Basketball/ Jan 05 2022

Noah Smith’s Two Free Throws With 1 Second to Play Leads Glendora to 62-60 Victory Over Alta Loma in Palomares League Opener

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: What a way to open Palomares League play for GHS. With 5.3 seconds to play, Alta Loma’s Jace Conway hit two free throws to get the Braves even with the Tartans at 60-60. Noah Smith, though, would convert on both of his free-throw attempts with one second to play, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 03 2022

Update: Armando Cruz Senior’s Funeral Set For Saturday Evening at Covina Community Church

Wrestling: As mentioned in the story link below, the Northview wrestling family recently suffered a terrible loss. Armando Cruz Senior, the father of Northview junior Nate Cruz, died on Christmas Eve after a battle with COVID. Mr. Cruz was just 55 years of age. Cruz and his son, Nate, who wrestles at 170 pounds for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2021

Spivey Word Scores 23 Points in Damien’s 61-58 Victory Over American Fork (Utah); Spartans go 3-1 in Classic at Damien Tournament

Boys Basketball: Damien bounced back from its first loss of 2021-22 with a 61-58 victory over American Fork of Utah. The Spartans (17-1) finished the Classic at Damien with a 3-1 mark. Spivey Word had a game-high 23 points in the win. Kaleb Smith contributed 14 points and both Bradley Xie and Jimmy Oladokun finished […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 30 2021

Nate Cruz Vows to Carry on in Father’s Memory; Northview Wrestler & Dad, Armando Cruz Senior, Were Best of Friends

Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Northview junior Nate Cruz and his dad, Armando Cruz Sr., weren’t just father and son, they were also the best of friends. And they always seemed to find time for the other. The Vikings’ wrestlers typically eat together in Coach David Ochoa’s room at Northview, and in spite of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Smith, Jacobson & Wooldridge Combine For 61 Points in Glendora’s 73-55 Victory Over Leuzinger in Second Round of Classic at Damien

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: Glendora’s offense found its rhythm on Tuesday night at the Classic at Damien. The Tartans got 61 combined points from Noah Smith, Luke Jacobson and Braydon Wooldridge in GHS’ 73-55 victory over Leuzinger. Noah Smith had 26 points, four rebounds and five assists. Luke Jacobson added 20 points, nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Damien Edges Owyhee, 56-53, in Tuesday’s Second Round of the Classic at Damien; Kaleb Smith Scores 15 Points

Boys Basketball: The boys from Meridian, Idaho, gave Damien a serious challenge on Tuesday night. The Spartans, though, edged Owyhee, 56-53, in the quarterfinal round of the Classic at Damien’s Platinum Division. Kaleb Smith scored six of his team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter. Liam Campbell led all scorers with 19 points, including nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 25 Points & Jacob Chin Dishes Out 13 Assists in La Salle’s 70-67 Victory Over Providence

Thanks to La Salle for this photo of Jacob Chin Boys Basketball: Unfortunately, COVID seems to be inviting itself back into our daily lives. A number of winter-sport tournaments have beeb canceled or altered, and the La Salle boys basketball program had their schedule adjusted at the South Pasadena Tournament on Tuesday. The Lancers were […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Glendora Grinds Out 47-46 Victory Over Hesperia in Monday’s Opening Round of the Classic at Damien

Boys Basketball: It had been 17 days since the reigning CIF-SS Division 3A champs had won a basketball game. The Tartans entered the Christmas break with consecutive losses to Los Osos and Damien. And while they didn’t play particularly well, according to their coach, Gordon Hamlow, it had to feel good to escape with a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 16 Points in La Salle’s 63-47 Victory Over South East in South Pasadena Tourney

Boys Basketball: After 17 days off, the La Salle boys basketball program got back on the court at the South Pasadena Tournament. And the Lancers picked up an impressive 63-47 victory over South East of South Gate in the Gold Division bracket. Derek Peterson led the way with 16 points. Myles Blackman (15) and Jason […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2021

Damien Legend, Mike LeDuc, Picks Up Career Win No. 1,000; Spartans Dominate Glendora, 82-47, on Wednesday Night

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: What a special night Wednesday was for Mike LeDuc. LeDuc, one of most successful high school basketball coaches in history, picked up career win No. 1,000. Perhaps reaching this incredible milestone at home in the Spartans’ gym would have made the night perfect for LeDuc, but being at Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2021

