Soccer/ Dec 07 2022

Throop & Brantingham Score in Maranatha’s 2-0 Victory Over Blair; Minutemen Improved to 3-2-1 in 2022-23

Boys Soccer: Maranatha opened a very busy week with a win. In the first of four games, the Minutemen claimed a 2-0 victory over Blair. Sawyer Throop got MHS on the board just six minutes in. Throop scored off a free kick by Jaden Brainard. And Jacob Brantingham put the game away with his goal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Nov 23 2022

Youssefian & Lee Score in Maranatha’s 2-0 Victory at North Valley Military Institute

Photo by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha improved to 2-1 to start the new season after Tuesday’s 2-0 victory at the North Valley Military Institute in Sun Valley. MHS got on the board midway through the first half when Luca Youssefian scored on a cornerkick by Jay Lee. In the second half, Jay Lee scored […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Nov 17 2022

Maranatha Gets Five Second-Half Goals & Cruises to 6-1 Victory Over Pacifica Christian in 2022-23 Season Opener

Thanks to Maranatha soccer for this report Boys Soccer: Maranatha met up Pacifica Christian in its season opener. And it’s the first showdown since the Minutemen claimed a 3-0 victory in last season’s postseason. This time around MHS defeated the Sea Wolves, 6-1. Pacifica Christian did get out to a 1-0 lead, but it would […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 16 2022

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Ends Marshall Fundamental’s Season, 3-2, in CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Boys Soccer: The Palmdale Aerospace Academy’s boys soccer program stayed undefeated on Tuesday. The Griffins (13-0-1) got a pair of goals from Christopher Martinez in the first half, and a second-half score from Carlos Mendez, to edge Marshall Fundamental, 3-2, in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Juan Villegas scored Marshall’s first-half […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 12 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores Two More Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 3-1 Victory at Elsinore in CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental picked up its second postseason victory this week. Two days after edging Ontario Christian in the Wild Card round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs, Marshall Fundamental was back in action on Friday. The Eagles traveled to Elsinore, and were trailing 1-0 approximately 20 minutes into the contest. But who else […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 10 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores Second-Half Goal in Marshall Fundamental’s 1-0 Victory Over Ontario Christian in CIF-SS Division 6 Wild-Card Game

Boys Soccer: Thanks to a ludicrous Mission Valley League rule about how a tiebreaker is settled, Marshall Fundamental had to play a wild-card game on Wednesday. The Eagles, however, didn’t whine like this reporter, went out and defeated visiting Ontario Christian, 1-0, in a Division 6 playoff game. As usual, Eduardo Reyes was Marshall’s offense. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 09 2022

Boys Soccer Playoff Schedule: Bonita, La Canada, Chino Hills, La Salle, Maranatha & Monrovia Open Postseason Today in Wild Card Games

Boys Soccer: Wednesday’s Wild Card Schedule: Division 4: Bonita at Bishop Amat Division 5: La Canada at Diamond Ranch Indian Springs at Chino Hills Division 6: La Salle at Environmental Charter Ontario Christian at Marshall Fundamental Bassett at Maranatha Burbank at Monrovia Friday’s First-Round Schedule: Division 1: St. Francis at San Marcos Division 3: Ayala […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 04 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores Twice in Marshall Fundamental’s 3-2 Victory Over Mountain View; Eagles Finish 10-1-1 in Mission Valley League Games

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 3-2 victory over visiting Mountain View. The win improves the Eagles to 10-1-1 in MVL games. Marshall’s record matches that of Arroyo, but because of a completely ludicrous MVL rule, the Knights head to the playoffs as the league’s top seed. To […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 02 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores a Pair of Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 5-0 Victory Over South El Monte; Eagles Improve to 9-1-1 in MVL Games

