Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Zylstra & Rudometkin Combine for 27 Points in Bonita’s 55-53 Palomares League Victory Over Second-Place Walnut

Photos by Ryan Tomlinson Boys Basketball: Bonita had a relatively comfortable lead on Tuesday night in a Palomares League showdown with second-place Walnut. The Bearcats led the Mustangs by 10 at the half and 14 after three quarters. WHS, however, stormed back in the fourth with a 22-10 run. BHS, though, would hold on for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

CJ Murray Hits Six 3’s & Scores 28 Points in GHS’ 78-41 Victory at Claremont; Tartans Earn Share of Palomares League Title

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora pulled off a twofer on Tuesday night. The Tartans extended their current win streak to 21 games, and they secured at least a share of the Palomares League championship. GHS cruised to a 78-41 victory at Claremont. Glendora took a 45-18 lead into the break, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Maddie Smith’s 20 Points, Seven Rebounds & Five Assists Leads Flintridge Prep to a 77-15 Prep League Trouncing Over Providence

Photo by Underrated Media Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep extended its current Prep League win streak to 30 games. The Wolves cruised to a 77-15 victory at Providence. Prep led 40-7 at the break, as the Pioneers were scoreless in the second quarter. Twelve of the Wolves’ 13 players scored on Tuesday. The other was out […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Townsell & Serrano Score 20 Points Apiece in Ayala’s 64-61 Palomares League Victory Over Diamond Bar

Boys Basketball: Ayala is close to securing the No. 3 seed out of the Palomares League. The Bulldogs edged their visitors from Diamond Bar, 64-61, on Tuesday night. Three of the four quarters were decided by two points or less. AHS got off to a quick start and led, 21-13, after the first eight minutes. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Eli Garner Hit Four 3’s & Scored 28 Points in Damien’s 75-44 Nonleague Victory Over Aquinas

Boys Basketball: Damien had one last tune-up before finishing up Baseline League play. The Spartans cruised to a 75-44 nonleague victory over their visitors from Aquinas. DHS took a 44-18 lead into the break, and they enjoyed a 61-38 advantage after three quarters. Eli Garner had game-highs in 3-pointers (4) and points (28). Lucas Arrieta […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Khrysma Johnson’s 23 Points, Including Three 3’s, Leads Claremont to a 45-38 Palomares League Victory Over Glendora

Girls Basketball: Claremont inched closer to an outright Palomares League title. The Wolfpack outlasted visiting Glendora, 45-38, on Tuesday evening. With two games to play, CHS holds a one-game lead over second-place Bonita. Claremont had a one-point lead at the break, and they’d outscore the Tartans, 24-19, in the second half. Khrysma Johnson scored a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Lexi Mercado Hit Three 3-Pointers & Scored 23 Points in Bonita’s 57-35 Palomares League Victory Over Walnut

Photos by Brie Sheppard & Sophia Smith-Urueta Girls Basketball: Bonita wore down Walnut in Tuesday’s Palomares League contest in La Verne. BHS took a 22-20 lead into the break. But the Lady Bearcats would secure a 57-35 victory after going on a 35-15 run in the second half. With two games to play, Bonita trails […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2025

Emmitt Claiborne Scored a Game-High 21 Points in La Salle’s 68-43 Santa Fe League Victory Over Cantwell Sacred Heart

Boys Basketball: La Salle bounced back nicely from Friday’s (point loss to Mary Star) with a 68-43 victory over Cantwell Sacred Heart. After a competitive first quarter, the Lancers went on a 45-23 run the rest of the way. Emmitt Claiborne led the way with 21 points. AJ Hudson provided nine points. Anthony Gibbs and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 28 2025

Casey Higgins Scored 16 Points in La Salle’s 56-45 Del Rey League Victory Over St. Mary’s Academy

Girls Basketball: La Salle evened its Del Rey League record at 3-3 on Monday afternoon. The Lancers claimed a 56-45 victory over their visitors from St. Mary’s Academy. With two games to play, La Salle is one-half game back of second-place St. Anthony. Casey Higgins hit a pair of 3’s, and she led the Lancers […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 27 2025

Alta Loma Defeats San Dimas, 45-33, to Claim Hacienda League Title; Braves had a 6-4 Advantage in Pins

Photos by Robert Ketterling: Wrestling: San Dimas and Alta Loma met up on Thursday night at SDHS to decide the Hacienda League championship. With two matches to go and the dual tied at 33-33, the Braves closed on a 12-0 run to secure a 45-33 victory. ALHS had an 8-6 advantage in matches won. The […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 26 2025

