Wrestling/ Dec 23 2023

Short-Handed Bonita Grinds Out a 47-30 Victory Over Colony in Palomares League Opener; Bearcats Pin Six Titans

Wrestling: Thanks to the Bonita wrestling program for this report and photo gallery: It was the Palomares League opener for both schools. There was concern for Bonita, because they had four freshmen in the lineup who were wrestling in their first varsity match ever due to injuries to some of the Bearcats top wrestlers. It […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

Ayala Dominated Glendora Throughout its 54-42 Victory in Palomares League Opener; Yang Led Bulldogs w/13 Points

Photos by Carlo Montalbo  (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Don’t let the final score fool you. Ayala controlled throughout in its 54-42 victory over Glendora in the Palomares League opener for both programs. In fact, the Bulldogs never trailed, and it seemed like they got to almost every loose ball and contested rebound. The game was originally […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 22 2023

Marshall Fundamental Pins Way to a 52-18 Mission Valley League Victory Over South El Monte

Wrestling: Thanks to Marshall Fundamental for this recap: Tonight, Marshall Fundamental’s wrestling teams earned a split decision, as the boys defeated South El Monte, 52-18, and improved their record to 12-1 on the season. The Eagles’ girls lost to the overwhelming power of South El Monte, falling, 72-6. Marshall’s boys team started off the match […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2023

Martinez & Townsell Combine for 25 Points in Ayala’s 62-48 Victory Over Wilson; Bulldogs Improve to 8-4

Boys Basketball: Ayala made the most of its final tune-up before opening Palomares League play on Friday. The Bulldogs outscored Wilson, 37-20, in the second and fourth quarters to secure a 62-48 victory on Wednesday. AHS had seven players that contributed four points or more to the cause. Christian Martinez had a game-high 14 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2023

Sinclair’s Game-High 18 Points Leads SDHS to a 63-21 Blowout Over Sultana; Saints Have Won Three Consecutive Games

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas won its third consecutive game on Wednesday evening. The Saints dominated Sultana, 63-21, in a nonleague contest. SDHS took a 39-10 lead into the break, and never got challenged. Levi Sinclair had another big game, and he led all scorers with 18 points. Logan Hodson chipped in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 17 2023

Bonita’s Five-Day Trip to Hawaii was Fun & Successful; Bearcats Went 3-2 & Grew Closer as a Program

Boys Basketball: As Bonita opened the 2023-24 season, they returned nine players from last year’s squad that made a semifinal run in the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs. Even better than that, the Bearcats are healthier to begin this 2023-24 season. BHS head coach, Dr. Tim Godley has recently led the program to semifinal runs in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Colton Gray, Elijah Regan & Chris Lee Combine for 54 Points in Glendora’s 65-60 Victory Over Redlands East Valley

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: After starting the 2023-24 season at 4-4, Glendora has won six consecutive games. GHS defeated visiting Redlands East Valley, 65-60, on Friday evening. REV outscored the Tartans, 35-25 in the second half to close the gap. Colton Gray had a game-high 23 points to go with his nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Pasadena off to its Best Start Since 2006-07; Bulldogs Defeat Burbank, 76-62, in Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: The last time Pasadena opened a season 8-0, some of the current members of this Bulldogs’ program hadn’t been born. On Friday evening, PHS left Burbank with a 76-62 Pacific League victory, which matches their best start since the 2006-07 season. The Bulldogs went on a 39-32 run in the second half to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Jaydin Maddox Scores 25 Points in Ayala’s 63-57 Overtime Victory at Keppel; Bulldogs Improve to 7-4

Boys Basketball: Ayala won its third consecutive game on Friday. But it didn’t come easy. AHS needed overtime to secure a 63-57 victory at Keppel. The Aztecs outscored the Bulldogs, 26-20, in the second half, and they were able to force an overtime period. But Ayala closed out the game on an 11-5 run. Jaydin […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Colton Perez Scores 26 Points in Bonita’s 68-57 Victory Over John XXIII College of Western Australia

Thanks to Tressa Smith for the photo Boys Basketball: Bonita welcomed a school from Claremont on Friday night, and the Bearcats went home with a 68-57 victory. But it wasn’t the Claremont that is a five-minute drive from their La Verne campus. It was John XXIII College in Western Australia, which is 9,362 miles from […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 15 2023

Marshall Fundamental Rallies in Second Half to Secure 3-3 Tie w/Rosemead in Thursday’s Mission Valley League Contest

