Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Xavier Clinton’s Seven 3-Pointers & 26 Points Leads Damien to a 52-42 Victory Over Previously Undefeated De La Salle

Boys Basketball: Damien handed De La Salle its first loss of the season. The Spartans secured a 52-42 victory in Thursday’s second round at the Classic at Damien. DHS is now 2-0 in Platinum Division games. Damien’s 33-18 run in the second half was key in the Spartans improving to 13-1. Xavier Clinton went off, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Eteuati-Edwards, Dollar & Senneh Combine for 57 Points in Arcadia’s 76-71 Victory Over Bonita in Overtime

Boys Basketball: Bonita needed a 37-29 run in the second half to force overtime. But Arcadia prevailed, 76-71, in Thursday’s Classic at Damien third-round game. Noa Eteuati Edwards led the Apaches with 20 points. Jordan Dollar chipped in with 19 points, and Mansour Senneh had 18 in the win. Colton Perez led all scorers with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Max Hilgenfeldt’s Game-High 14 Points Leads Glendora to a 59-48 Victory Over Lakewood in Classic at Damien Third-Round Game

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora earned a spot in Saturday’s Bronze Division consolation championship after defeating Lakewood, 59-48, on Thursday in the third round of the Classic at Damien. GHS took a 10-point lead into the break, and edged the Lancers, 30-29, in the second half. Max Hilgenfeldt had a game-high 14 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Sinclair’s 24 Points Leads San Dimas to a 79-62 Victory Over Chino in Thursday’s Classic at Damien Contest

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished both halves strong and defeated Chino, 79-62, in the third round of the Classic at Damien’s Copper Division. The Saints outscored the Cowboys, 49-27, in the second and fourth quarters on Thursday. Levi Sinclair’s torrid streak continued with 24 points to lead the SDHS offense. Nathan […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Colton Gray Scores 20 Points in Glendora’s 72-35 Victory Over South Bakersfield in Second Round of Classic at Damien Tournament

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora answered a first-round defeat at the Classic at Damien pretty well. On Tuesday, the Tartans fell to Alameda, 62-54, in the Bronze Division opener for both programs. On Wednesday, though, GHS cruised to a 72-35 victory over South Bakersfield. Glendora’s offense has been sluggish of late, so […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Damien Outlasted Sunnyslope (of Arizona), 80-75, in OT; Garcia & Clinton Combined for 42 Points in Classic at Damien First-Round Game

Boys Basketball: Damien got tested in the first round of their own tournament. The Spartans needed overtime to defeat Sunnyslope (Phoenix, AZ), 80-75, in a Platinum Division thriller. The Vikings outscored DHS (22-17) in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Nate Garcia led the way for Damien with 22 points. Xavier Clinton chipped in with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Zaid Yunis’ Four 3-Pointers & 22 Points Leads Northwood to a 65-59 Victory Over Bonita in Second Round of Classic at Damien

Photos by Beth Oualline Boys Basketball: Northwood earned a 65-59 victory over Bonita in the second round of the Classic at Damien. The Timberwolves outscored the Bearcats, 45-34, in the second half in a Bronze Division game. Zaid Yunis hit a game-high four 3-pointers and let NHS with 22 points. Yunis also earned all-tournament honors. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Jovan Jester Erupts for 39 Points in Pasadena’s 69-66 Victory Over Tahoma of Maple Valley, Washington, at Classic at Damien

Boys Basketball: Pasadena finds itself 2-0 in the Silver Division bracket at the Classic at Damien. The Bulldogs defeated Albany 58-48, on Tuesday, and they secured a 69-66 victory over Tahoma on Wednesday. Jovan Jester had a monster game with 39 points. Parker Plowman led Tahoma with 18 points. Gavin Hollins-Law chipped in with 10 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

O’Marra Scores 20 Points, Including Six 3-Pointers in Alameda’s 62-54 Victory Over GHS in Classic at Damien First-Round Game

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Alameda outlasted Glendora, 62-54, in the first round of the Classic at Damien’s Bronze Division. The Hornets (12 3-pointers) and the Tartans (11) combined for 69 points from beyond the 3-point arc. Alameda took an 11-point lead into the fourth period, and they were able to hold off […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Classic at Damien Scores: Alta Loma, Arcadia, Bonita, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Northview, Pasadena & San Dimas All Won First-Round Games

