Basketball/ Jan 01 2025

Emmitt Claiborne Scored 16 Points in La Salle’s 68-53 Victory Over Hart at the SoCal Christmas Classic

Boys Basketball: The La Salle boys’ basketball program finished the SoCal Christmas Classic in much better shape than when it started. After losses to Littlerock and Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, the Lancers found themselves mired in an eight-game losing streak. However, La Salle edged Upland, 46-43, on Saturday. And they closed out the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 01 2025

Etiwanda Outlasts Chatsworth, 61-57, in Gold Division Finale at Damien Classic; Arenas Scored 44 Points for Chancellors

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda finished 2-2 in the Gold Division at the prestigious Damien Classic. The Eagles edged Etiwanda, 61-57, in Monday’s final round. EHS and CHS were tied at the half, and both programs entered the fourth quarter at 36-36. The Eagles avenged a six-point loss (60-54) loss just over a month ago. Etiwanda had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2024

Glendora Earns Damien Classic’s Bronze Division Title After Monday’s 70-62 Victory Over Skyridge; Tartans Extend Win Streak to 14 Games

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: The longest winning streak in at least 21 years was extended to 14 games on Monday for the Glendora High School boys’ basketball program. Once again, the Tartans overcame a second-half deficit to claim victory. GHS defeated Skyridge (Lehi, Utah), 70-62, to claim the Bronze Division […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2024

Desmond Every Scored 22 Points to Lead PHS to a 57-54 Victory Over San Gabriel Academy in Third Place Game at Damien Classic

Boys Basketball: Pasadena had an impressive showing at the Damien Classic. The Bulldogs defeated San Gabriel Academy, 57-54, on Monday to earn third place in the Silver Division. Desmond Every scored a game-high 22 points, including four 3-pointers. That earned the PHS senior all-tournament honors. Troy Wilson chipped in with 14, and Josh Irving scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2024

Damien Classic Champ Scores: Roosevelt Edges SJB (56-55 in OT) in Platinum Division, While GHS & CHHS Secured Bronze & Copper Titles

Photo by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Classic at Damien Title-Game Scores: Platinum Division: Roosevelt 56, St. John Bosco 55 in OT Gold Division: Crespi 78, vs Anaheim Canyon 64 Diamond Division: Rancho Verde 54, Jesuit 43 Silver Division: Culver City 64, Vista Murrieta 61 Bronze Division: Glendora 70, Skyridge (Utah) 62 Green […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2024

Luke Chavez Scored 24 Points & Earned All-Tournament Honors After SDHS Defeated Rialto, 66-51, in Damien Classic 5th-Place Game

Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished fifth in the Copper Division of the Damien Classic. The Saints secured that placing after Monday’s 66-51 victory over Rialto. For the second consecutive game, Luke Chavez scored a game-high 24 points. Chavez earned all-tournament honors. Jeremiah Garzon chipped in with 14 points, and Nathan Yearout hit a pair of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 30 2024

Samantha Sachs Claims 130-Pound Queen of the Hill Tournament Title; Glendora Senior Pinned Four of Her Six Opponents

Wrestling: Queen of the Hill Tournament: Glendora’s Samantha Sachs cruised to a 130-pound championship this weekend at the Queen of the Hill Tournament in Corona. The No. 1 seed needed six victories to earn her title, and she dominated throughout. Sachs pinned her first four opponents, including sticks of Abbygail Villanueva (Troy at 1:54) Gabriell […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2024

Glendora Wins 13th Consecutive Game on Saturday; Tartans Edge Alameda, 67-62, at Damien Classic

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Aside from staying poised in tight games, Glendora has also finished strong during this current 13-game win streak. And Saturday night at the Damien Classic was no different. The Tartans went on a 38-30 second-half run to defeat Alameda, 67-62, in the semifinal round of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2024

Sam Kolody & Jakson Clement Combined for 23 Points in Bonita’s 49-45 Victory Over Shadow Hills in Saturday’s Damien Classic Game

Boys Basketball: Bonita edged Shadow Hills, 49-45, in Saturday’s Damien Classic contest. Sam Kolody led the Bearcats with 12 points. Jakson Clement chipped in with 11 points, including a pair of 3-pointers. Sergio Felix hit a pair of 3’s and he scored a game-high 16 points for Shadow Hills. Nate Williamson scored 15 points in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2024

Luke Chavez Scored 24 Points in San Dimas’ 54-40 Victory Over Diamond Bar at Saturday’s Damien Classic

