Basketball/ Dec 26 2023

Rylie Anderson Opens GHS Tournament on Wednesday Just 41 Points Shy of Becoming Glendora’s All-Time Leading Scorer

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) & Josh Thompson Girls Basketball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor There is a lot of excitement surrounding the GHS girls basketball program right now. The Tartans are 13-1 and they’ve outscored their opponents by a combined margin of 840-441. Glendora is ranked 30th in the state by MaxPreps, and they’ve […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 24 2023

La Salle Goes on a 32-3 Run in Second Half to Secure La Salle Winter Classic Title w/a 46-17 Victory Over Los Osos

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: For the first time all season, La Salle didn’t lead at the half. The undefeated Lancers were locked in a 14-14 tie with Los Osos in the championship game of the La Salle Winter Classic. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, however, La Salle went on a 32-3 run in the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

Bonita Cruises to a 64-32 Victory Over Valencia at La Salle Tournament; Bearcats Improve to 6-3

Girls Basketball: Bonita started and finished strong in Friday’s 64-32 victory over Valencia. The Bearcats outscored the Vikings, 19-9, in the first quarter, and closed out the game on an 18-2, fourth-quarter run. BHS had four players in double digits. Brooke Van Duyne led the way with 17 points. Lexi Mercado chipped in with 16 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

La Salle Defeated Saugus, 40-13, to Earn Spot in Own Tournament Final; Lancers Improve to 14-0

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle earned a spot in their own tournament final thanks to Friday’s 40-13 victory over Saugus. The Centurions managed just two points total in each of the first three quarters, and they didn’t have a player with more than three points. Casey Higgins led La Salle with 11 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2023

Glendora Opened Palomares League Play on Friday w/a 65-18 Victory Over Ayala; Tartans Led 30-0 After First Quarter

Girls Basketball: Talk about a mismatch. Glendora outscored visiting Ayala, 30-0, in the first quarter, and went on to defeat the Bulldogs, 65-18, in the Palomares League opener. The game was originally scheduled for AHS, but there was an issue with the padding behind one of the baskets, so the game was changed to Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 22 2023

La Salle is 13-0 After Thursday’s 56-19 Victory Over Holy Martyrs; Lancers Advance to Semifinal Round of La Salle Tourney

Girls Basketball: La Salle cruised to a 56-19 victory over Holy Martyrs at their own tournament. The Lancers are now 13-0 to start the 2023-24 season. La Salle led 34-3 at the half. Audrey Chen led the way with 14 points. Casey Higgins chipped in with nine points, and Avery Ward contributed seven points in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2023

Flintridge Prep’s 62-26 Prep League Victory at Chadwick Extends Wolves Current Win Streak to 10 Games

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep continues to click on all cylinders. The Wolves have won 10 in a row after its 62-26 victory at Chadwick. And that includes a 4-0 mark in Prep League games. Prep led 31-6 at the half, and the Dolphins were never able to mount a challenge. Maddie Smith had 11 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2023

Astacaan’s 22 Points & 13 Rebounds Leads FSHA to a 44-24 Victory Over Maranatha; Tologs Extend Win Streak to Four Games

Girls Basketball: For the first time in over a month, and for only the second time all season, the Flintridge Sacred Heart basketball program has reached the .500 mark. The Tologs started 1-1, but they would lose five out of their next seven games. FSHA is now on a four-game win streak after victories over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2023

Rylie Anderson Scores 20 Points, Including Four 3’s in Glendora’s 68-30 Victory at Ramona; Tartans Have Won 11 Consecutive Games

Girls Basketball: Glendora will take a nine-day break from action. And while the Tartans may be tired, they won for the 11th consecutive time on Wednesday. GHS cruised to a 68-30 victory at Ramona. Over the past week alone, Glendora has jumped 19 spots in the MaxPreps state poll. They are now ranked No. 25 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 12 2023

Maddie Smith’s 13 Points Paced Flintridge Prep to a 64-21 Victory Over Rio Hondo Prep; Wolves are 3-0 in Prep League Games

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its ninth consecutive game on Monday. The Wolves also improved to 3-0 in Prep League games. And Prep put their visitors from Rio Hondo Prep away early in a 64-21 victory over the Kares. The Wolves led 39-14 at the half, and they had a 35-point advantage after three quarters. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 12 2023

Sophia Astacaan Scores a Game-High 14 Points in FSHA’s 38-25 Victory Over Ramona; Tologs Improve to 5-6

