Basketball/ Jan 06 2024

Josiah Yang’s 22 Points Helped Lead Ayala to a 77-44 Palomares League Victory Over Colony

Boys Basketball: Ayala kept its share of first place in the Palomares League standings thanks to Friday’s 77-44 victory over Colony. The Bulldogs are 2-0, and they’ll face Bonita (2-0 in league) on Wednesday night in La Verne. Josiah Yang had a game-high 22 points, including a pair of 3’s for the Bulldogs. Christian Martinez […]

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

Miles Romero Earns Hat Trick in Maranatha’s 7-0 Victory at Village Christian in Olympic League Opener

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita  Boys Soccer: Maranatha didn’t just open Olympic League play with a win. The Minutemen decimated their host from Village Christian, 7-0. MHS led 5-0 at the half and improved to 6-5-2. Miles Romero scored two goals in the first half and another in the second to earn the hat trick. George […]

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

Pasadena Wins Silver Division Title After Saturday’s 66-62 Victory Over San Gabriel Academy at Classic at Damien Tourney

Boys Basketball: Pasadena’s elite season continued on Saturday night. The Bulldogs defeated San Gabriel Academy, 66-62, in the Silver Division title game at the Classic at Damien. PHS secured the win with a 21-14 run in the fourth quarter. Jovan Jester was huge, scoring a game-high 32 points. Desmond Every had 13 and Gavin Hollins-Law […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2023

GHS Wins Bronze Division Consolation Title After Saturday’s 51-46 Victory Over Central Fresno; Tartans Went 3-1 at Classic at Damien

Boys Basketball: Glendora closed out the Classic at Damien with three consecutive wins. The Tartans fell, 62-54, in an opening round loss to Alameda. But they would go on to defeat South Bakersfield (72-35), Lakewood (59-48) and Central Fresno (51-46). The three wins was good enough to secure the Bronze Division’s consolation title. GHS improved […]

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 31 2023

San Dimas Falls to Price, 70-59, & Finishes 2-2 at Classic at Damien; Sinclair Scores Game-High 29 Points

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished 2-2 in the Copper Division at the Classic at Damien. The Saints defeated Santiago and Chino on Tuesday and Thursday, and they fell to Salesian and Price on Wednesday and Friday. Yesterday, Price outscored San Dimas, 44-18, in the second and fourth quarters, and they claimed […]

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

Pasadena Will Play for Classic at Damien’s Silver Division Title Tonight After Friday’s 44-32 Victory Over Roosevelt of Washington

Boys Basketball: Pasadena has earned a spot in the Silver Division championship game at the prestigious Classic at Damien Tournament. The Bulldogs defeated Roosevelt of Seattle, 44-32, on Friday evening. Demond Every hit three 3’s and scored a game-high 17 points to go with two rebounds and three steals. Jovan Jester chipped in with 10 […]

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 30 2023

Brayden Berries Scores 31 Points in Roosevelt’s 76-71 OT Victory Over Damien in Platinum Division Showdown

Boys Basketball: For the second time in the Classic at Damien, the Spartans were forced to play an overtime period. On Wednesday, DHS defeated Sunnyslope of Arizona (80-75) in the Platinum Division opener. Two nights later, Roosevelt of Eastvale edged the Spartans, 76-71, thanks to a 13-8 run in OT. Brayden Berries hit four 3’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 29 2023

Northview’s Tolentino & Gutierrez, Walnut’s Ramirez & Contreras, Damien’s Arellano & Los Osos’ Chen Win Blackwatch Tournament Titles

Wrestling: Upland’s Blackwatch Tournament: 106 Pounds: Title Match: Marcus Tolentino (Northview) def. Reggie Fernandez (San Gorgonio), 15-0. 1st Place – Marucus Tolentino of Northview 2nd Place – Reggie Fernandez of San Gorgonio 3rd Place – Elijah Butler of Northview 4th Place – Shane Ramirez of Norco 5th Place – Chris Sautter of Big Bear 6th […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Xavier Clinton’s Seven 3-Pointers & 26 Points Leads Damien to a 52-42 Victory Over Previously Undefeated De La Salle

Boys Basketball: Damien handed De La Salle its first loss of the season. The Spartans secured a 52-42 victory in Thursday’s second round at the Classic at Damien. DHS is now 2-0 in Platinum Division games. Damien’s 33-18 run in the second half was key in the Spartans improving to 13-1. Xavier Clinton went off, […]

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

Eteuati-Edwards, Dollar & Senneh Combine for 57 Points in Arcadia’s 76-71 Victory Over Bonita in Overtime

Boys Basketball: Bonita needed a 37-29 run in the second half to force overtime. But Arcadia prevailed, 76-71, in Thursday’s Classic at Damien third-round game. Noa Eteuati Edwards led the Apaches with 20 points. Jordan Dollar chipped in with 19 points, and Mansour Senneh had 18 in the win. Colton Perez led all scorers with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Max Hilgenfeldt’s Game-High 14 Points Leads Glendora to a 59-48 Victory Over Lakewood in Classic at Damien Third-Round Game

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora earned a spot in Saturday’s Bronze Division consolation championship after defeating Lakewood, 59-48, on Thursday in the third round of the Classic at Damien. GHS took a 10-point lead into the break, and edged the Lancers, 30-29, in the second half. Max Hilgenfeldt had a game-high 14 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2023

Sinclair’s 24 Points Leads San Dimas to a 79-62 Victory Over Chino in Thursday’s Classic at Damien Contest

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished both halves strong and defeated Chino, 79-62, in the third round of the Classic at Damien’s Copper Division. The Saints outscored the Cowboys, 49-27, in the second and fourth quarters on Thursday. Levi Sinclair’s torrid streak continued with 24 points to lead the SDHS offense. Nathan […]

By Brian Baiotto