Basketball/ Jan 18 2024

GHS Grinds Out 51-48 Victory Over Bonita in Battle of 4-0 Palomares League Programs; Addison Martin Stepped up w/15 Points

Photos by Amelia Nielson-Stowell @photosbyamelia Girls Basketball: Bonita and Glendora met up on Wednesday night in a battle of 4-0 Palomares League programs. And it had a playoff-type atmosphere on the court at GHS. The Tartans survived in a 51-48 victory over the visiting Bearcats in the first of two this season with BHS. Addison […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 17 2024

Flintridge Prep Thumps Poly, 76-17, in Tuesday’s Prep League Road Game; Maddie Smith Outscored Panthers w/22 Points

Girls Basketball: It’s hard to call it a rivalry when the other team has no chance. In fact, the last time Flintridge Prep lost to Poly was Jan. 28 of 2014. And fast forward 10 years, and the Wolves continue to dominate the Panthers. Flintridge Prep decimated their host, 76-17, in Tuesday’s Prep League showdown. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 17 2024

La Salle Falls to 1-3 in Del Rey League Play After Tuesday’s 47-44 Loss at St. Mary’s Academy

Girls Basketball: After starting the season 17-0, La Salle finds itself in fourth place of a five-team Del Rey League. The Lancers fell to 1-3 in this tough league after falling, 47-44, at St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood. SMA used a 17-7 run in the fourth quarter to edge La Salle. Ebbony Wilson had a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 13 2024

Bonita Remains Unbeaten in Palomares League Play After Friday’s 39-26 Victory Over Claremont; Acuna Scored Game-High 14 Points

Photos by Alyssa Cruz Girls Basketball: Two weeks ago, Claremont defeated Bonita by nine points at the Ontario Christian Tournament. In their first of two Palomares League games against the Wolfpack, however, the Bearcats secured a 39-26 on Friday. BHS got a game-high 14 points from Naomi Acuna. Lexi Mercado chipped in with eight points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 13 2024

Brianna Gomez Scored 26 Points in Glendora’s 79-23 Palomares League Victory at Colony

Girls Basketball: Glendora is 4-0 in Palomares League games after Friday’s 79-23 blowout victory at Colony. The Tartans outscored the Titans, 57-10, between the second and third quarters. Brianna Gomez had a game-high 26 points, including four 3-pointers. Rylie Anderson hit five 3’s, and she finished with 16 points. Addison Martin chipped in with 11 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 12 2024

Emily Petrosyan Hit Five 3-Pointers & Scored 15 Points, But Immaculate Heart Edged FSHA, 43-38, in Sunshine League Showdown

Girls Basketball: Immaculate Heart edged visiting Flintridge Sacred Heart, 43-38, in Thursday’s Sunshine League contest. Emily Petrosyan had a game-high 15 points, all of which came from beyond the 3-point arc. Isabelle Risha chipped in with 12 points for the Tologs. Camille Glover led Immaculate Heart with 13 points, and that included three 3-pointers. Up […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 12 2024

Flintridge Prep Secures 62-13 Prep League Victory at Westridge; Wolves Led 33-1 After First Quarter

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep accomplished several feats in Thursday’s 62-13 victory at Westridge. The Wolves improved to 6-0 in Prep League games, they extended their current win streak to 16, and all 12 players scored at least two points. Maddie Smith led all scorers with 12 points, and she had five steals. Megan Quoch added […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 12 2024

Jones & Dignadice Combine for 33 Points in Bishop Montomery’s 59-52 Del Rey League Victory at La Salle

Girls Basketball: La Salle fell to 1-2 in Del Rey League play on Thursday. Bishop Montgomery defeated the Lancers, 59-52, in Pasadena. Tiara Jones had a game-high 17 points, while Sophia Dignadice had 16 points in the win. Audrey Chen and Erica Fan scored 13 points apiece for La Salle. Up next: The Lancers will […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 11 2024

Alexis Rivera’s Header Leads Northview to a 1-0 Valle Vista League Victory Over Covina

Girls Soccer: Northview picked up Valle Vista League victory No. 1 on Wednesday. The Vikings defeated visiting Covina, 1-0. NHS got on the board early, as Khloe Lopez set up Alexis Rivera with a corner kick, and Rivera would head it in. Miranda Saiz was credited with a dominating effort on defense. Vanessa Ramirez and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 11 2024

Flintridge Prep Claims 55-31 Prep League Victory at Providence; Wolves Have Won 15 Consecutive Games

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep has extended the San Gabriel Valley area’s longest win streak (boys or girls) to 15 games. The Wolves headed home from Burbank with a 55-31 Prep League victory over Providence. Prep had a slim six-point lead at the half, but they would go on a 29-9 run in the second half […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 11 2024

