Soccer/ Nov 30 2023

Emmie Hewlett Scored a Hat-Trick in Maranatha’s 4-1 Victory Over Muir; Minutemen Win First Game of 2023-24

Girls Soccer: The Maranatha girls soccer program claimed victory No. 1 of the 2023-24 season on Wednesday. The Lady Minutemen defeated visiting Muir, 4-1, in a game that featured five first-half goals. Emmie Hewlett needed just two games to pick up her first hat trick of the season. The first goal was assisted by Maren […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 30 2023

Rylie Anderson (22) & Brianna Gomez (18) Combine for 40 Points in Glendora’s 76-23 Victory Over Sultana

Girls Basketball: It took Glendora less than eight minutes to put Wednesday’s Kaiser Tournament game away against Sultana. The Tartans led by 31 points after one quarter of play, and they cruised to a 76-23 victory Rylie Anderson led all scorers with 22 points, and that included three 3-pointers. Brianna Gomez scored all 18 of […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 29 2023

Logan Hodson Scored 19 Points in San Dimas’ 74-24 Victory Over Monrovia at Gary Prestesater Classic

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas secured its first win of the 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The Saints cruised to a 74-24 victory over Monrovia at the SDHS Tournament. Logan Hodson led all scorers with 19 points. Trevor Jones chipped in with 12 points. Nathan Yearout and Ryan Quach scored 11 points apiece […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 29 2023

St. Paul Gets 27 Points From Loretta Aguirre in Tuesday’s 56-40 Victory Over FSHA at San Marino Tourney

Girls Basketball: St. Paul got out to an early lead and defeated Flintridge Sacred Heart, 56-40, at the San Marino Tournament. The Swordsmen took a 32-18 lead into the break and the result was never in doubt. St. Paul’s Loretta Aguirre led all scorers with 27 points. Ava Nawrocki had 13 points for FSHA, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Nov 29 2023

Maranatha Scores Twice in Second Half to Secure 3-3 Tie w/La Canada in 2023-24 Home Opener

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: La Canada looked to spoil Maranatha’s home opener on Tuesday. The Spartans scored twice to take a 2-0 lead. LCHS would go to the break with a 3-1 advantage. Maranatha’s only score in the first half was a header from freshman Caleb Freeman off Sawyer Throop’s free kick. Maranatha, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2023

PHS Got 21 Points, Five Rebounds, Five Assists & Five Steals From Jovan Jester in 60-44 Victory Over Cleveland at Rose City Classic

Boys Basketball: Pasadena opened the 2023-24 season with a 60-44 victory over Cleveland in the Rose City Classic. The Bulldogs led by four points at the half, but they used a 26-14 second-half run to pull away. Jovan Jester led with the way with 21 points, five rebounds, five steals and five assists. Desmond Every […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2023

Glendora Opens Gary Prestesater Classic Play w/a 64-16 Victory Over Arroyo; Ian Wang Leads Way w/14 Points

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora had nine days off after going 2-3 at the season-opening Sunny Hills Tournament. In Monday’s first round of the Gary Prestesater Classic, GHS dismantled Arroyo, 64-16, and evened their season record at 3-3. The Tartans led 20-2 after the first period, and they took a 40-6 lead […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 28 2023

Ayala Jumps Out to Huge Lead & Cruises to an 83-37 Victory Over Monrovia in San Dimas Tournament Opener

Boys Basketball: After eight days off, Ayala opened play at the Gary Prestesater Classic, also known as the San Dimas Tournament. And the Bulldogs didn’t waste any time in putting Monrovia away early. AHS led 30-10 after one quarter, and they took a 46-17 lead into the break. After it was all said and done, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 26 2023

The 2023 Gary Prestesater Classic Tips Off Monday & 16-Team Field Includes Seven Reigning League Champions

Boys Basketball: The Gary Prestesater Classic (San Dimas Boys Basketball Tournament), which is nearing its 50th year, tips off on Monday at SDHS and Glendora High School. The 16-team, six-day showcase runs through Saturday. This 2023 Prestesater Classic features a competitive list of programs from different regions and leagues. Seven of the 16 were league […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 26 2023

Flintridge Prep Defeats Liberty of Bakersfield, 53-38, in Title Game of Redondo Union Tourney; Smith Scores 19 Points & Earns MVP Honor

Girls Basketball: Not a bad opening week for the Flintridge Prep girls basketball program. The Wolves went 3-1 and defeated Liberty of Bakersfield, 53-38, in the championship game of the Redondo Union Tournament. Maddie Smith earned the tournament MVP. Smith finished in style with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals. Hailey Louie […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 26 2023