Girls Basketball: FSHA got off to a shaky 2-6 start to the 2023-24 season. Since then, however, the Tologs finished third at the Poly Tournament, and they find themselves at 5-6 after Monday’s 38-25 victory over Ramona. Sophia Astacaan had a game-high 14 points for FSHA. Ava Nawrocki chipped in with 12 points. Jaiden Tibbels […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2023

GHS Wins Covina Tournament After 50-34 Victory Over Rosary Academy; GHS Held State’s 11th-Ranked Program to Half Their Offensive Output

Girls Basketball: What an amazing three-plus weeks it’s been for the Glendora girls basketball program. Adam Nunemaker’s crew started the season at 1-1, but since then, the Tartans have won 10 consecutive games. And that includes last weekend’s championship at the Kaiser Tournament, where GHS edged Rancho Cucamonga, 53-51. Fast forward one week and Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2023

La Salle Claimed Gary Houston Winter Classic Title After Saturday’s 56-36 Victory Over Sonora; Lancers are 12-0 in 2023-24

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle continued its torrid pace to start the 2023-24 season. The Lancers cruised to a 56-36 victory over Sonora in the championship game of the Gary Houston Winter Classic. La Salle is now 12-0 and they’ve outscored their opponents by a combined margin of 664-327. Casey Higgins led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2023

Maddie Smith Scores 17 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 60-19 Prep League Victory Over Westridge

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep made another step forward towards a defense of their Prep League title. The Wolves improved to 2-0 in league after a 60-19 victory over visiting Westridge. The Tigers were unable to score more than seven points in any of Friday’s four quarters. And Prep was able to get much-needed playing time […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2023

Emily Petrosyan Scored 28 Points, Including Eight 3-Pointers in FSHA’s 49-42 Victory Over Pasadena

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Sacred Heart won a 3-point shootout with Pasadena at the Poly Tournament. In a game that featured 17 combined 3-pointers, FSHA edged PHS, 49-42, on Friday. Emily Petrosyan hit all eight of the Tologs 3-pointers, and she finished with a game-high 28 points. Ava Nawrocki chipped in with 12 points, and Sophia […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2023

Flintridge Prep Secures a 47-42 Victory Over Chino Hills in Thursday’s Bonita-Claremont Tournament; Smith Scored 23 Points for Wolves

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its sixth consecutive game on Thursday. The Wolves defeated Chino Hills, 47-42, at the Bonita-Claremont Tournament. Maddie Smith led all scorers with 23 points. Akemi Fu contributed eight points and seven rebounds. Miya Naruko added seven points and seven rebounds. Haley Chuang led the Huskies with 14 points, and Brianna […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2023

Goodwin & Ihiaso Combined for 21 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 34-22 Victory Over Ramona at Thursday’s Covina Tournament

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental improved to 6-3 after Thursday’s 34-22 victory over Ramona at the Covina Tournament. The Eagles are 2-1 at this week’s tournament. Marshall got 11 points from Maryn Goodwin. Goodwin made both of her team’s two 3-pointers. Destiny Ihiaso chipped in with 10 points. Kaitlan Sakuma contributed six points in the win. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2023

Gabrielino Claims a 51-35 Victory Over Flintridge Sacred Heart in Thursday’s Tournament Play; Tologs Fall to 2-6

Girls Basketball: Gabrielino defeated Flintridge Sacred Heart, 51-35, at Thursday’s Poly Tournament. The Eagles got 11 points from Mia Lam, and 10 points from Madison Chiu. Ava Nawrocki led FSHA with 11 points. Isabelle Risha provided nine points for the Tologs. Up next: FSHA will face Pasadena today at 4:30. Box Score: G: 11-12-18-10-(51) F: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2023

Casey Higgins Scores 16 Points in La Salle’s 48-14 Victory Over Temple City at Gary Houston Winter Classic; Lancers Improved to 11-0

Girls Basketball: For the second week in a row, the La Salle girls basketball program will play for a tournament title. After a 48-14 victory over Temple City at the Gary Houston Winter Classic, the Lancers earned a spot in Saturday’s title game, and they improved to 11-0. Casey Higgins outscored TCHS, 16-14. Audrey Chen […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 07 2023

Marshall Fundamental Cruises to a 54-19 Victory Over Covina; Degooyer & Alibar Scored 12 Points Apiece for Eagles

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental handed Covina its seventh consecutive loss to start the 2023-24 season. And they did so at Covina’s own tournament. Marshall led 28-12 at the half, and they never really got challenged in Wednesday’s 54-19 victory. Madelyn Degooyer and Jolynn Alibar led the Eagles with 12 points apiece. Kaitlan Sakuma chipped in […]

By Brian Baiotto