Soccer/ Jan 20 2023

Esmeralda Jaquez Scores Three More Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 6-0 Mission Valley League Victory Over Arroyo

Girls Soccer: Marshall Fundamental stayed perfect in Mission Valley League play on Thursday. The Eagles dominated visiting Arroyo, 6-0, as Marshall scored three goals in both halves. Esmeralda Jaquez continues to dominate. Jaquez earned the hat trick with a first-half goal and two in the second. Skylar Atacador headed in the game’s first goal. And […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 20 2023

Emma Carson’s 13 Points Leads Rio Hondo Prep to a 59-26 Prep League Victory Over Westridge; Kares Improved to 15-4

Girls Basketball: Westridge hung with Rio Hondo Prep for about eight minutes on Thursday. The Tigers trailed just 18-16 after the first period. RHP, however, would outscore Westridge, 41-10, the rest of the way, and claimed a 59-26 victory. The Kares improved to 5-2 in Prep League games. Emma Carson led the way with 13 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 20 2023

Bonita Dominates Glendora, 54-18, in Thursday’s Palomares League Dual; Bearcats Won 10 of 14 Matches, Including 7 Pins

Wrestling By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Bonita got one step closer to a share of its first wrestling league championship in close to 40 years. The Bearcats dominated visiting Glendora, 54-18, on senior night. BHS won 10 of the 14 matches, including seven via pin fall. Bonita got out to a 27-0 lead as Chris […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Nate Garcia & Xavier Clinton Combine for 43 Points in Damien’s 64-53 Baseline League Victory at Rancho Cucamonga

Boys Basketball: Damien finished the second and fourth quarters in strong fashion on Wednesday night. The Spartans outscored Rancho Cucamonga, 43-25 over that stretch, and defeated the Cougars, 64-53, in a Baseline League showdown. Damien’s win sets up a first-place showdown with Etiwanda on Friday night in La Verne. Nate Garcia had a game-high 22 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Joby Barnes Hits Five 3-Pointers & Scores 29 Points in Walnut’s 84-67 Hacienda League Victory at Wilson

Boys Basketball: Walnut kept itself just one-game back of first-place Diamond Bar thanks to Wednesday’s 84-67 Hacienda League victory at Wilson. The Mustangs took a 15-point lead into the break and improved to 4-1 in league games. Joby Barnes led the way with 29 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Barnes hit five 3-pointers. Malik […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Mountain View Edges Marshall Fundamental, 59-57, in Wednesday’s Mission Valley League Battle

Boys Basketball: Mountain View edged Marshall Fundamental, 59-57, in a Mission Valley League contest. The Eagles outscored the Vikings, 21-16, in the fourth quarter, but came up just short. Jalen Brown led Marshall with 17 points and Alonzo Acosta chipped in with 16 points. Jeryck Chavoya led Mountain View with 21 points and Angel Sanchez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Diamond Bar Cruises to 69-41 Victory at Rowland; Brahmas Travel to Walnut on Friday in Hacienda League Rematch

Boys Basketball: Diamond Bar remained atop the Hacienda League standings on Wednesday. The Brahmas cruised to a 69-41 victory at Rowland. Ethan Alfonso led DBHS with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Alex Kim finished with 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dior Brown provided 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Up […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 19 2023

Marshall Fundamental Improved to 6-1 in Mission Valley League Play After Wednesday’s 48-19 Victory Over Mountain View

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental remained just one-game back of first-place Gabrielino in the Mission Valley League standings thanks to Wednesday’s 48-19 victory over Mountain View. Samantha Plasencia led the way with nine points. Maryn Goodwin, Madelyn DeGrooyer and Destiny Isiaso contributed eight points apiece in Wednesday’s victory. Up next: The Eagles host Arroyo on Friday […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

Hailey Schaffer Becomes Sixth Player in Program History to Reach 1,000-Point Club; GHS Edges Ayala, 59-58, in Palomares League Thriller

Girls Basketball: Hailey Schaffer gives so much of herself to make Glendora and her teammates as versatile as they’ve become. But on Tuesday night, whether she wants it or not, the light shines brightest on the GHS senior. Schaffer became the sixth player in program history to reach the 1,000-point plateau by scoring 21 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

PHS Takes Over Sole Possession of Pacific League Penthouse; Bulldogs Defeat CV, 49-40, in First-Place Showdown

Boys Basketball: With five games to go, Pasadena now stands alone atop the Pacific League standings thanks to Tuesday’s 49-40 victory over Crescenta Valley. The Bulldogs picked up the season sweep of the Falcons, and they hold a one-game lead over CV, and enjoy a two-game cushion over Arcadia. Fidel Cabrera had a game-high 14 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

