Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Aislin Tamez Torres & Casey Higgins Scored 12 Points Apiece in La Salle’s 50-25 Victory Over Summit in GHS Tournament Quarterfinal

Girls Basketball: La Salle improved to 14-1 after Friday’s 50-25 victory over Summit in the quarterfinal round of the Glendora Tournament. The Lancers went on a 28-14 run in the second and third quarters to pull away. Aislin Tamez Torres and Casey Higgins scored 12 points apiece. Riley Higgins chipped in with eight points, while […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Brianna Gomez Scored 22 Points & Joined the 1,000-Point Club in Glendora’s 59-25 Victory Over Bell Gardens

Girls Basketball: Glendora opener their own tournament on Thursday with a 41-point loss to the No. 12 ranked program in the nation (Sierra Canyon). Fast forward one day, and the Tartans defeated Bell Gardens, 59-25, on Friday. GHS also saw one of its athletes make school history. Brianna Gomez hit four 3-pointers, and she finished […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2024

Flintridge Prep Defeats Roosevelt, 60-48 in Second Round of GHS Tournament; Wolves to Meet Up w/La Salle in Saturday’s Semifinal

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep made Friday’s showdown at the Glendora Tournament look easy. Roosevelt entered the quarterfinal round contest at 15-2. However, Prep led by 20 at the half, and they cruised to a 60-48 victory. Maddie Smith had 15 points, three assists and two steals. Akemi Fu chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2024

Smith’s 20 Points & 7 Assists Leads Flintridge Prep to a 74-36 Victory Over Temescal Canyon in First Round of GHS Tourney

Girls Basketball: The Flintridge Prep victory tour continued on Thursday evening. The Wolves decimated Temescal Canyon, 74-36, in the first round of the Glendora Tournament. Prep took a 41-10 lead into the half. Through nine games, the Wolves have a 582-275 combined margin of victory. Maddie Smith led the way with 20 points, seven assists, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 22 2024

La Salle Defeats Westlake, 40-28, in Day 2 of La Salle Winter Showcase; Lancers Improved to 12-1

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle improved to 12-1 after Saturday’s 40-28 victory over Westlake at the La Salle Winter Showcase. The Lancers led 22-12 at the half, and 32-17 after three quarters. Casey Higgins led La Salle with 10 points. Aislin Tamez Torres had nine points, and Emily Fong contributed eight points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 21 2024

Casey Higgins Scored 21 Points in La Salle’s 75-45 Victory Over Schurr at Friday’s La Salle Winter Showcase

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball La Salle won its eighth consecutive game on Friday. The Lancers cruised to a 75-45 victory over Schurr at the La Salle Winter Showcase. LSHS had a 38-17 lead at the break, and the outcome was never in doubt. Casey Higgins scored a game-high 21 points. Emily Fong chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 20 2024

Gomez, Reyes & Luera Combine for 36 Points in Glendora’s 44-33 Palomares League Victory at Ayala

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Girls Basketball: Glendora had one of its poorest shooting efforts of the year. But when push came to shove, the Tartans pulled away in the second half and they secured a 44-33 victory at Ayala in the Palomares League opener for both programs. GHS and AHS combined for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 19 2024

Ten Flintridge Prep Players Score in a 71-13 Prep League Beatdown of Westridge; Wolves Improved to 8-0

Girls Basketball: Another Prep League basketball for Flintridge Prep. And another blowout. The Wolves led by 27 points after the first eight minutes, and they cruised to a 71-13 victory at Westridge. So far, Prep has league wins over Mayfield, Chadwick and Westridge by a combined margin of 225-52. Olivia Childs led the way with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 17 2024

Lexi Mercado Scored 26 Points in Bonita’s 53-47 Victory Over San Dimas in Monday’s Citrus Bowl Rivalry Game

Photos by Sophia Smith-Ureuta Girls Basketball: San Dimas improved to 8-2 after Monday’s 53-47 victory over San Dimas in the Citrus Bowl rivalry game. Trailing by two at the break, the Bearcats outscored the Saints, 31-23, in the second half to pull away. Lexi Mercado scored 14 of her game-high 26 points in the second […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2024

Megan Vuong & Franmarie Diaz Combine for 38 Points in Pasadena’s 56-41 Nonleague Victory Over Muir; Bulldogs Improved to 5-3

Girls Basketball: As odd as it might seem to read, Pasadena’s 56-41 victory over their visitors from Muir was not a Pacific League contest. The new and lame new league set up has everyone just playing one time each, so MHS and PHS had to schedule a nonleague showdown. And that took place on Saturday […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2024