Mercado & Beatty Combined for 35 Points & Five 3-Pointers in Bonita’s 65-33 Palomares League Victory Over Ayala

Photos by Alyssa Cruz Girls Basketball: Bonita got a balanced effort in Wednesday’s 65-33 Palomares League blowout victory over visiting Ayala. The Bearcats improved to 3-0 in league games, and they remain in a first-place tie with Glendora. BHS led 36-21 at the half, and they went on a 29-12 run in the second half. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 11 2024

Danie Singley Scores 31 Points in Covina’s 50-44 Valle Vista League Victory Over Northview

Girls Basketball: Heading into Valle Vista League play, Covina had no reason for optimism. The Colts were 3-14. Fast forward three days, and CHS is 2-0 in VVL games. And that includes Wednesday’s 50-44 victory over a solid Northview program. Covina used a 31-20 run in the second half to defeat the Vikings. Danie Singley […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 09 2024

Brooke Van Duyne Scores 19 Points in Bonita’s 69-53 Palomares League Victory Over Colony; Bearcats Improved to 12-6

Girls Basketball: Bonita kept pace with Glendora atop the Palomares League standings. The Bearcats secured a 69-53 victory over Colony. Brooke Van Duyne had a game-high 19 points in Monday’s win. Serenity Henderson chipped in with 15 points. Lexi Mercado provided nine points, and Jorday Demott contributed eight points. Up next: The Bearcats host Ayala […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 06 2024

Rebekah Zweerink’s Basket With Five Seconds to Play Leads Glendora to a 42-40 Palomares League Victory Over Claremont

Girls Basketball: The first two names that come to mind when talking about the Glendora girls basketball program would be their leading scorers, Rylie Anderson and Brianna Gomez. But what makes this GHS team so good is their balance, and knowing that a number of girls can step up at any moment and make a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 05 2024

Cortes & Chiang Combined for Seven 3-Pointers & 23 Points in La Salle’s 52-36 Del Rey League Victory at St. Paul

Girls Basketball: Two days after dropping its first game of the 2023-24 season, La Salle was back in Del Rey League action on Thursday evening. And for the second consecutive game, the Lancers traveled to a league opponent. This time, they headed home with a W. La Salle defeated St. Paul, 52-36, and improved to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 04 2024

Bonita Cruises to a 64-24 Victory Over Aliso Niguel; Bearcats Open Palomares Play on Friday at Alta Loma

Girls Basketball: Bonita made the most of their final nonleague tune-up on Wednesday. The Bearcats decimated their visitor from Aliso Niguel, 64-24, and improved to 10-5. After scoring 11 points in the first quarter, the Wolverines could manage just 13 points the rest of the way. Amy Pine led Aliso Niguel (1-10) with nine points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 03 2024

Parker & Derderian Score in Maranatha’s 2-0 Victory Over Village Christian in Olympic League Opener

Girls Soccer: Maranatha hasn’t gotten off to the start it had hoped in 2023-24. But the Lady Minutemen began Olympic League play in style. MHS shutout visiting Village Christian, 2-0, on Tuesday. Elisia Parker scored early thanks to an assist by Kate Halvorson to take a 1-0 lead. Vauna Derderian would double the lead on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 03 2024

St. Anthony Dominates La Salle, 64-44, in Del Rey League Opener; Saints Hand Lancers First Loss of 2023-24

Girls Basketball: For the first time in the 2023-24 season, La Salle fell short. The Lancers headed to Long Beach in Tuesday’s Del Rey League opener, and St. Anthony sent them back to Pasadena with a 64-44 setback. According to La Salle coach Scott Wiard, and many others, St. Anthony is the real deal. They […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2023

Fairmont Prep Snaps GHS’ 15-Game Win Streak & Wins Glendora Tournament w/Saturday’s 63-45 Victory Over Tartans

Girls Basketball: Fairmont Prep accomplished three things on Saturday night. First, they avenged a November 18th (61-53) loss to GHS, second, they secured the Glendora Tournament, and third, FP snapped the Tartans’ 15-game win streak thanks to a 53-45 victory. With the game tied at 29-29 at the break, the Huskies went on a 34-16 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2023

Flintridge Prep Claims La Canada’s New Year’s Ball Title w/a 57-40 Victory Over Granada Hills Charter; Maddie Smith Named Tourney MVP

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep went 4-0 at the La Canada New Year’s Ball Tournament. The Wolves outscored their four opponents (La Canada, Hart, Crescenta Valley & GHC) by a combined margin of 229-147. On Friday, Prep claimed a 57-40 victory over Granada Hills Charter. The Wolves have won 14 consecutive games. Maddie Smith earned Tournament […]

By Brian Baiotto