Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

Max Hilgenfeldt Hits Running 3-Pointer at Buzzer in Glendora’s 70-68 Victory Over Portola in First Round of CIF-SS D-3 Playoffs

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Portola had to like its chances late in Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 3 opener at Glendora. The Bulldogs had a 78-77 lead with 3.7 seconds remaining, and the game’s leading scorer at the free-throw line. Max Paulsen had already scored 22 points, including seven in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

Beau Rudometkin Hits Three 3’s & Scores 26 Points in Bonita’s 71-34 Victory Over Malibu in First Round of CIF D-4 Playoffs

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Malibu made the 58-mile drive to La Verne on Wednesday evening. And after eight minutes of play, the Sharks and the No. 1 seed from Bonita were locked in a 14-14 tie. Unfortunately for the visitors, BHS would secure a 71-34 victory in the first round of the CIF-SS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2026

1st Round Scores: Ayala Knocks off CV, GHS Edges Portola on Buzzer Beater, Bonita Destroys Malibu, Damien & Etiwanda Fall in Open Division

Boys Hoops: Open Division (Pool Play): Santa Margarita 81, Damien 71 Redondo Union 74, Etiwanda 31 Friday’s Pool Play Schedule: Damien at Harvard Westlake Etiwanda at Corona Centennial Division 1: Orange Lutheran 79, Arcadia 74 JSerra 72, Pasadena 66 (OT) Division 2: Servite 70, Maranatha 66 (OT) Division 3: Alta Loma 51, Pacifica Christian 34 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 09 2026

Northview Boys & Girls Secure 21 Individual Titles at Valle Vista League Finals; West Covina Totaled Four Champs & 10 Runners Up

Photos by RT Tolentino Wrestling: The Northview boys and girls continued their dominance in Valle Vista League competition. The Vikings earned 10 VVL titles, while the NHS girls totaled 11. The top three placers at each weight class have qualified for this weekend’s CIF-SS Individuals. To view a photo gallery by RT Tolentino, click on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 09 2026

Walnut’s Boys & Girls Secure 16 Individual Titles at Palomares League Finals; Bonita & Ayala Have Solid Showings at Claremont

Photos by Robert Ketterling Wrestling: Palomares League Finals: The Walnut girls dominated at Saturday’s league finals at Claremont High School. The Lady Mustangs earned 10 of the 13 individual titles, including seven via pinfall. Ayala’s Tatiana Chavarin pinned Bonita’s Sarah Selby in 64 seconds to secure the 140-pound championship. Katherine Perez-Patron pinned Walnut’s Prab Kaur […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 08 2026

Boys Hoops Playoff Schedule: Damien & Etiwanda in Open Division, Bonita Earns No. 1 Seed in D-4 & PHS Faces D-1 Bracket

Photo by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Open Division (Pool Play): Wednesday: Damien at Santa Margarita & Etiwanda at Redondo Union Friday: Damien at Harvard Westlake & Etiwanda at Corona Centennial All Games on Wednesday: Division 1: Orange Lutheran at Arcadia Pasadena at JSerra Division 2: Maranatha at Servite Division 3: Pacifica Christian at Alta Loma […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

GHS Earns Third Place & Playoff Spot After Wednesday’s 80-67 Victory Over Walnut; Garzon & Rangel Combined for 37 Points

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Glendora and Walnut met up twice at GHS in a span of 48 hours. On Monday, the Tartans defeated the Mustangs, 80-58, in the regular season finale. However, GHS and WHS had to battle one more time to determine the Palomares League’s No. 3 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

Hilgenfeldt’s 20 Points, 9 Boards & 8 Assists Leads GHS to an 80-58 Victory Over Walnut; Tartans & WHS Meet Wednesday to Decide 3rd Place

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram & https://i4pix.smugmug.com/) Boys Hoops: Glendora cruised to an 80-58 victory over Walnut in the Palomares League and regular season finale. And it came in large part due to the Tartans strong play in the first and third quarters. GHS outscored WHS, 49-25, in the first eight minutes of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 05 2026

Rudometkin & Clement Score 15 Points Apiece in BHS’ 70-53 Victory at Ayala; Bearcats Earn Share of Palomares Title

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Talk about finishing strong. After going 2-3 start to Palomares League play, Bonita found a way to earn a share of the league title. The Bearcats went 5-0 in the second round of league. And that included Monday’s 70-53 decisive victory at first-place Ayala. AHS had defeated BHS, 75-67, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 01 2026

Anderson & Irving Combine for 44 Points in PHS’ 63-48 Victory at CV; Bulldogs Tied w/Arcadia atop Pacific League Standings

Photos by Conrad Hunziker III (https://www.instagram.com/anamorph.sports.photos/) Boys Hoops: Pasadena will finish no worse than the Pacific League co-champions. The Bulldogs secured a crucial 63-48 victory at Crescenta Valley on Saturday evening. PHS outscored the Falcons, 25-10, in the second half. With one game to play, Pasadena, who is tied for first with Arcadia, hosts Muir […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2026