Nate Garcia Scores 22 Points in Damien’s 71-41 Victory Over Hillcrest; Spartans Improve to 5-1

Boys Basketball: Damien had one week to digest its one-point loss (55-54) to La Mirada in the title game of the Rumble on Rosecrans Tournament. It’s the Spartans lone setback of the season. And Mike LeDuc’s boys came to play on Saturday. Damien put a 71-41 beatdown on Hillcrest. The Spartans led by 15 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 23 2023

Recap of La Mirada’s 55-54 Victory Over Damien in Championship Game of Rumble on Rosecrans Tournament

Photos & story by former Long Beach Press-Telegram Sports Editor, Jim McCormack Boys Basketball: Following a 1-point loss in the finals of the Rumble on Rosecrans, Damien will be looking to rediscover its offensive mojo Saturday when it faces Hillcrest (3-1) in a daytime contest at Colony High School in Ontario. (Note: Damien website lists […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 22 2023

Flintridge Prep Rallies in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Crean Lutheran, 45-44, at Battle at the Beach Tournament

Girls Basketball: It’s only the second game of the season, and Flintridge Prep has already put a dramatic win onto their 2023-24 resume. The Wolves trailed Crean Lutheran by seven points after three quarters at the Battle at the Beach Tournament. And Flintridge Prep went on a 15-7 fourth-quarter run to edge the Saints, 45-44, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 22 2023

La Salle Improves to 4-0 After Tuesday’s 63-26 Blowout Victory at Maranatha; Fong & Higgins Score 12 Points Apiece for Lancers

Girls Basketball: La Salle extended its season opening win streak to four games. And just like the other three, the Lancers were never challenged. La Salle cruized to a 63-26 victory at Maranatha. They led by 30 (43-13) at the break and the Minutemen never mounted a challenge. So far, La Salle has victories over […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 21 2023

Flintridge Prep Opens Season w/a 50-27 Victory Over Pioneer in Battle at the Beach Tourney; Smith Scores 15 Points for Wolves

Girls Basketball: The defending 2022-23 CIF-SS Division 3AA champs finally played their first game of the 2023-24 season on Monday. And after a slow start offensively, Flintridge Prep cruised to a 50-27 victory over Pioneer in the first round of the Battle at the Beach Tournament. The Wolves trailed the Titans, 9-8, after the first […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 19 2023

El Dorado Defeats GHS, 50-42, in Sunny Hills Tourney Finale; Tartans Got 25 Combined Points From Gray & Montalbo

Boys Basketball: Glendora was unable to find its rhythm offensively until the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Sunny Hills Tournament finale against El Dorado. And EDHS took advantage of that and claimed a 50-42 victory. GHS scored seven points in each of the first three quarters before its 21-point fourth period. It also doesn’t help the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 19 2023

Anderson Scores 22 Points in GHS’ 61-53 Victory Over Fairmont Prep; Tartans Finished 5th in Oxford Academy Tourney’s Gold Division

Girls Basketball: Glendora finished the Oxford Academy Tournament 3-1, which was good enough for fifth place in the Gold Division. On Saturday, the Tartans secured a 61-53 victory over Fairmont Prep. GHS opened the game on a 25-14 run, and the outcome was never in doubt. Rylie Anderson led the way with 22 points. Anderson […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Kristi Huynh Scored 18 Points in Temple City’s 53-42 Victory at Flintridge Sacred Heart

Girls Basketball: Temple City secured a 53-42 road victory on Friday night. The Rams defeated their host from FSHA, thanks in large part to a pretty balanced offensive attack. Kristi Huynh had a game-high 18 points for TCHS. Hailey Chau chipped in with 14 points, and Tallulah Trieu and Alexis Yoshimura scored nine points apiece. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Brenden White Scored 20 Points in Ayala’s 79-31 Thumping of Santa Fe; Bulldogs Improved to 3-1 at Rumble for Rosecrans Tourney

Boys Hoops: Ayala improved to 3-1 on Friday. The Bulldogs secured a convincing 79-31 victory over Santa Fe at the Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament. Brenden White led the way with 20 points, including a pair of 3’s. Roman Lopez added 16 points for the Bulldogs. Anthony Ramirez’s 11 points was a team-high for Santa Fe. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Nov 18 2023

Colton Gray Scores18 Points & Grabs Six Rebounds in Glendora’s 50-38 Victory Over Summit; Tartans Improve to 2-2

Photos by Carlo Montalbo (www.i4pix.smugmug.com) Boys Basketball: Glendora snapped its two-game losing streak on Friday. The Tartans defeated Summit, 50-38, at the Sunny Hills Tournament. Colton Gray led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Elijah Regan scored eight points to go with his three rebounds, two assists and two […]

By Brian Baiotto