Boys Basketball: Tuesday’s Scores & Wednesday’s Classic at Damien Schedule for 210 Prep Sports Programs: Bronze Division Scores: Northwood 66, Los Osos 49 Bonita 56, Inglewood 30 Alameda 62, Glendora 54 Arcadia 76, George Washington Prep 45 Bronze Division Schedule: Los Osos vs Inglewood at 2:30 (Life Pacific University) Arcadia vs Vista Murrieta at 4 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Bonita Cruises to a 56-30 Victory Over Inglewood in First Round of Classic at Damien; Perez Led BHS w/25 Points

Boys Basketball: Bonita opened Bronze Division play at the Classic at Damien with a convincing 56-30 victory over Inglewood. IHS was unable to score more than eight points in any of the four quarters on Tuesday. Colton Perez led the way again, scoring 25 points in the win. Hunter Smith hit a game-high four 3-pointers, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Levi Sinclair Scores 25 Points in San Dimas’ 68-46 Copper Division Victory Over Santiago in Classic at Damien Opener

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas opened play at the Classic at Damien with a 68-46 Copper Division victory over Santiago. The Saints led by seven points at the break, and they would go on a 23-11 run in the third period to pull away. Levi Sinclair continued his torrid pace with 25 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 25 2023

Classic at Damien Tips off on Tuesday: One of Nation’s Premier Tournaments Features Highly-Ranked (State & Nation) Programs

Photo courtesy of Classic at Damien’s website Boys Basketball: Classic at Damien: If you’re a high school basketball fan, there isn’t a better place to be this week than the Classic at Damien. The eight-division, 128-team tournament runs from December 26-30. It’s considered to be one of the nation’s most elite tournaments. It features programs […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

Colton Perez Scores 42 Points & Grabs 16 Rebounds in Bonita’s 78-58 Victory at Colony in Palomares League Opener

Photos by Beth Oualline Boys Basketball: Colton Perez, one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most underappreciated basketball players, has taken his game to the next level over the past few weeks. Perez averaged north of 20 points in the five tournament games in Hawaii (December 6-9). And the BHS senior has led the program in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

Ayala Dominated Glendora Throughout its 54-42 Victory in Palomares League Opener; Yang Led Bulldogs w/13 Points

Photos by Carlo Montalbo  (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Don’t let the final score fool you. Ayala controlled throughout in its 54-42 victory over Glendora in the Palomares League opener for both programs. In fact, the Bulldogs never trailed, and it seemed like they got to almost every loose ball and contested rebound. The game was originally […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2023

Martinez & Townsell Combine for 25 Points in Ayala’s 62-48 Victory Over Wilson; Bulldogs Improve to 8-4

Boys Basketball: Ayala made the most of its final tune-up before opening Palomares League play on Friday. The Bulldogs outscored Wilson, 37-20, in the second and fourth quarters to secure a 62-48 victory on Wednesday. AHS had seven players that contributed four points or more to the cause. Christian Martinez had a game-high 14 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2023

Sinclair’s Game-High 18 Points Leads SDHS to a 63-21 Blowout Over Sultana; Saints Have Won Three Consecutive Games

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas won its third consecutive game on Wednesday evening. The Saints dominated Sultana, 63-21, in a nonleague contest. SDHS took a 39-10 lead into the break, and never got challenged. Levi Sinclair had another big game, and he led all scorers with 18 points. Logan Hodson chipped in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 17 2023

Bonita’s Five-Day Trip to Hawaii was Fun & Successful; Bearcats Went 3-2 & Grew Closer as a Program

Boys Basketball: As Bonita opened the 2023-24 season, they returned nine players from last year’s squad that made a semifinal run in the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs. Even better than that, the Bearcats are healthier to begin this 2023-24 season. BHS head coach, Dr. Tim Godley has recently led the program to semifinal runs in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Colton Gray, Elijah Regan & Chris Lee Combine for 54 Points in Glendora’s 65-60 Victory Over Redlands East Valley

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: After starting the 2023-24 season at 4-4, Glendora has won six consecutive games. GHS defeated visiting Redlands East Valley, 65-60, on Friday evening. REV outscored the Tartans, 35-25 in the second half to close the gap. Colton Gray had a game-high 23 points to go with his nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Pasadena off to its Best Start Since 2006-07; Bulldogs Defeat Burbank, 76-62, in Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: The last time Pasadena opened a season 8-0, some of the current members of this Bulldogs’ program hadn’t been born. On Friday evening, PHS left Burbank with a 76-62 Pacific League victory, which matches their best start since the 2006-07 season. The Bulldogs went on a 39-32 run in the second half to […]

By Brian Baiotto