Glendora Edges Ayala, 46-40, in Tuesday’s Palomares League Contest; Tartans Take Over Second Place

Photos by Carlo Montalbo. To view his pictures, go to www.i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: Glendora and Ayala met up Tuesday night in Chino Hills. And both the Tartans and Bulldogs had just one loss apiece in Palomares League play. GHS would head home with a 46-40 victory. Colton Gray led the Tartans with 11 points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 18 2023

Esmeralda Jaquez Scored Three Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 4-0 Mission Valley League Victory Over Mountain View

Photos by Jim Jota Girls Soccer: Marshall Fundamental stayed unbeaten in Mission Valley League play. The Eagles cruised to a 4-0 victory over Mountain View. Esmeralda Jaquez scored three goals in the win. Corazon Adomou had a first-half score of her own. Kaiya Jota had a clean sheet in goal for the Eagles. Up next: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 18 2023

George Peterson Scores Three Goals & Has an Assist in Maranatha’s 5-0 Olympic League Victory Over Heritage Christian

Boys Soccer: Maranatha is now 2-0-1 in Olympic League games after Tuesday’s 5-0 victory over Heritage Christian. George Peterson was the star. Peterson scored three goals and assisted on another score. Miles Romero chipped in with a goal and two assists. Jacob Brantingham scored and assisted on one goal. Sawyer Throop had an assist in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 18 2023

Etiwanda Wins 12-of-14 Matches & Defeats Los Osos, 60-9, in Tuesday’s Baseline League Showdown

Wrestling: Etiwanda all but wrapped up a third consecutive Baseline League championship. In a battle of unbeatens (in league), the Eagles dominated Los Osos, 60-9, on Tuesday night. Etiwanda won the first nine matches, and they would go 12-2 in the 14-match dual. Max Diaz (106), Julian Santana (113) and Ryan Khan (120) got EHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 18 2023

Rio Hondo Prep Cruises to 51-25 Prep League Victory Over Chadwick; Tara Riley Scores Game-High 17 Points

Girls Basketball: Chadwick hung with Rio Hondo Prep in Tuesday’s Prep League contest. Well, for the first eight minutes or so. The Kares led by six after the first period and then outscored the Dolphins, 35-15, the rest of the way. RHP’s 51-25 victory improves their league record to 4-2. Tara Riley led the way […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 15 2023

Pasadena Closes Strong in 54-47 Pacific League Victory at Muir; Bulldogs Face CV on Tuesday in First-Place Showdown

Boys Basketball: Pasadena continued its success against their crosstown rivals from Muir. The Bulldogs picked up a 54-47 road victory on Friday night to improve their Pacific League record to 7-1. PHS and Crescenta Valley sit atop the league standings and will meet up on Tuesday night at Pasadena High. Muir actually led by four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 15 2023

Walnut Picks Up 20th Victory of Season in Saturday’s 74-56 Victory at Arcadia; Malik Khouzam Becomes Mustangs’ All-Time Leading Scorer

Boys Basketball: It was a memorable Saturday for the Walnut boys basketball program. The Mustangs claimed a 74-56 victory at Arcadia. Not only did WHS win its 20th game (20-2), Malik Khouzam made school history. Khouzam scored 23 points, dished eight assists and had four steals. Khouzam now has 1,476 points and is Walnut’s all-time […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Destiny Ihiaso Scored 13 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 41-21 Mission Valley League Victory Over South El Monte

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental improved to 5-1 in Mission Valley League games on Friday after its 41-21 victory over South El Monte. Destiny Ihiaso led the Eagles with 13 points. Madelyn DeGooyer chipped in with 10 points. Up next: The Eagles will host Mountain View on Wednesday at 4:45. Marshall Fundamental scoring: Destiny Ihiaso 13, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Khouzam Scores 24 Points & Dishes Out 8 Assists in Walnut’s 76-50 Hacienda League Victory Over Los Altos

Boys Basketball: After opening Hacienda League play with a loss at Diamond Bar, Walnut has now won three consecutive (league) games. The Mustangs cruised to a 76-50 victory over visiting Los Altos. Malik Khouzam led the way with 24 points and eight assists. Joby Barnes chipped in with 13 points and six rebounds. Gavin Ibrahim […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 14 2023

Cole Jones Hit Four 3-Pointers & Scored 30 Points in Ontario Christian’s 62-61 Victory Over Linfield Christian

Photos by Josh Thompson Boys Basketball: Ontario Christian remained unbeaten in Ambassador League play on Friday night. Barely. The Knights held on for a 62-61 victory over their visitors from Linfield Christian. The Lions outscored OCHS, 18-11 in the fourth quarter, but came up short. Linfield Christian is now 1-2 in league, and both came […]

By Brian Baiotto