Boys Soccer: Things didn’t look good early for Marshall Fundamental in Thursday’s Mission Valley League showdown against their visitor from Rosemead. The Panthers took a 3-1 lead into the half. But the Eagles would regroup and scored twice in the second half, and they settled for a 3-3 tie. Michael Hernandez got Marshall on the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2023

Bonita Crushes Duarte, 87-40, on Thursday; Colton Perez Hit Two 3’s & Finished w/19 Points for Bearcats

Boys Basketball: In its first game back from last week’s Hawaii trip, Bonita dominated visiting Duarte, 87-40, on Thursday evening. The Bearcats enjoyed a 27-point lead at the half, and then, BHS went on a 31-16 run in the third period. Bonita had 11 players that scored, and Colton Perez led the way with 19 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2023

Xavier Clinton Hits Eight 3-Pointers & Finishes w/39 Points in Damien’s 81-43 Victory Over San Gabriel Academy

Boys Basketball: Xavier Clinton knew Damien wouldn’t be playing for two weeks after Wednesday’s game against the San Gabriel Academy. And the Spartans senior wanted to make the best of it. So, Clinton hit eight 3-pointers, and scored 39 points in Damien’s 81-43 victory over the Eagles. Clinton also went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2023

Desmond Every & Jovan Jester Score 19 Points Apiece in PHS’ 77-57 Victory Over Burroughs; Bulldogs are 7-0 in 2023-24

Boys Basketball: Make it 7-0 for the Pasadena boys basketball program. The Bulldogs took a 19-point lead into the break and cruised to a 77-57 Pacific League victory over visiting Burroughs. Desmond Every and Jovan Jester scored 19 points apiece to pace the PHS offense. Every also had four rebounds, three assists and two steals. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2023

Levi Sinclair Scores Career-High 27 Points in San Dimas’ 77-67 Victory at Western Christian; Saints Improve to 6-5

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: After going 1-3 at the Glendora Tournament last week, San Dimas had a chance to hit reboot, and the Saints have just over two weeks to get prepared for Valle Vista League play. They host Diamond Ranch on January the 8th. On Tuesday, SDHS headed to Upland and battled […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 11 2023

SDHS Secures Damien Tournament Title; Daniel Baeza, Jeremy Ortiz & Michael Baeza Each Won Individual Championships

Wrestling: Damien Tournament Results: 106 Pounds: Champ Match: Reggie Fernandez (San Gorgonio) pinned Benecio Thome (Bishop Amat) at 4:45 106 Placers: 3rd Place – Nathan Valencia of Cerritos 4th Place – Jason Ybarra of Pacifica 5th Place – Lucas Camacho of Carter 6th Place – Joseph Torres of La Serna 7th Place – Lorenzo Pastrana […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2023

GHS Wins Own Tourney After Saturday’s 59-54 Victory Over Bishop Amat in OT; Colton Gray Led Way w/21 Points & Nine Rebounds

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: GHS’ big three, which is made up of Colton Gray, Chris Lee and Benji Holt, played together this week for the first time all season. And the result was a Glendora Tournament championship. But it didn’t come easy. GHS took a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2023

Flintridge Prep Wins Bonita-Claremont Tournament; Wolves Defeated Wolfpack, 47-31, on Saturday

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its eighth consecutive game on Saturday. The Wolves claimed the Bonita-Claremont Tournament thanks to a 47-31 victory over the Wolfpack. Maddie Smith had a game-high 18 points, and Addison Lee chipped in with 10 for Flintridge Prep. Khrysma Johnson led Claremont with 11 points and Marayah contributed eight. Akemi Fu […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2023

Diamond Bar Edges San Dimas, 60-59, to Claim Fifth Place at Saturday’s Glendora Tournament

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Diamond Bar edged San Dimas, 60-59, in the fifth-place game at the Glendora Tournament. Antoine Tran hit three 3’s and he had a team-high 16 points. Tyler West and Reed Bevans scored nine points apiece in Saturday’s win. Levi Sinclair led SDHS with 16 points. Angelo Fares had a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2023

Hilgenfeldt & Regan Combine for 32 Points in GHS’ 65-54 Victory Over SDHS; Tartans Will Face Amat in Saturday’s Glendora Tourney Title Game

Pictured L-R: Glendora’s Max Hilgenfeldt & Elijah Regan  Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com)  Boys Basketball: Glendora earned a spot in its own tournament final after Friday’s 65-54 victory over San Dimas. The Tartans outscored the Saints, 39-29, between the second and third quarters to hold off a scrappy SDHS squad. Max Hilgenfeldt led GHS with […]

By Brian Baiotto