Basketball/ Feb 05 2025

Gray & Grable Combine for 33 Points in GHS’ 62-55 Palomares League Victory at Walnut; Tartans Closed Regular Season on 23-Game Win Streak

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: It’s been nothing short of an historic run for the Glendora boys’ basketball program. After starting the 2024-25 season 2-3 at the Sunny Hills Tournament, Glendora answered with 23 consecutive wins to finish the regular season at 25-3. To put that in its proper perspective, GHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2025

Ayala Overcomes 23-Point Deficit in Second Half to Force OT, But Bonita Escaped w/a 77-74 Victory in Palomares League Finale

Photos by Beth Oualline Boys Basketball: Talk about a tale of two halves. Bonita and Ayala met up in Chino Hills on Tuesday night in the Palomares League finale. The Bearcats were hoping to cement their spot in next week’s CIF-SS playoffs. And things looked good early. In fact, they looked really good. BHS took […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 04 2025

Pasadena Bounces Back Quickly From CV Loss; Bulldogs Put an 84-50 Pacific League Beatdown on Burroughs

Boys Basketball: It had to be bittersweet for the Pasadena players to walk back in their gym 48 hours after Saturday’s 76-75 Pacific League loss to Crescenta Valley. The Falcons overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the Bulldogs. So, how would PHS respond? Tony Brooks’ boys took out their frustration on Burroughs in an […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 04 2025

Diep’s Last-Second Basket Leads SDHS to a 52-50 Hacienda League Victory Over Colony; Chavez Led Saints w/19 Points

Photo by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: It’s been a rough few weeks for the San Dimas basketball program. The Saints had lost four of their last five Hacienda League games. On senior night, though, the Saints edged Colony, 52-50, thanks to a dramatic finish. Andrew Diep’s bucket with 3.7 seconds to play was the difference. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 03 2025

MaxPreps State Rankings Heading into Final Week of Regular Season; RCHS, Damien & Glendora Lead the Way

Photo by Carlo Monalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Editor’s Note: These are all programs within the 210 Prep Sports coverage zone MaxPreps State Rankings Entering Final Week of Regular Season: RCHS (35) Damien (60) Glendora (62) Etiwanda (80) Chino Hills (99) La Canada (101) Pasadena (136) Arcadia (208) Walnut (239) Blair (256) Los Osos […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 02 2025

Zargarian & Sahagian Combine for 61 Points in Crescenta Valley’s 76-75 Come-From-Behind Pacific League Victory at Pasadena

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (https://www.instagram.com/ananamorph.spors.photos/) Boys Basketball: This one is going to sting for Pasadena. The Bulldogs hosted Crescenta Valley in a battle of Pacific League unbeatens, and both programs were well aware that the outcome of Saturday night’s showdown would almost certainly secure the league crown. PHS led by 12 points at the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 01 2025

Emmitt Claiborne Scored 15 Points in La Salle’s 61-51 Santa Fe League Victory Over St. Genevieve

Photos by Alex Veliz Boys Basketball: After starting Santa Fe League play 1-3, the La Salle boys’ basketball program has won three consecutive. And that included Friday’s 61-51 victory over their visitors from St. Genevieve. The Lancers offense was led by Emmitt Claiborne. Claiborne finished with 15 points. Enzo Trejo chipped in with 11 points. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 01 2025

Los Altos Finishes Strong in Friday’s 61-53 Hacienda League Victory at San Dimas; LAHS Improved to 21-5

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: There isn’t a shred of doubt who rules the Hacienda League roost in 2024-25. It’s the Conquerors from Los Altos High School. LAHS claimed a 61-53 victory at San Dimas on Friday. Trailing 45-42 as they entered the fourth period, Los Altos closed out the game on a 19-8 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 01 2025

Damien Storms Back in Fourth Quarter, But Etiwanda Edges Spartans, 43-41, in Semifinal Round of Baseline League Tourney

Boys Basketball: Damien trailed by 14 points as they entered the fourth quarter in the semifinal round of the Baseline League Tournament at Etiwanda High School. The Spartans went on a 20-8 run. DHS, however, ran out of time in a 43-41 loss to the Eagles. Elijah Garner and Zaire Rasshan scored 10 points apiece […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2025

Pasadena Drops an 82-33 Pacific League Beatdown on Hoover; Bulldogs Host First-Place Crescenta Valley on Saturday

Boys Basketball: Pasadena put Hoover away early in Thursday’s 82-33 Pacific League victory. The Bulldogs led 46-17 at the break, and they took a 69-30 advantage into the fourth quarter. Eleven separate PHS players scored. Josh Irving scored a game-high 14 points. Jahmir Hampton and Ike Mitchell chipped in with 10 points apiece. Troy Wilson […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2025