Higgins & Cortes Combine for 35 Points in La Salle’s 60-40 Victory Over Palisades at Burroughs Showcase

Girls Basketball: La Salle finished play at the Burroughs Showcase 3-0 on Saturday. The Lancers defeated Canyon (53-38), Santa Monica (71-15) and Palisades (60-40). La Salle extended its current win streak to seven games. On Saturday, the Lancers led 20-4 after the first quarter. Casey Higgins scored a game-high 18 points, and she grabbed 13 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2024

Casey Higgins Outscored Santa Monica, 20-15, in La Salle’s 71-15 Victory in Second Round of the Burroughs Tournament

Girls Basketball: If Thursday’s Burroughs Tournament game wasn’t over after the first quarter, it was certainly game, set and match at halftime. La Salle cruised to a 71-15 victory over Santa Monica in the second round of the tournament. The Lancers led by 22 points after one period, and they took a 43-9 lead into […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2024

Flintridge Prep Opened Defense of its Prep League Championship w/an 81-25 Thumping Over Visiting Mayfield

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep played the role of a rude host on Tuesday evening. The Wolves dropped an 81-25 beatdown on visiting Mayfield in the Prep League opener. Prep all but put the game away early, as they took a 41-14 lead into the break. Maddie Smith provided 21 points, two rebounds, five steals and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2024

Casey Higgins’ 12 Points & 12 Rebounds Leads La Salle to a 53-38 Victory Over Canyon in Burroughs Tournament Opener

Girls Basketball: La Salle picked up victory No. 8 of the new season on Tuesday. The Lancers opened Burroughs Tournament play with a 53-38 victory over Canyon. Casey Higgins scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Lancers. Maddy Chiang hit a pair of 3’s, and she finished with 10 points. Kaden Cortes […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Glendora Outlasts Highland, 61-58, in Battle of 3-Pointers at Burroughs Showcase; Nunemaker Earns Career Victory No. 200

Girls Basketball: Glendora made history for their coach, Adam Nunemaker. The Tartans edged Highland, 61-58, at the Burroughs Showcase to earn ‘Coach Nuner’ his 200th career win in just 269 games. Three of the four quarters were determined by one point. And the Bulldogs had a 12-10 edge in 3-pointers made. Brianna Gomez scored 21 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2024

Glendora’s Adam Nunemaker Secures Career Victory No. 200; 10th-Year Tartans’ Coach Led Program to First CIF-SS Title in 2017-18

Girls Basketball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto Glendora High School was established in 1905, but the school building wasn’t constructed until 1958. The first graduating class totaled 188 students in 1959. Since the beginning, GHS athletic programs have enjoyed their share of success. The Glendora girls’ basketball team, though, hadn’t won a league championship in the school’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2024

Aislin Tamez Torres Scores 20 Points in La Salle’s 48-36 Victory Over Crescenta Valley in San Marino Tournament Title Game

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle secured the San Marino Tournament with a 48-36 victory over Crescenta Valley. The Lancers outscored the Falcons, 26-12, between the second and third quarters to take control. Aislin Tamez Torres scored a game-high 20 points, and she earned all-tournament honors. Casey Higgins was the Tournament MVP, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2024

Gomez Scores 19 Points in GHS’ 66-33 Victory Over Compton Centennial; Tartans Finished Third at Calvary Chapel Tourney

Girls Basketball: Glendora put Friday’s showdown with Compton Centennial to bed early. The Tartans cruised to a 66-33 victory to earn third place at the Calvary Chapel Downey Tournament. GHS led by 11 after the first quarter, and they took a 42-14 lead into the half. Brianna Gomez had a game-high 19 points, and the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2024

Casey Higgins Scores 25 Points & Grabs 14 Rebounds in La Salle’s 59-43 Victory Over Oakwood in San Marino Tournament Semifinal

Photo by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle will play for a San Marino Tournament title on Saturday night. The Lancers cruised to a 59-43 victory over Oakwood in Friday’s semifinal round contest. LSHS led 28-17 at the half and 45-28 after three periods. Casey Higgins had a huge game with 25 points and 14 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 06 2024

Brianna Gomez Hit Six 3’s & Finished With 27 Points in Glendora’s 62-38 Victory Over Arcadia at Calvary Chapel Tournament

Girls Basketball: Glendora got out to a strong start at Thursday’s Calvary Chapel Downey Tournament. And the Tartans would cruise to a 62-38 victory over Arcadia. GHS led by 13 points after the first quarter, and the outcome was never in doubt. Brianna Gomez had game-highs in points (27) and 3-pointers (6). Reagan Herrmann had […]

By Brian Baiotto