Soccer/ Jan 22 2023

Maranatha’s 3-1 Victory on Friday is First Over Valley Christian in 5 Years; Minutemen Take Over Olympic League’s Top Spot

Boys Soccer: Perhaps the only thing more satisfying than beating Valley Christian for the first time in five years is taking over sole possession of first place in the Olympic League standings. And that’s exactly what the Minutemen did on Friday. Jacob Brantingham scored first for Maranatha in the 18th minute. It was the lone […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 21 2023

Malik Khouzam’s 22 Points Leads Walnut to a 67-59 Hacienda League Victory Over Diamond Bar; Mustangs & Brahmas Tied for First w/4 Games to Play

Boys Basketball: Twenty days ago, Diamond Bar handed Walnut a nine-point setback in the Hacienda League opener for both programs. On Friday night, the Mustangs evened the score, defeating the Brahmas, 67-59, and with four league games to play, DBHS and WHS share the league’s top spot. Malik Khouzam led Walnut with a game-high 22 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 21 2023

Etiwanda Finished Strong in Friday’s 57-53 Baseline League Victory at Damien; Amare Campbell Scored 19 Points for Eagles

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda took over sole possession of the Baseline League’s top spot on Friday night. The Eagles used a 25-14 run in the fourth quarter to edge the Spartans, 57-53, and EHS is now 5-0 in league play. Amare Campbell had a game-high 19 points, including a pair of 3-pointers for the Eagles. Curtis […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 21 2023

Colton Gray’s 12 Points & 10 Rebounds Leads Glendora to a 62-34 Palomares League Victory Over Claremont

Boys Basketball: Glendora cruised to a 62-34 victory over last-place Claremont on Friday. With four games to play, GHS is one-game back of first-place Colony, and they have a two-game lead over third-place Ayala. Colton Gray led the way with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and three assists. Max Hilgenfeldt finished with 11 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 21 2023

Jester, Cabrera & Guyton Lead Pasadena to a 63-51 Victory at Glendale; Bulldogs Improve to 9-1 in Pacific League Games

Boys Basketball: Pasadena inched closer to a Pacific League championship. The Bulldogs picked up a 63-51 victory at Glendale on Friday night. Jovan Jester led PHS with 17 points, while Fidel Cabrera and Jason Guyton chipped in with 16 points apiece. The Bulldogs (9-1) hold a one-game lead over Crescenta Valley with four league games […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 20 2023

Chavez Scores 17 Points, Including Four 3-Pointers in SDHS’ 58-47 Victory Over Diamond Ranch; Saints Improve to 6-0 in VVL Games

Boys Basketball: San Dimas stayed unbeaten in Valle Vista League play on Thursday. The Saints outlasted a gritty Diamond Ranch program, 58-47, to improve to 6-0 in VVL games. SDHS had a 33-12 advantage in points beyond the 3-point line. Ethan Chavez hit four 3’s and finished with 17 points. Chavez also had seven rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 20 2023

Bonita Dominates Glendora, 54-18, in Thursday’s Palomares League Dual; Bearcats Won 10 of 14 Matches, Including 7 Pins

Wrestling By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Bonita got one step closer to a share of its first wrestling league championship in close to 40 years. The Bearcats dominated visiting Glendora, 54-18, on senior night. BHS won 10 of the 14 matches, including seven via pin fall. Bonita got out to a 27-0 lead as Chris […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Nate Garcia & Xavier Clinton Combine for 43 Points in Damien’s 64-53 Baseline League Victory at Rancho Cucamonga

Boys Basketball: Damien finished the second and fourth quarters in strong fashion on Wednesday night. The Spartans outscored Rancho Cucamonga, 43-25 over that stretch, and defeated the Cougars, 64-53, in a Baseline League showdown. Damien’s win sets up a first-place showdown with Etiwanda on Friday night in La Verne. Nate Garcia had a game-high 22 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Joby Barnes Hits Five 3-Pointers & Scores 29 Points in Walnut’s 84-67 Hacienda League Victory at Wilson

Boys Basketball: Walnut kept itself just one-game back of first-place Diamond Bar thanks to Wednesday’s 84-67 Hacienda League victory at Wilson. The Mustangs took a 15-point lead into the break and improved to 4-1 in league games. Joby Barnes led the way with 29 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Barnes hit five 3-pointers. Malik […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Mountain View Edges Marshall Fundamental, 59-57, in Wednesday’s Mission Valley League Battle

Boys Basketball: Mountain View edged Marshall Fundamental, 59-57, in a Mission Valley League contest. The Eagles outscored the Vikings, 21-16, in the fourth quarter, but came up just short. Jalen Brown led Marshall with 17 points and Alonzo Acosta chipped in with 16 points. Jeryck Chavoya led Mountain View with 21 points and Angel Sanchez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Diamond Bar Cruises to 69-41 Victory at Rowland; Brahmas Travel to Walnut on Friday in Hacienda League Rematch