Colton Gray’s 26 Points & 11 Rebounds Leads GHS to a 72-54 Victory Over Bonita to Secure Palomares League Championship

Photos by Camryn Van Valkenburgh & Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Just like last season, Glendora had a 12-point lead over Bonita with less than three minutes to play. In 2023-24, the Bearcats rallied, stunned the Tartans in overtime, and earned a Palomares League championship. This time around, though, GHS weathered a Bonita […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2025

Milo Tun Hit Three 3’s & Scored 15 Points in Ayala’s 63-51 Palomares League Victory at Claremont

Boys Basketball: Ayala officially secured the Palomares League’s third seed on Thursday. The Bulldogs claimed a 63-51 victory at Claremont. The winless Wolfpack actually headed to the break in a 27-27 tie. AHS, however, outscored CHS, 36-24, in the second half. Milo Tun scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Joshua Townsell chipped in with eight […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2025

Diego Bernal Scored 16 Points in La Salle’s 51-46 Santa Fe League Victory at Cantwell Sacred Heart

Boys Basketball: La Salle has secured at least a third-place finish in the Santa Fe League. On Wednesday, the Lancers claimed a 51-46 victory at Cantwell Sacred Heart. They picked up the two-game sweep of the Cardinals in the last 48 hours. Diego Bernal scored 16 points to lead the La Salle offense. Emmitt Claiborne […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2025

Alta Loma Finishes Strong in Wednesday’s 65-55 Hacienda League Victory Over San Dimas

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas took a five-point lead into the break in Wednesday’s Hacienda League showdown at Alta Loma. The Braves, however, claimed a 65-55 victory after their 39-24 run in the second half. Markel Geary scored a game-high 19 points for ALHS. Jeremiah Wright added 13 points, and Camden Bluhm […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2025

Elijah Smith Hits Four 3’s & Scores 23 Points in Damien’s 89-42 Over Upland in Baseline League Tourney

Boys Basketball: Damien won its first Baseline League Tournament game in program history. The Spartans cruised to an 89-42 over Upland on Wednesday night. DHS put the game away in the second quarter when they went on a 35-6 run. Damien also hit 14 3-pointers. Elijah Smith scored a game-high 23 points, including four 3-pointers. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Zylstra & Rudometkin Combine for 27 Points in Bonita’s 55-53 Palomares League Victory Over Second-Place Walnut

Photos by Ryan Tomlinson Boys Basketball: Bonita had a relatively comfortable lead on Tuesday night in a Palomares League showdown with second-place Walnut. The Bearcats led the Mustangs by 10 at the half and 14 after three quarters. WHS, however, stormed back in the fourth with a 22-10 run. BHS, though, would hold on for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

CJ Murray Hits Six 3’s & Scores 28 Points in GHS’ 78-41 Victory at Claremont; Tartans Earn Share of Palomares League Title

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora pulled off a twofer on Tuesday night. The Tartans extended their current win streak to 21 games, and they secured at least a share of the Palomares League championship. GHS cruised to a 78-41 victory at Claremont. Glendora took a 45-18 lead into the break, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Townsell & Serrano Score 20 Points Apiece in Ayala’s 64-61 Palomares League Victory Over Diamond Bar

Boys Basketball: Ayala is close to securing the No. 3 seed out of the Palomares League. The Bulldogs edged their visitors from Diamond Bar, 64-61, on Tuesday night. Three of the four quarters were decided by two points or less. AHS got off to a quick start and led, 21-13, after the first eight minutes. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Eli Garner Hit Four 3’s & Scored 28 Points in Damien’s 75-44 Nonleague Victory Over Aquinas

Boys Basketball: Damien had one last tune-up before finishing up Baseline League play. The Spartans cruised to a 75-44 nonleague victory over their visitors from Aquinas. DHS took a 44-18 lead into the break, and they enjoyed a 61-38 advantage after three quarters. Eli Garner had game-highs in 3-pointers (4) and points (28). Lucas Arrieta […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Emmitt Claiborne Scored a Game-High 21 Points in La Salle’s 68-43 Santa Fe League Victory Over Cantwell Sacred Heart

Boys Basketball: La Salle bounced back nicely from Friday’s (point loss to Mary Star) with a 68-43 victory over Cantwell Sacred Heart. After a competitive first quarter, the Lancers went on a 45-23 run the rest of the way. Emmitt Claiborne led the way with 21 points. AJ Hudson provided nine points. Anthony Gibbs and […]

By Brian Baiotto