Casey Higgins Scored 17 Points, But La Salle Falls, 43-36, at St. Anthony, in a Del Rey League Contest

Girls Basketball: La Salle left Long Beach disappointed on Saturday. The Lancers led the Saints by eight points at the break in an important Del Rey League showdown. SAHS, however, claimed a 43-36 victory by outscoring LSHS, 29-14, in the second half. Jordyn Washington scored a game-high 23 points for St. Anthony. Kadence Lloyd chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 26 2025

Maddie Smith’s 20 Points, Six Rebounds & Five Assists Sparks Flintridge Prep to a 53-46 Victory Over Valencia at Heritage Christian Showcase

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep doesn’t get much if any competition in the Prep League. They’ve won 29 consecutive league games, and this season, their average margin of victory is 69-14. On Saturday, though, they met up with Valencia at the Heritage Christian Showcase. It was a battle of the No. 51 (FP) and No. 55 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 26 2025

Northview’s Butler & Vassalle, Upland’s Duterte & Rancho Cucamonga’s Kilgore Secure Individual Montclair Tourney Titles

Wrestling: Four wrestlers from 210 Prep Sports programs claimed individual titles at this weekend’s Montclair Tournament. Northview had a pair of champs, and they finished second as a team with 192 points. The Vikings trailed Walnut (237), who had a tournament-best five individual champions. Elijah Butler secured Northview’s first title after he pinned Arroyo’s Julian […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2025

Jakson Clement Buries Eight 3-Pointers & Scores 26 Points in Bonita’s 63-58 Victory Over Workman

Photo by Sophia Smith-Urueta Boys Basketball: Bonita seems to be finding its offensive rhythm as the 2024-25 regular season winds down. One day after Hunter Smith hit seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in a 74-69 Palomares League victory over Claremont, Jakson Clement found his shooter’s touch. On Friday, the Bearcats got eight 3-pointers from […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2025

Flintridge Prep Blows Out Westridge, 55-14, on Friday; Wolves Have Won 29 Consecutive Prep League Games

Girls Basketball: Talk about a mismatch. Flintridge Prep (14-1) hosted Westridge (1-9) in a Prep League contest. The first-place Wolves are ranked 51st in the state by MaxPreps, as compared to 1,112 for the Tigers. In Prep League games, Flintridge Prep averages 69 points per game, and the Westridge offense puts up 21 points. On […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2025

Etiwanda Defeated Damien, 56-39, to Earn No. 2 Seed in Next Week’s Baseline League Tournament

Boys Basketball: Etiwanda secured the Baseline League’s No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in next week’s Baseline League Tournament. The Eagles earned that spot thanks to Friday’s 56-39 victory at Damien. EHS trailed by three points at the half, but they outscored the Spartans, 34-14, the rest of the way. Jacob Coleman and Sloane […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 25 2025

Claremont Takes Over Palomares League Penthouse After 47-34 Victory at Bonita; Johnson Had 19 Points & Six Rebounds

Girls Basketball: With just three games to play, Claremont took over sole possession of first place in the Palomares League. The Wolfpack claimed a 47-34 victory at Bonita. CHS took a 32-26 lead into the fourth quarter, and they closed out the win on a 15-8 run. Khrysma Johnson hit three 3’s and scored a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 24 2025

Hunter Smith’s Seven 3’s & 27 Points Leads Bonita to a 74-69 Palomares League Victory Over Visiting Claremont

Photos by Camryn Van Valkenburgh Boys Basketball: Claremont traveled to Bonita on Thursday evening. And the Wolfpack were hoping to secure Palomares League victory No. 1 in 2024-25. CHS got off to a solid start, as they took a five-point lead into the second period. However, Bonita answered immediately with a 21-9 run, and they […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 24 2025

Glendora Extends Current Win Streak to 20 Games After Thursday’s 73-41 Palomares League Victory at Diamond Bar

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) Boys Basketball: Glendora inched closer to a potential Palomares League championship on Thursday The Tartans cruised to a 73-41 victory at Diamond Bar. GHS has now won 20 consecutive games, which is a program best since 1992. To put the win streak in its proper perspective, consider the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 24 2025

Casey Higgins Scored 21 & Joined 1,000-Point Club in La Salle’s 59-31 Del Rey League Victory Over St. Anthony

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle climbed into a second-place tie in the Del Rey League with St. Anthony on Thursday evening. The Lancers did that by blowing out the Saints, 59-31, in Pasadena. Casey Higgins had a memorable night. Higgins scored a game-high 21 points. And she joined the 1,000-point club. Kaden […]

By Brian Baiotto