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


Basketball/ Dec 30 2023

Destiny Ihiaso Scored 21 Points & Grabbed 13 Rebounds in Marshall Fundamental’s 55-53 Victory Over Pasadena

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental edged Pasadena, 55-53, on Friday night. The Eagles 30-25 advantage in the second half was just enough to defeat the Bulldogs. Destiny Ihiason led Marshall with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Madelyn Degooyer and Jolynn Abilar scored 10 points apiece in the win. Pasadena’s Megan Vuong had a game-high 31 points. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Maddie Smith’s 24 Points Leads Flintridge Prep to a 63-46 Victory Over Crescenta Valley; Wolves Improve to 15-1

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its 13th consecutive game on Thursday. The Wolves cruised to a 63-46 victory over Crescenta Valley at the La Canada New Year’s Ball Tournament. Per usual, Maddie Smith led the way with 24 points. Akemi Fu chipped in with 15 points and six rebounds. Megan Quoch added 12 points in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Rylie Anderson Scores 30 Points to Become Glendora’s All-Time Leading Scorer; GHS Defeats Burroughs, 77-40, & Improves to 15-1

Girls Basketball: If you asked Rylie Anderson, she would say the 77-40 victory over Burroughs of Ridgecrest was the most important thing that happened on Thursday. That win boosted GHS’ record to 15-1, and it extended their current win streak to 14 games. But with 6.8 seconds remaining in the third period, Anderson hit a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Smith Scores 21 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 63-36 Victory Over Hart at La Canada New Year’s Ball; Wolves Improve to 14-1

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep improved to 14-1 after Wednesday’s victory at the La Canada New Year’s Ball. The Wolves defeated Hart, 63-36, in day two of the tournament. Maddie Smith had a game-high 21 points to go with her five rebounds. Akemi Fu chipped in with 14 points. Pressley Huie added eight points and Addison […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2023

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Edges Sacred Heart of Jesus, 40-36, on Wednesday; Nawrocki Scored 13 Points for Tologs

Girls Basketball: For the first time during this 2023-24 season, the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy basketball program is above the .500 mark. The Tologs went on a 14-8 run in the fourth quarter to defeated Sacred Heart, 40-36, on Wednesday. Ava Nawrocki led FSHA with 13 points and Emily Petrosyan had 12 points. Lori Yacoubian […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Emily Fong Scored 13 Points in La Salle’s 59-37 Victory Over Poly of Sun Valley; Lancers Improved to 16-0

Girls Basketball: La Salle is 16-0 in 2023-24, thanks to Tuesday’s 59-37 victory over Poly of Sun Valley at the Burroughs Tournament. They went on a 33-15 run in the second half to pull away from the Parrots. Of their 16 wins, 15 have come by 20 points or more. Emily Fong led the Lancers […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Flintridge Prep Cruised to a 46-25 Victory Over La Canada; Maddie Smith Had 18 Points & Five Steals

Girls Basketball: After 11 days off, Flintridge Prep won is 11th consecutive game on Tuesday. The Wolves started slowly and trailed La Canada, 8-4, after the first eight minutes. But Flintridge Prep outscored the Spartans, 42-17, the rest of the way, and they cruised to a 46-25 victory at the La Canada New Year’s Ball. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 27 2023

Lexi Mercado’s 20 Points Leads Bonita to a 72-37 Victory Over Sonora at Tuesday’s Ontario Christian Tournament

Girls Basketball: Bonita opened play at the Ontario Christian Tournament on Tuesday morning with a 72-37 blowout victory over Sonora. The Bearcats led 39-18 at the half, and they never looked back. Lexi Mercado had a game-high 20 points for BHS. Amiah Lewis led Sonora with 14 points and Kiana Graham chipped in with 12. […]

By Brian Baiotto


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