Pasadena Cruises to 78-45 Victory Over Hoover in Wednesday’s Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: Pasadena got contributions from its entire roster on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs saw 12 players score in a 78-45 victory over Hoover. PHS led by 24 points at the half, and improved to 3-1 in Pacific League play. Teddy Reyes had a game-high 17 points. Jason Guyton contributed 13 and Ethan Patterson chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Vazion Boone Scores 23 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 68-60 Victory Over Arroyo in MVL Opener

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental opened Mission Valley League play on Monday, and the Eagles finished strong. Trailing by four points at the half, Marshall Fundamental went on a 37-25 run and defeated Arroyo, 68-60. The Eagles were an impressive 9-of-17 behind the three-point line. Vazion Boone led the way with 23 points. Boone converted 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Los Osos Claims Glendora Tournament Title After Saturday’s 44-38 Victory Over GHS; Deacon Tolliver Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Something had to give in Saturday’s title game of the Glendora Tournament. Both Los Osos and GHS entered the contest on six-game winning streaks. The Grizzlies jumped out to an 11-point, first-quarter lead, and defeated the Tartans, 44-38. Deacon Toliver and Eric Shepard had 10 points apiece for LOHS. Toliver earned the tournament […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Damien Wins St. John Bosco Tournament by Defeating SJB, 67-47, on Saturday; RJ Smith Scores 22 Points & Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Damien’s impressive start to the 2021-22 season keeps getting better. The Spartans won the St. John Bosco Tournament by defeating the host Braves, 67-47, on Saturday night. After the Braves took a 13-12 lead into the second quarter, Damien would outscore SJB, 55-34, the rest of the way. RJ Smith had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 11 2021

Marshall Fundamental Blanks La Salle, 3-0, in Friday’s Nonleague Battle of Pasadena Schools

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental got one final tune-up before starting league next week. The Eagles shut out La Salle, 3-0, to improve to 4-1-1. Eduardo Reyes, Adrian Ramirez Moreno and Iori Santiago scored goals in the win. Up next: The Eagles travel to Arroyo in the Mission Valley League opener. Box Score: LS: 0-0-(0) MF: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Girls Sports/ Dec 11 2021

Damien Gets 19 Points From Jimmy Oladokun in Friday’s 68-52 Victory Over Fairmont Prep

Boys Basketball: Damien stayed undefeated on Friday night. The Spartans defeated Fairmont Prep, 68-52, in the St. John Bosco Tournament. Myles Che and Chol Deng had 17 points apiece for the Huskies. Jimmy Oladokun scored a game-high 19 points for the Spartans. Spivey Word and RJ Smith chipped in with 16 points apiece. Kaleb Smith […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

La Salle Picks Up 94-62 Victory Over Blair in Friday’s Nonleague Contest

Boys Basketball: La Salle played its last game until December 27th and they made the most of it. The Lancers scored a season-high 94 points in a 32-point victory over Blair. Senior Krish Manwani had a team-best 20 points. Sophomore Derek Peterson scored 19 points and senior Myles Blackman had 15 points and 10 rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 10 2021

Jared Sanchez Scores Four Goals in West Covina’s 5-0 Victory Over Edgewood

Boys Soccer: What a day it was for West Covina junior, Jared Sanchez. Sanchez scored four goals in the Bulldogs’ 5-0 victory over Edgewood. Omar Hernandez, making his varsity debut under the three posts, finishes with a clean sheet. Senior Hector Frausto scores his first goal of the season. Hector is also the starting goal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2021

Armen Darakchyan Scores 18 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 52-49 Victory Over Rio Hondo Prep

Photo by Stephen Delgado Boys Basketball: In a tale of two halves, Marshall Fundamental edged Rio Hondo Prep, 52-49, in a nonleague contest. The Eagles had a 22-point lead at the break. And the Kares would outscore Marshall Fundamental by 19 points in the second half. Armen Darakchyan led the way with 18 points. Vazion […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 09 2021

Jose Miguel Gomez & Arthur Arakelyan Combine For 5 Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 5-0 Victory Over Blair

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental improved to 3-1-1- after Wednesday’s 5-0 victory over Blair. Jose Miguel Gomez had three goals, including two in the first half. And Arthur Arakelyan added a pair of second-half scores. Rayshon Robert and Eric Cabrales had two saves apiece in goal for the Eagles. Up next: Marshall will host La Salle […]

By Brian Baiotto