Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

Pasadena Pulls Off Incredible Victory; Bulldogs Defeat Arcadia, 58-56, Despite Playing Much of Second Half w/4 Players

Girls Hoops: Holy bleep! Pasadena picked up its first Pacific League victory of the 2021-22 season, and did so in the most unusual and impressive way. PHS had two players foul out, so the Bulldogs had just four athletes on the court for part of the third period and all of the fourth. Pasadena edged […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2021

Hailey Schaffer Goes Off For 28 Points & 8 Rebounds in Glendora’s 63-14 Victory Over RCHS

Girls Basketball: The Glendora-Rancho Cucamonga showdown on Wednesday was, for all intents and purposes, over just a few minutes into the game. The Tartans outscored the Cougars, 17-4, in the first quarter, and then a 33-1 second-quarter advantage allowed the Tartans to get playing time for everyone. Hailey Schaffer led the way with 27 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2021

Olivia Hodges Scores 35 Points & Grabs 13 Rebounds in Pasadena’s 64-62 Victory Over Crossroads

Girls Basketball: Pasadena picked up its first victory of the 2021-22 season. But it didn’t come easy. The Bulldogs edged Crossroad, 64-62, in Wednesday’s thriller. PHS used an 18-8 run in the second quarter to edge the Roadrunners. Olivia Hodges and Christine Manoukian combined to score 57 of the Bulldogs’ 64 points. Hodges had a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2021

La Salle Continues its Domination in Wednesday’s 58-21 Victory Over Hacienda Heights Wilson; Audrey Chen Scores 18 Points

Girls Basketball: La Salle got yet another balanced effort on Wednesday. The Lancers improved to 8-1 after a 58-21 thumping of Wilson of Hacienda Heights. Audrey Chen had a game-high 18 points. Kaden Cortes added 15 points and Ryan Riddle contributed 14. Reese Wong chipped in with nine points. Ivy Liang’s seven points paced the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2021

Marshall Fundamental Improves to 3-2 After Wednesday’s 58-32 Victory Over Blair

Girls Basketball: The Marshall Fundamental girls basketball program snapped its two-game losing streak on Wednesday. The Eagles got contributions throughout their lineup and defeated their visitors from Blair, 58-32, in a nonleague battle. Jolynn Alibar had a game-high 13 points and Kaitlan Sakuma contributed 12 points in the win. Aalijah Jones chipped in with nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2021

Ryann Riddle Scores 16 Points in La Salle’s 61-19 Victory Over Duarte; Lancers Improved to 7-1

Girls Basketball: To say that Monday night’s contest between Duarte and La Salle was a mismatch would be quite the understatement. The Lancers improved to 7-1 after a 61-19 victory over the Falcons. Duarte never scored more than eight points in a quarter. Elizabth Perez led the way for the Falcons with six points. Ryan […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Basketball/ Dec 05 2021

La Salle’s Audrey Chen Scores 16 Points in Saturday’s 45-30 Victory Over Birmingham; Lancers Improve to 6-1

Girls Basketball: La Salle’s 6-1 start to the 2021-22 season is impressive enough. But the fact that this young team gets a different leading scorer almost every game shows just how versatile this program can be. On Saturday, La Salle used a 15-point advantage in the second half to pull away from Birmingham, and the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 04 2021

La Salle Freshman, Kaden Cortes, Scores Game-High 16 Points in Lancers’ 52-37 Victory Over Highland

Girls Basketball: La Salle won its fifth game in six tries after defeating Highland, 52-37, in a Friday evening contest. Freshman Kaden Cortes continued the remarkable start to her high school career with a game-high 16 points. Reese Wong and Audrey Chen chipped in 11 points apiece for the Lancers. Eriel Banks led Highland with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 03 2021

Rylie Anderson Leads Glendora w/19 Points & 6 Steals; Tartans Blow Out St. Genevieve, 61-26, at Providence Tourney

Girls Basketball: Glendora improved to 4-1 after its 61-26 victory over St. Genevieve on Thursday. Rylie Anderson had a team-high 19 points and six steals. Miriam Tomt contributed 11 points and five steals. Hailey Schafer finished with 11 points eight rebounds and five assists. And Kennedy Hermann provided nine points and 11 rebounds. Up next: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 02 2021

Hart Edges La Salle, 46-43, on Wednesday; Lancers Drop First Game of 2021-22 Season

Girls Basketball: Hart handed La Salle its first loss of the 2021-22 season on Wednesday. The Indians edged the Lancers, 46-43, thanks to a 16-7 third-quarter surge. Laney Grider led all scorers with 22 points in the win. Audrey Chen had 16 points to pace La Salle’s offense. Kaden Cortes chipped in with 12 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 01 2021