White, Canellopoulos, & Tun Combined for 41 Points in Ayala’s 76-64 Victory Over CHS; AHS Can Secure Palomares Title w/Monday Win Over Bonita

Pictured L-R: Zach Canellopoulos & Brenden White Boys Hoops: Ayala is now one win from an outright Palomares League championship. The Bulldogs avenged their only league loss with a 76-64 victory over visiting Claremont. With one game to play, AHS has a one-game lead over Bonita. Ayala led 32-20 at the break, and they took […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 31 2026

Rudometkin’s 24 Points Sparks BHS to an 80-72 Victory Over GHS; Bearcats Could Earn Share of Palomares Title w/Monday Win at Ayala

Photos by Jeff Serpa Boys Hoops: Bonita flipped the script on Glendora. Sixteen days ago, the Tartans led throughout its January 14th contest with BHS. The Bearcats went on a couple of runs to get the game to within a few points, but GHS pulled away for a 10-point home victory. Fast forward to Friday, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2026

Etiwanda Cruises to a 47-31 Victory Over RCHS; Eagles to Face Damien in Tuesday’s Baseline League Tournament Title Game

Photos by Jack Yamarone Boys Hoops: Etiwanda opened and finished strong in Thursday’s Baseline League Tournament showdown with Rancho Cucamonga. The Eagles secured a 47-31 victory. And EHS outscored RCHS, 33-15, in the first and fourth periods combined. Both programs hit three 3-pointers. Devin Mitchell led Etiwanda with 11 points. Sam Funn had 10 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2026

Alta Loma Inches Closer to Hacienda League Title After Thursday’s 51-33 Victory Over San Dimas

Boys Hoops: Alta Loma moved one game closer to what they hope ends in a Hacienda League championship. The Lions secured a 51-33 victory over San Dimas. SDHS scored just two first quarter points, and ALHS went on an 18-7 run in the third period. Evan Floyd led Alta Loma with 11 points. Tahlor Fairley […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 30 2026

South Hills Wins 10 Individual Titles at Hacienda League Finals; Aubreyelle, Daniel & Michael Baeza Earn Crowns for San Dimas

Photos by Wilson Baldelomar Wrestling: South Hills had a big day at the Hacienda League Finals. The Huskies’ boys finished second as a program, but they had a league-best five individual champions. South Hills saw its girls take first in team points (186.5) and titles won (5). The top three placers at each weight class […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2026

Max Hilgenfeldt Hit Six 3-Pointers & Scored a Game-High 24 Points in Glendora’s 62-47 Palomares League Victory Over Claremont

Boys Hoops: Glendora snapped a four-game losing streak, including three Palomares League setbacks on Wednesday night. The Tartans cruised to a 62-47 victory over visiting Claremont. GHS used a 35-23 run in the second half to pull away. With two games to play (at Bonita & vs Walnut) on Friday and Monday, respectively, Glendora finds […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2026

James Kim Scores 25 Points in Bonita’s 60-55 Victory at Walnut; Bearcats are One-Game Back of First-Place Ayala w/2 to Play

Boys Hoops: Bonita knocked Walnut out of a first-place tie atop the Palomares League standings with Ayala. The Bearcats secured an important 60-55 victory at Walnut on Wednesday evening. With two games to play, BHS and WHS are tied for second place, and they sit just one-game back of Ayala. Bonita will host Glendora on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2026

Brenden White & Joshua Townsell Spark Ayala to a 71-63 Victory at DBHS; Bulldogs Stand Alone atop Palomares w/2 to Play

Boys Hoops: With just two to play, Ayala is the only Palomares League program that controls its own destiny. The Bulldogs left Diamond Bar on Wednesday night with a 71-63 victory. And thanks to Bonita’s 60-55 victory at Walnut, AHS is one-game up on the Bearcats and Mustangs for the league championship. Ayala hosts last-place […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 28 2026

Isaiah Benn Scores 16 Points in Etiwanda’s 66-31 Baseline League Tournament Victory Over Upland

Photos by Jack Yamarone Boys Hoops: Etiwanda opened Baseline League Tournament play with a 66-31 beatdown over Upland. The Eagles led 34-16 at the break, and they finished the game on a 20-5 run. Isaiah Benn hit a pair of 3-pointers, and he finished with a game-high 16 points. Kevin Mitchell provided 12 points. Achilles […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 28 2026

Kristupas Miselis’ 21 Points & 10 Rebounds Leads La Salle to a 52-50 Comeback Santa Fe League Victory Over Mary Star of the Sea

Boys Hoops: The only thing more satisfying in the regular season than league wins are comeback league wins. And such was the case for La Salle. The Lancers trailed throughout most of Monday’s Santa Fe League showdown with visiting Mary Star. La Salle, however, went on a 15-8 run in the fourth quarter to edge […]

By Brian Baiotto