Basketball/ Feb 15 2023

Mira Costs Ends Damien’s Season w/a 49-41 Victory in the Quarterfinal Round of the CIF-SS Division 1 Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Damien entered the 2022-23 season having to replace all five starters from the state championship team of a year ago. And the Spartans finished an impressive year at 26-6, including a second-place showing in the Baseline League standings. On Tuesday, Mira Costa ended the DHS season with a 49-41 victory in the quarterfinal […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 13 2023

Tuesday’s CIF-SS Quarterfinal Round Playoff Schedule; San Dimas Hosts Rival, Bonita, in D-3A Showdown

Boys Basketball: Tuesday’s Quarterfinal Round Playoff Schedule: Open Division Pool Play: Pool A: Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks (1-0) at Corona Centennial (1-0) Sierra Canyon (0-1) at Bishop Montgomery (0-1) Pool B: St. John Bosco (0-1) at Harvard Westlake (1-0) St. Bernard (0-1) at West Ranch (1-0) Division 1: Etiwanda at St. Paul JSerra at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Glendora’s Samantha Sachs Wins CIF-SS Southern Division 121-Pound Individual Title; Madeleine Rouse Placed Fifth at 150

Girls Wrestling: Pictured L-R: Glendora’s Madeleine Rouse, Coach David Hester & Samantha Sachs CIF-SS Southern Division Individuals Team Finish: 1- Corona (245 team points) 2- Walnut (219) 3- Centennial Corona (157.5) 4- El Toro (130) 5- Cypress (123) 6- Cerritos (110.5) 7- Capistrano Valley (109) 8- Valencia of Placentia (96) 9- San Clemente (92) 10- […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Northview Wins 3 & San Dimas Claims 2 CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals; Vikings Finish First in Team Points

Wrestling: CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals Team Finish: 1- Northview (294 team points) 2- Hillcrest (220) 3- San Dimas (187) 4- Etiwanda (114) 5- Foothill (113) 6- Los Osos (108) 7- Santa Monica (105.5) 8- Camarillo (95.5) 9- Laguna Hills (93) 10- Schurr (90) 14- Arroyo (66) 16- Upland (58) 18- West Covina (56) 101 Pounds: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Etiwanda’s Bell, Balingit, Manzo & Smith Win Northern Division Individual Titles; Eagles Finish First in Team Points

Wrestling: CIF-SS Northern Division Individuals Team Finishes: 1- Etiwanda (195.5 team points) 2- Cypress (158) 3- Yorba Linda (149) 4- Mayfair (147.5) 5- Villa Park (131) 6- Sonora (127.5) 7- South Torrance (110.5) 8- Warren (101.5) 9- Western (97.5) 10- Los Osos (97) 17- Damien (78) 24- RCHS (52) 27- Chino Hills (47.5) 106 Pounds: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Northview Claims Four Titles at CIF-SS Coastal Division Individuals; Vikings Finish Second Behind St. John Bosco

Wrestling: CIF-SS Coastal Division:Team Finishes: 1- St. John Bosco (403.5) 2- Northview (289) 3- Chino (214) 4- Servite (156.5) 5- San Dimas (99.5) 6- Orange Lutheran (92) 7- Lancaster (91.5) 8- San Marino (85.5) 9- Quartz Hill (76.5) 10- Thousand Oaks (75) 17- La Canada (58.5) To view photos from RT Tolentino, click on the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 12 2023

Glendora’s Brown, Bonita’s Fernandez & Tofilau, & Alta Loma’s Green Win CIF-SS Central Division Individual Titles

Wrestling: Central Division: Team Finishers: 1- Roosevelt (311.5 team points) 2- Walnut (230) 3- Yucaipa (211) 4- Alta Loma (131) 5- Citrus Valley (128) 6- Bonita (127) 7- Centennial Corona (121) 7- Santa Fe (121) 9- Norco (120) 10- MLK (106.5) 12- Glendora (72) 13- South Hills (70) 16- Diamond Bar (58) 17- Carter (56) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Casey Higgins Scores 17 Points in La Salle’s 45-30 Victory Over Rolling Hills Prep in Second Round of D-2AA Playoffs

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: La Salle earned a spot in Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 2AA quarterfinal round thanks to Saturday’s 45-30 victory over visiting Rolling Hills Prep. It was the Lancers second victory over the Huskies in a week. Casey Higgins led the way with 17 points. Audrey Chen chipped in with 14. Kaila […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Chea & Smith Combine for 48 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 57-46 Victory Over Corona del Mar in CIF-SS Division 3AA Playoffs

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep earned their spot in the CIF-SS Division 3AA quarterfinals. The Wolves defeated visiting Corona del Mar, 57-46, on Saturday night. Ashley Chea led the way with 28 points, six rebounds and six assists. Maddie Smith hit three 3’s and finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five steals. Dorothy […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Riverside Poly’s Second-Half Surge Leads Bears to a 64-59 Victory at Glendora in Second Round of CIF-SS Division 2A Playoffs

Girls Basketball: One of GHS’ most remarkable careers came to an end on Saturday night. Riverside Poly outscored the Tartans by 12 in the second half, and left Glendora with a 64-59 victory in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2A playoffs. GHS point guard, Hailey Schaffer, scored 23 points in her final prep […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 12 2023

Kim & Perez Combine for 33 in Bonita’s 61-52 Victory Over Top-Ranked Paraclete; Bearcats Face SDHS in Tuesday’s D-3A Quarterfinal

Photos by Mia Ramos Boys Basketball: You can’t make this up. The only Palomares League program still standing is fourth-place Bonita. And to add icing to the Bearcats’ cake, they knocked off the top seed in the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs on Saturday afternoon. With the game tied at the break, Bonita outscored visiting Paraclete […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Aaron Park Scored 20 Points & Grabbed Eight Rebounds in San Dimas’ 62-55 Victory at Woodbridge in CIF D-3A Playoffs

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Aaron Park did everything in his power to extend his high school career. The San Dimas point guard had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the Saints’ 62-55 victory at Woodbridge. San Dimas was up one at the break and outscored WHS, 40-34, in the second half. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Damien Defeats Colony, 62-49, in Second Round of CIF D-1 Playoffs; Garcia Scores 29 Points for Spartans

Boys Basketball: Damien has earned a spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal round. The Spartans defeated visiting Colony, 62-49, in Friday’s second-round showdown. DHS led by five at the half and then outscored the Titans, 33-25, in the second half. Nate Garcia dominated again with 29 points. Xavier Clinton made four of Damien’s five […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 11 2023

Ibrahim & Khouzam Combine for 33 Points in Walnut’s 61-54 Victory at Palos Verdes in Second Round of D-2A Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Make it 12 consecutive wins for the Mustangs. Walnut earned its spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 2A quarterfinal with a 61-54 victory at Palos Verdes. WHS outscored the Sea Kings, 35-29, on Friday night. Gavin Ibrahim led the Mustangs with 17 points and four rebounds. Malik Khouzam contributed 16 points and five rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 10 2023

Riley & Johnson Combine for 42 Points in Rio Hondo Prep’s 66-43 Victory Over Whittier Christian in CIF D-4AA Playoffs

Girls Basketball: Reagan and Riley sounds like a radio show. But in Thursday’s first round of the CIF-SS Division 4AA playoffs, the Rio Hondo Prep lady hoopsters put on a show of their own. Tara Riley had a game-high 22 points and Reagan Johnson scored 20 in RHP’s 66-43 victory over visiting Whittier Christian. The […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 10 2023

Audrey Chen’s 19 Points Leads La Salle to a 60-31 Victory Over Summit in First Round of CIF-SS Division 2AA Playoffs

Photo by Alex Veliz & a photo gallery will be added tomorrow. Girls Basketball: La Salle, the top seed in the CIF-SS Division 2AA playoffs, cruised to a 60-31 victory over Summit in a first round contest. The Lancers got to empty the bench and get everyone involved. La Salle pitched an 18-0 shutout in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 10 2023

Jolynn Alibar Scored 12 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 59-16 Victory Over ACE in First Round of CIF-SS Division 5A Playoffs

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental cruised to a 59-16 victory over Academy of Careers & Exploration in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 5A playoffs. The Eagles got everyone in and offensive contributions from 12 separate players. Jolynn Alibar led the way with 12 points. Destiny Ihiaso and Jaylin Morgan chipped in with eight points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 10 2023

Amore Mason Scores Game-High 19 Points in Bonita’s 43-35 Victory Over Troy in First Round of CIF D-2AA Playoffs

Girls Basketball: Bonita used a eight-point second half run to extend its season. The Bearcats defeated visiting Troy, 43-35, on Thursday. Amore Mason had a game-high 19 points and Brooke Van Duyne chipped in with 10. Kayla Borgelt paced the Troy offense with 17 points. BHS got six points from Tressa Beatty and Nicole Uballe […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 09 2023

Chavez & Hodson Score 15 Points Apiece in San Dimas’ 73-47 Victory Over Hemet in First Round of CIF D-3A Playoffs

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas took all of the drama out of Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 3A opener with Hemet. The Saints led by 16 after the first eight minutes, took a 32-point lead into the break, and claimed a 73-47 victory over the Bulldogs. Logan Hodson had a big game with 15 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 09 2023

Cold Shooting Night Costs Tartans; Palm Desert Edges GHS, 49-48, in First Round of CIF-SS Division 2A Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Glendora picked the wrong night to shoot 13-percent from 3-point land, and 35-percent from the field. But they did, and Palm Desert headed back home on the 10 East with a 49-48 victory in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2A playoffs. The Tartans were 2-of-15 from 3, and made 15-of-43 from […]

By Brian Baiotto