Boys Basketball: Diamond Bar remained atop the Hacienda League standings on Wednesday. The Brahmas cruised to a 69-41 victory at Rowland. Ethan Alfonso led DBHS with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Alex Kim finished with 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dior Brown provided 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Up […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

PHS Takes Over Sole Possession of Pacific League Penthouse; Bulldogs Defeat CV, 49-40, in First-Place Showdown

Boys Basketball: With five games to go, Pasadena now stands alone atop the Pacific League standings thanks to Tuesday’s 49-40 victory over Crescenta Valley. The Bulldogs picked up the season sweep of the Falcons, and they hold a one-game lead over CV, and enjoy a two-game cushion over Arcadia. Fidel Cabrera had a game-high 14 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

Glendora Edges Ayala, 46-40, in Tuesday’s Palomares League Contest; Tartans Take Over Second Place

Photos by Carlo Montalbo. To view his pictures, go to www.i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: Glendora and Ayala met up Tuesday night in Chino Hills. And both the Tartans and Bulldogs had just one loss apiece in Palomares League play. GHS would head home with a 46-40 victory. Colton Gray led the Tartans with 11 points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 18 2023

George Peterson Scores Three Goals & Has an Assist in Maranatha’s 5-0 Olympic League Victory Over Heritage Christian

Boys Soccer: Maranatha is now 2-0-1 in Olympic League games after Tuesday’s 5-0 victory over Heritage Christian. George Peterson was the star. Peterson scored three goals and assisted on another score. Miles Romero chipped in with a goal and two assists. Jacob Brantingham scored and assisted on one goal. Sawyer Throop had an assist in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 18 2023

Etiwanda Wins 12-of-14 Matches & Defeats Los Osos, 60-9, in Tuesday’s Baseline League Showdown

Wrestling: Etiwanda all but wrapped up a third consecutive Baseline League championship. In a battle of unbeatens (in league), the Eagles dominated Los Osos, 60-9, on Tuesday night. Etiwanda won the first nine matches, and they would go 12-2 in the 14-match dual. Max Diaz (106), Julian Santana (113) and Ryan Khan (120) got EHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 15 2023

Pasadena Closes Strong in 54-47 Pacific League Victory at Muir; Bulldogs Face CV on Tuesday in First-Place Showdown

Boys Basketball: Pasadena continued its success against their crosstown rivals from Muir. The Bulldogs picked up a 54-47 road victory on Friday night to improve their Pacific League record to 7-1. PHS and Crescenta Valley sit atop the league standings and will meet up on Tuesday night at Pasadena High. Muir actually led by four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 15 2023

Walnut Picks Up 20th Victory of Season in Saturday’s 74-56 Victory at Arcadia; Malik Khouzam Becomes Mustangs’ All-Time Leading Scorer

Boys Basketball: It was a memorable Saturday for the Walnut boys basketball program. The Mustangs claimed a 74-56 victory at Arcadia. Not only did WHS win its 20th game (20-2), Malik Khouzam made school history. Khouzam scored 23 points, dished eight assists and had four steals. Khouzam now has 1,476 points and is Walnut’s all-time […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Khouzam Scores 24 Points & Dishes Out 8 Assists in Walnut’s 76-50 Hacienda League Victory Over Los Altos

Boys Basketball: After opening Hacienda League play with a loss at Diamond Bar, Walnut has now won three consecutive (league) games. The Mustangs cruised to a 76-50 victory over visiting Los Altos. Malik Khouzam led the way with 24 points and eight assists. Joby Barnes chipped in with 13 points and six rebounds. Gavin Ibrahim […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Cole Jones Hit Four 3-Pointers & Scored 30 Points in Ontario Christian’s 62-61 Victory Over Linfield Christian

Photos by Josh Thompson Boys Basketball: Ontario Christian remained unbeaten in Ambassador League play on Friday night. Barely. The Knights held on for a 62-61 victory over their visitors from Linfield Christian. The Lions outscored OCHS, 18-11 in the fourth quarter, but came up short. Linfield Christian is now 1-2 in league, and both came […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Acosta & Brown Combine for 25 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 49-40 Mission Valley League Victory Over South El Monte

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental improved to 4-2 in Mission Valley League play after Friday’s 49-40 victory over visiting South El Monte. The Eagles used a 21-10 run in the fourth quarter to pull away from SEM. Alonzo Acosta had a team-high 13 points for the Eagles. Jalen Brown contributed 12 points in the win. Aden […]

By Brian Baiotto