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas got off a solid start on Saturday at the Damien Classic. The Saints had a 13-point lead after the first eight minutes, and they’d go on to secure a 54-40 victory over Diamond Bar. Luke Chavez scored a game-high 24 points. Jeremiah Garzon chipped in with 13 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Hilgenfeldt & Gray Scored 18 Points Apiece in Glendora’s 61-55 Victory Over Central of Fresno at Damien Classic

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora won its 12th consecutive game on Friday. The Tartans outlasted Central of Fresno, 61-55, in the Iron Division quarterfinal at the Damien Classic. GHS had a 34-24 lead at the break and CEHS closed the gap in the second half. Max Hilgenfeldt scored 18 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Joaquin Tovera Scores Game-High 23 Points in Chino Hills’ 61-54 Victory Over Bonita at Damien Classic

Boys Basketball: Chino Hills got out to quick lead at Friday’s Damien Classic. The Huskies would hold off Bonita, 61-54, at BHS. Joaquin Tovera led all scorers with 23 points. Jaden Gamez chipped in with 12 points and Alex Criner had 8. Bonita’s Hunter Smith hit a game-high four 3-pointers, and he finished with 22 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Josh Irving Scored 20 Points & Blocked 10 Shots in Pasadena’s 63-50 Victory Over Valencia at Damien Classic

Boys Basketball: Pasadena secured a 63-50 victory over Valencia in the second round of the Damien Classic. The Bulldogs used a 36-18 run in the second and third quarters to pull away. Josh Irving had game highs in points (20) and blocked shots (10). Irving went 9-of-12 from the field. Troy Wilson added 15 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2024

Gray & Murray Combined for 32 Points in Glendora’s 55-50 Victory Over Foothill of Nevada in First Round of Damien Classic

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Make it 11 in a row. Glendora extended its win streak after a 55-50 victory over Foothill of Henderson, Nevada, in the first round of the Damien Classic. GHS has gone 33 days without a setback. Colton Gray had 17 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2024

James Kim Scores a Game-High 23 Points in Bonita’s 56-44 Victory Over Norco in First Round of Damien Classic

Boys Basketball: Bonita opened the Classic at Damien Tournament with a 56-44 victory over Norco. The Bearcats used a 31-23 run in the second half to give themselves a little breathing room. James Kim hit a pair of 3’s and scored a game-high 23 points. Hunter Smith chipped in with 15 points. Ryan Ibbetson led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2024

La Salle’s Kaden Cortes Joins 1,000-Point Club & is Part of Program Record 98th Career Win in Lancers 61-28 Victory Over La Serna

Girls Basketball: One day after Christmas, La Salle senior Kaden Cortes made some impressive school history. The Lancers guard scored 12 first-half points, including half of her program’s four 3-pointers. That led LSHS to a 61-28 victory over La Serna in the first round of the Glendora Tournament. Those 12 points put her exactly at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 22 2024

Sebastian Demano’s 21 Points, Nine Assists & Five Rebounds Leads Glendora to a 91-58 Victory Over Hesperia

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Monalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora got one more game in before Christmas. And they made the most of it. The Tartans cruised to a 91-58 nonleague victory over Hesperia. GHS had a 48-25 lead at the half. Sebastian Demano scored a game-high 21 points. Demano also had five rebounds, nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2024

AJ Orji Scored 18 Points in Etiwanda’s 69-57 Victory Over Vista Murrieta; Eagles Improved to 10-4

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda picked up victory No. 10 of the 2024-25 season on Friday. The Eagles outlasted their visitors from Vista Murrieta, 69-57, behind 18 points from AJ Orji. Orji scored 15 of the 18 in the second half. Ayden Hamilton chipped in with 14 points and Sloane Harris had 11. Cisco Munoz scored a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 20 2024

Diamond Bar Outlasts Bonita, 73-66, in Palomares League Opener; Tyler West Scored 20 Points for Brahmas

Boys Basketball: Bonita dug itself a 15-point hole at the half in Thursday’s Palomares League opener at Diamond Bar. The Bearcats outscored the Brahmas 49-41, but DBHS would hold on for a 73-66 victory. Bonita had a 10-9 advantage in 3-pointers made. Tyler West led Diamond Bar with 20 points and Jedison Chow had 16 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 20 2024

Gray & Hilgenfeldt Combined for 41 Points in Glendora’s 72-66 Palomares League Opening Victory at Ayala

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Something had to give when Glendora and Ayala met up Thursday night in Chino Hills. The Bulldogs had won five in a row and 10 of their last 11 games. And the visiting Tartans entered the Palomares League opener for both programs on an eight-game win […]

By Brian Baiotto