Boys Soccer: Eduardo Reyes continues to lead the Marshall Fundamental offense. Reyes scored two more goals in Tuesday’s 5-0 victory over South El Monte. Marshall got single goals from Iori Santiago, Victor Camacho and Sahag Papazian. Rayshon Robert had two saves in goal and Eric Cabrales had one. Up next: The Eagles will close out […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 30 2022

Esai Sanchez Scores Three Goals in Pasadena’s 4-0 Pacific League Victory Over Hoover

Boys Soccer: Pasadena’s Esai Sanchez accomplished something on Saturday that all soccer players strive for. The Bulldogs sophomore secured a hat trick, scoring three goals in Pasadena’s 4-0 victory over Hoover. PHS got a single goal from junior, Saitiel Orozco. Up next: PHS will host Glendale on Tuesday at 3:30. Records: Hoover (2-3-1, 1-3-1); Pasadena […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 27 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores Two Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 3-0 Victory at Rosemead; Eagles Hold First Place Spot w/Two Games to Play

Girls Soccer: Marshall Fundamental took one more step towards another Mission Valley League championship. The Eagles got three second-half goals to pick up a 3-0 victory at Rosemead. Eduardo Reyes continues to carry the Marshall offense. Reyes scored two more goals on Wednesday. Adrian Ramirez–Moreno also found the back of the net. Rayshon Robert had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 26 2022

Whit Wilder’s Two Goals Leads Maranatha to a 2-1 Olympic League Victory at Whittier Christian

Photo by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Trailing 1-0 in the first half of Tuesday’s Olympic League showdown at Whittier Christian, Whit Wilder scored in the 22nd minute to get Maranatha even. Forty-seven minutes later, Wilder’s second goal of the game, which came off a free kick, led the Minutemen to a 2-1 victory. With three […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 25 2022

Victor Camacho Scores Two Second-Half Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 2-1 Victory at El Monte; Eagles Hold Slim MVL Lead

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental is the only program in the Mission Valley League that controls its own fate. The Eagles defeated El Monte, 2-1, on Monday. If Marshall wins its final three games, they will have earned the MVL championship. Trailing 1-0 in the second half, Victor Camacho scored two second-half goals. Rayshon Robert had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 20 2022

After Slow Start Offensively, West Covina Scores Three Times in Second Half to Defeat Covina, 3 -1, in a VVL Showdown

Boys Soccer: Trailing 1-0 in the second half of its Valle Vista League showdown with Covina, West Covina erupted for three goals and picked up a 3-1 victory. The Bulldogs got even with the Colts when Isaac Baez was able to head in a corner kick. Jared Sanchez gave WCHS its first lead of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer,Top Stories/ Jan 20 2022

Maranatha Gets Two Goals From Whit Wilder in Tuesday’s 5-1 Victory Over Village Christian; Minutemen Improve to 2-1 in Olympic League

Photo by Mitsi Yamashita: Boys Soccer: Maranatha moved into second place in the Olympic League on Tuesday. The Minutemen controlled Village Christian, 5-1, and leapfrogged the Crusaders in the league standings. Whit Wilder scored twice, and the first came off an assist by Sawyer Throop. George Peterson scored on a penalty kick, and Peterson had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 12 2022

Arden Benitez & George Peterson Score Two Goals Each in Maranatha’s 5-0 Victory Over NVMI on Tuesday

Photo by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Maranatha jumped on the North Valley Military Institute for four goals in the first half and the Minutemen cruised to a 5-0 nonleague victory. Arden Benitez and George Peterson scored two goals apiece in the win. Whit Wilder scored once for MHS. Wilder and Peterson each had an assist […]

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


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


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


Soccer/ Nov 17 2021

West Covina Opens 2021-22 Season With 2-1 Victory Over Chino

Thanks to West Covina soccer for this report Boys Soccer: West Covina opened the 2021-22 season with an exciting and drama-filled 2-1 victory over visiting Chino High. The first goal came by way of penalty kick taken by junior Andy Velasco after a clear foul on Leo Ponce de Leon. Sean Seaman had several excellent […]

By Brian Baiotto