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


Soccer/ Dec 14 2024

Damien Claims 4-2 Victory at West Covina; Gonzalez, Vega, Braunstein & Magana Scored for Spartans

Boys Soccer: After starting the season 0-3-1, the Damien soccer program has taken a turn for the better. Last week, the Spartans defeated Baldwin Park, 2-1. Next up was a 0-0 tie with Temescal Canyon. And on Wednesday, DHS secured a 4-2 victory at West Covina. Von Drake Vega and Jager Gonzalez both scored and […]

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


Wrestling/ Dec 13 2024

Bonita Wins 11 of 14 Matches in a 64-18 Palomares League Thumping at Diamond Bar; Bearcats Pinned 10 Brahmas

Wrestling: Bonita High School dropped a 64-18 beatdown on their hosts from Diamond Bar in the Palomares League opener for both programs. BHS won 11 of their 14 matches. Ten of the 11 wins came via pin. The Bearcats trailed 18-9 after five matches. But BHS would win the final nine matches of Wednesday’s dual, […]

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


Soccer/ Dec 10 2024

Ayala Scores Four Second-Half Goals in Monday’s 4-0 Victory at Temescal Canyon; Bulldogs Improved to 3-1

Boys Soccer: After a 2-1 season-opening loss to Roosevelt, the Ayala soccer program has reeled off three consecutive wins. And all three were via shutout. AHS has defeated Nogales (2-0), Chaparral (7-0) and Temescal Canyon (4-0) by a combined margin of 13-0. Ayala got single goals from Adrian Chavez, Arda Aliyazicioglu, Max Summer and Kyle […]

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


Basketball/ Dec 08 2024

GHS Wins Gary Prestesater Tourney After 77-39 Beatdown of Capistrano Valley Christian; Gray Scores 32 Points & Earns Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Glendora finished out the Gary Prestesater Tournament about as strong as a program could hope for. The Tartans thumped Capistrano Valley Christian, 77-39, in the tournament’s title game. GHS led 42-19 at the half, and the Eagles weren’t able to mount much of a challenge. Colton Gray earned the tournament’s MVP. On Saturday, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2024

Glendora Defeats San Marino, 71-54, & Earns Spot in Saturday’s Gary Prestesater Tourney Final; Gray Had 23 Points & 14 Rebounds

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora has earned a spot in Saturday’s Gary Prestesater Tournament final. The Tartans secured an impressive 71-54 victory over San Marino in Friday’s semifinal. GHS led 15-4 after one quarter, and they now have tournament wins over Diamond Ranch, Chino Hills and San Marino. Colton Gray […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2024

Ahern Brothers Combine for Eight 3’s & 48 Points in Capistrano Valley Christian’s 76-62 Victory Over SDHS at Gary Prestesater Tournament

Boys Basketball: Many local basketball fans were hoping to see a Glendora-San Dimas final at the Gary Prestesater Tournament. The Tartans cruised to a 71-54 victory over San Marino in the first semifinal at San Dimas High School. Capistrano Valley Christian, however, had no interest in cooperating, and they secured a 76-62 triumph over the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 05 2024

Seven Bonita Wrestlers Pinned Their San Dimas Counterparts in Wednesday’s 49-29 Rivalry Dual Victory Over San Dimas

Photos by Beth Oualline Wrestling: Bonita trailed 6-5, 11-8 and 17-8 in Wednesday’s rivalry showdown at San Dimas. The Bearcats, however, would storm back. Aidan’s Chaires’ pin of Brock Riffner at 3:22 of their 144-pound match gave BHS a 19-7 lead, and Bonita never trailed again in their 49-29 victory over the Saints. Seven of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Glendora Edges No. 18 Team in State (Chino Hills), 69-67, in Quarterfinal Victory at Gary Prestesater Tourney; Colton Gray Scored 26 Points

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: They’ve only played seven games thus far. Nonetheless, Glendora secured its biggest win of the season at the Gary Prestesater Tournament. The Tartans edged Chino Hills, 79-77, in Wednesday night’s quarterfinal round contest. The Huskies entered the game with an 8-1 record and ranked 18th in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 05 2024

Luke Chavez Scores 20 Points & Leads San Dimas to a 75-58 Victory Over Diamond Bar at Gary Prestesater Classic

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas got out to a quick lead, and they went on to defeat Diamond Bar, 75-58, at their own Gary Prestesater Classic. The Saints outscored the Brahmas in each of the four quarters, including 19-9 advantage in the first. SDHS had an 8-2 edge in 3-pointers made. Luke […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2024

Garner & Garcia Combine for 50 Points in Damien’s 83-63 Victory Over Orange Vista in Second Round of Riverside Kiwanis Tournament

Boys Basketball: Damien improved to 2-0 at the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament. On Monday, the Spartans crushed Notre Dame by 60 points (97-37). And on Tuesday, DHS secured an 83-63 victory over Orange Vista. Damien led 56-28 at the half, and the final score appears far closer than it really was. Eli Garner had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto