Basketball/ Jan 07 2023

Diamond Bar Uses 22-9 Run in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Los Altos, 67-54, on Friday Night

Boys Basketball: Two days after a huge Hacienda League opening victory over Walnut, the Diamond Bar basketball program was back at work. The Brahmas improved to 2-0, thanks to a 67-54 victory at Los Altos. DBHS used a 22-9 run in the fourth quarter to outlast the Conquerors. Malcolm Bell led the way with 31 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 06 2023

Bonita Finishes Strong in Thursday’s 47-34 Victory Over Visiting Ayala; Bearcats Improve to 1-1 in Palomares League Duals

Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Approximately five minutes into Thursday’s Palomares League showdown at Bonita, Ayala had already jumped out to an early 12-0 lead. The Bulldogs got a second-period pin from Jayron Chan at 106 pounds, and BK Martinez (113) stuck her BHS opponent, Xavier Perez, in just 33 seconds. Bonita got even […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 06 2023

San Dimas Improved to 15-5 After Thursday’s 48-Point Victory at Calvary Baptist; Hodson Tallies 12 Points & 5 Rebounds

Boys Basketball: San Dimas upped its record to 15-5 on Thursday night. The Saints earned a 79-31 victory at Calvary Baptist in a nonleague contest. SDHS had five players in double-digit scoring. Logan Hodson led the way with 12 points, five rebounds and three assists. Nathan Yearout added 11 points to the Saints tally. David […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 06 2023

La Salle Earned a 52-43 Victory at San Clemente on Thursday Night; Lancers Improved to 17-2

Girls Basketball: La Salle got a balanced attack on Thursday night. And the Lancers earned a 52-43 road victory at San Clemente. La Salle had four players in double figures, including Audrey Chen, who had a team-high 12 points. Reese Wong chipped in with 11 points and both Casey Higgins and Ellie Chen contributed 10 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 05 2023

Diamond Bar Defeats Visiting Walnut, 68-59, in Wednesday’s Hacienda League Opener; Bell Scored 22 Points for Brahmas

Boys Basketball: The two favorites to win the Hacienda League title met up on Wednesday night. Walnut and Diamond Bar entered the league opener with a combined record of 30-4. And while the Brahmas defeated the visiting Mustangs, 68-59, the game was closer than the score might indicate. DBHS and WHS were tied 35-35 at […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 04 2023

Reynolds, Duarte & Morris Combine to Lead Monrovia to a 72-36 Victory Over Chaffey; Wildcats Improve to 13-3

Boys Basketball: Ten days after a four-point loss to Lakeside, Monrovia returned to the court and their winning ways. The Wildcats dominated visiting Chaffey, 72-36, on Monday. Monrovia improved to 13-3. Prior to the contest, MHS was ranked fifth in the most recent CIF-SS Division 4A poll, while CHS was ninth. Makael Reynolds led the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 04 2023

Gloria Barrera Scores 26 Points in St. Paul’s 47-42 Victory Over La Salle in Del Rey League Opener

Girls Basketball: After winning the first 15 games of the 2022-23 season, La Salle has dropped two of their last three. St. Paul defeated the visiting Lancers, 47-42, in Tuesday’s Del Rey League opener. After trailing 26-24 at the half, the Swordsmen outscored La Salle, 23-16, in the second half. Gloria Barrera scored a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 04 2023

Pasadena Improves to 4-0 in Pacific League Games; Bulldogs Earn 58-44 Victory at Burbank

Boys Basketball: Pasadena remained the only undefeated program in Pacific League play. The Bulldogs picked up a 58-44 victory at Burbank on Tuesday evening. Desmond Every led PHS with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. PHS had a 29-20 lead at the break and the game was never in doubt. Sattwik Banerjee (24 points) and Omar […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 04 2023

Marley Ragsdale Scores 21 Points in Immaculate Heart’s 43-39 Victory Over Rio Hondo Prep

Girls Basketball: After nearly a week off, the Rio Hondo Prep girls got back on the court. Immaculate Heart defeated the Kares, 43-39, in a nonleague contest. Marley Ragsdale scored 12 of her game-high 21 points in the second half for the Pandas. Tara Riley led RHP with 11 points. Emma Carson chipped in with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2022

Aaron Park’s 19 Points Leads San Dimas to a 58-50 Victory Over Salesian; Saints Finish 3-1 at Classic at Damien

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished 3-1 in the green division at the Classic at Damien. On Friday, the Saints defeated Salesian, 58-50, in the tournament finale. Aaron Park hit four 3-pointers, went 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, and scored a team-high 19 points. Ethan Chavez added 12 points to go with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 31 2022

GHS Claims Classic at Damien’s Iron Division Title by Defeating South Hills, 53-42, on Friday; Ian Wang Scored 13 Points for Tartans

Photos by Carlo Montalbo. To view his photos, go to www.i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: Glendora claimed the Classic at Damien Iron Division title after Friday’s 53-42 over South Hills. The Tartans used a 33-21 second-half run to pull away from the Huskies. Ian Wang led GHS with 13 points, including three 3-pointers. Chris Lee, who was […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2022

Flintridge Prep Wins La Canada Tournament After Going 4-0, Including Thursday’s 51-23 Victory Over Burbank

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep went into an almost two week break with an incredible 16-1 start to the 2022-23 season. The Wolves defeated Burbank, 51-23, at the La Canada Tournament on Thursday night. Prep went 4-0 and finished first at La Canada. Maddie Smith had a game-high 17 points to go with six rebounds and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2022

Reese Wong Goes 5-of-5 From 3-Point Land & Scored 17 Points in La Salle’s 75-36 Victory Over Verdugo Hills

Girls Basketball: Two nights after dropping their first game of the 2022-23 season, La Salle got back to their winning ways. The Lancers crushed Verdugo Hills, 75-36, on Thursday evening. La Salle had its most balanced offensive output this season, as 11 separate players scored. Reese Wong went 5-for-5 behind the 3-point line and finished […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2022

Walnut Wins Covina Tournament Championship; Mustangs Defeat AGBU, 72-61, on Thursday Night

Boys Basketball: The Walnut victory tour continued on Thursday night. The Mustangs didn’t just improve to 16-1, they also claimed the Covina Tournament championship. WHS defeated AGBU, 72-61, and got a balanced offensive attack. Malik Khouzam led the way with 22 points, six assists and four rebounds. Joby Barnes chipped in with 20 points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2022

SDHS Holds Off Late La Canada Surge to Edge Spartans, 62-59, on Thursday Night; Chavez & Park Combined For 29 Points

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: San Dimas improved to 12-5 after Thursday’s 62-59 victory over La Canada. The Saints had a 12-point advantage in the fourth quarter, but to the Spartans’ credit, LCHS shaved the lead to three. San Dimas, however, did just enough at the free-throw line to edge LCHS at Bonita in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 30 2022

Paraclete Gets 37 Combined Points From Ware & Burnside in Thursday’s 61-60 Victory Over Bonita

Boys Basketball: Paraclete is now 15-1 after Thursday’s 61-60 victory over Bonita at the Classic at Damien Tournament. Donovan Ware led all scorers with 19 points and Mister Burnside had 18 for the Spirits. Yes, his name is Mister Burnside, and 14 of his 18 points came in the second half. Jordan Kenwood led Bonita […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2022

Democracy Prep of Las Vegas Defeated San Dimas, 53-45, in Wednesday’s Green Division Game at Classic at Damien Tournament

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Democracy Prep of Las Vegas snapped San Dimas’ six-game win streak on Wednesday night. The Saints fell, 53-45, in the Green Division at the Classic at Damien. Prep’s Tru Coleman led the way with 17 points in the win. Logan Hodson had 13 points for the Saints. Up next: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2022

Lee’s 28 Points Leads GHS to a 73-65 Victory Over Chino Hills; Tartans to Play for Classic at Damien Iron Division Title on Friday

Photos by Carlo Montalbo: www.i4pix.smugmug.com Girls Basketball: Glendora earned its spot in the Classic at Damien Iron Division title game thanks to Wednesday’s 73-65 victory over Chino Hills. Chris Lee led the way with a game-high 28 points to go with seven rebounds. Colton Gray chipped in with 23 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2022

Reagan Johnson Hits Four 3-Pointers & Scores 14 Points in Rio Hondo Prep’s 46-14 Victory Over Rosemead

Girls Basketball: Rio Hondo Prep all but put Rosemead away in the first eight minutes of Wednesday’s nonleague showdown with Rosemead. The Kares led 18-0 after the first quarter and defeated the Panthers, 46-14, to improve to 10-2. Reagan Johnson actually outscored Rosemead, 19-14. Johnson hit four 3-pointers. Emma Carson had a big game with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2022

Flintridge Prep is 15-1 After Wednesday’s 51-31 Victory Over La Canada; Wolves Got 15 Points & 9 Rebounds From Maddie Smith

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep extended its current win streak to six games on Wednesday night. The Wolves cruised to a 51-31 victory at La Canada High School. Maddie Smith led the way with 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Ashley Chea provided 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Akemi Fu added […]

By Brian Baiotto