. Mira Costa Division […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 06 2022

Ethan Chavez Scored 23 Points in San Dimas’ 73-69 Victory at Bonita; Saints Extend Current Win Streak to Five Games

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: If you’re a San Dimas fan, the only thing more satisfying than beating Bonita is accomplishing that feat inside the Bearcats’ gym. SDHS took a seven-point lead into the break, and they held on for a 73-69 victory on Monday night. And their offense was as balanced as one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 06 2022

Results & Scoring Leaders From Day One of Glendora Boys Basketball Tournament; Bishop Amat & Diamond Bar Victorious

Boys Basketball: Monday’s (First Day of) Glendora Tournament Results: Bishop Amat 70, Ontario Christian 48 Leading Scorers: Amat: Matt Rodriguez 21, Manuel Chavez 21 OC: Marquez Bradley 11 Diamond Bar 67, Don Lugo 48 Leading Scorers: DB: Malcolm Bell 32, Ethan Alfonso 12 DL: Sam Chavez 18, Marshall Anderson 13 Tuesday Schedule: 6:00: San Dimas […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2022

Glendora Claims Third Place at Gary Prestesater Classic After a 67-49 Victory Over San Marino; Lee & Gray Combine For 27 Points

Boys Basketball: Glendora bounced back quickly and well. One day after a 28-point loss to Diamond Bar at the Gary Prestesater Classic, the Tartans handed San Marino just its second loss of the season. GHS led by nine at the half and went on to defeat the Brahmas, 67-49, to claim third place. Chris Lee […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2022

Malik Khouzam Hits Seven 3-Pointers & Scores 34 Points in Walnut’s 68-66 Victory Over Damien in Northview Tournament’s Title Game

Boys Basketball: Two of the area’s premier programs met up Saturday night in the finals of the Northview Tournament. Malik Khouzam lit it up for 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, and earned the “Battle for the Ship” tournament MVP trophy. Walnut edged Damien, 68-66, in a game the Mustangs had a 30-3 advantage from beyond […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2022

San Dimas Wins Consolation Championship at Gary Prestesater Classic; Saints Get 19 Points From Hodson in 67-32 Victory Over Patriot

Boys Basketball: San Dimas closed out their Gary Prestesater Classic on a high note. After dropping the opener to Villa Park (69-64), the Saints rolled off victories over Alta Loma (55-40), Duarte (72-33), Don Lugo (46-41) and wrapped up the consolation championship on Saturday with a 67-32 triumph of Patriot. SDHS had an 11-point lead […]

By Brian Baiotto