Kaden Cortes & Audrey Chen Combine for 27 Points in La Salle’s 46-27 Victory Over El Segundo

Pictured L-R: Kaden Cortes & Audrey Chen Girls Basketball: La Salle improved to 4-0 in 2021-22. The Lancers defeated El Segundo, 46-27, on Tuesday. Kaden Cortes had a game-high 14 points. And Audrey Chen chipped in 13 points. El Segundo was led by Leila Sugimoto’s seven points. Up next: La Salle will take on Hart […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 01 2021

Kennedy Hermann’s 20 Points & 12 Rebounds Leads Glendora to 73-26 Over Heritage Christian

Girls Basketball: Glendora bounced back from a disappointing loss to Hillcrest on Monday with a 47-point victory over Heritage Christian. The Tartans jumped out to a 40-10 lead at the break on Tuesday, and cruised to a 73-26 victory over HCHS in the Providence Winter Showcase. Kennedy Hermann led the way with 20 points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2021

Isaiah May Scored 14 Points in La Salle’s 70-43 victory over California Academy of Math & Science

Boys Basketball: La Salle picked up win No. 4 on Saturday. The Lancers cruised to a 70-43 victory over California Academy of Math & Science. LSHS had a 10-point lead after the first quarter, and enjoyed a 16-point advantage at the break. Isaiah May paced the offense with 14 points. Arjuna Beard had nine points. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 25 2021

Flintridge Prep Earns Keppel Tournament Title Game Appearance Saturday After Victories Over LA Marhsall & Garfield

Pictured: Ashley Chea Girls Basketball: After a 1-3 start to the 2021-22 season, Flintridge Prep has now won three consecutive games. On Tuesday, the Wolves defeated LA Marshall, 53-46, in the Keppel Tournament. Ashley Chea led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Maddi Huie contributed eight points and Riley Hause added […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 24 2021

Ryann Riddle Scores 15 Points in La Salle’s 52-35 Victory Over Heritage Christian; Lancers Improve to 3-0

Girls Basketball: La Salle picked up its third consecutive victory to open the season. The Lancers defeated visiting Heritage Christian, 52-35, on Tuesday. Ryann Riddle led the way with a game-high 15 points. La Salle freshman, Kaden Cortes, contributed 13 points in the win. Amanda Fernandez paced the Heritage Christian offense with 13 points, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 23 2021

Flintridge Prep Edges Covina, 29-27, in Monday’s Cold-Shooting Contest For Wolves & Colts

Girls Basketball: It was anything but a thing of beauty. But Flintridge Prep will certainly take it. The Wolves handed Covina its first loss (29-27) on Monday, and improved to 2-3. Before Monday, Covina’s lowest offensive output had been 59 points. Ashey Chea led the way for Prep, having team highs in points (12) and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 21 2021

A Banged Up Flintridge Prep Program Drops Games to Arcadia & Schurr in Consecutive Nights; Ashley Chea Off To Monster Start For Wolves

Girls Basketball: If you’ve followed the San Gabriel Valley’s girls basketball scene over the last several years, it would be difficult to find a program, especially a small one, that has won more games than Flintridge Prep. So, when you see that the Wolves have opened the 2021-22 season 1-3, you should keep two things […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 21 2021

Reese Wong Scores 14 Points in La Salle’s 51-30 Victory at Rio Hondo Prep

Girls Basketball: La Salle improved to 2-0 after its 21-point victory at Rio Hondo Prep. Reese Wong led the Lancers with 14 points. Audrey Chen contributed 13 points and Ryann Riddle had 12. Grace Pollock led RHP with 11 points and Reagan Johnson chipped in with 10 points, including a pair of 3-point baskets. Emma […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 21 2021

Rylie Anderson’s Career Day Leads Glendora to 66-46 Victory at Corona; Tartans Improve to 2-0

Girls Basketball: Two games played and a pair of blowout victories for the Glendora girls basketball program. Four days after a 42-point road victory at Kaiser, the Tartans defeated Corona, 66-46, thanks to a big game from Rylie Anderson and her teammates. Anderson had a career-high 23 points, 11 rebounds and eight steals. Haylie Schafer […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 20 2021

Spivey Word & Kaleb Smith Lead Second-Half Surge in Damien’s 74-61 Victory Over Orange Lutheran

Boys Basketball: For the first time in four games, a Damien basketball game was competitive at the half. In fact, the Spartans and Orange Lutheran were tied at 39 in the semifinal round of the Sunny Hills Tournament. Damien, though, outscored the Lancers by 13 in the second half and claimed a 74-61 victory. Spivey […]

By Brian Baiotto