Wrestling/ Dec 11 2022

Etiwanda Wins Damien Classic w/Three Champs; Seth Hoodye Claims 170-Pound Title For Second-Place San Dimas

Thanks to San Dimas photographer Wilson Baldelomar for these photos Damien Classic Team Points: 1- Etiwanda (241.5 points) 2- San Dimas (184.5) 3- Bonita (158) 4- Upland (157) 5- Colony (154) 6- RCHS (150.5) 7- REV (145) 8- Los Osos (133) 9- Damien (129( 10- Canyon Springs (107) 16- Chino Hills (66.5) 26: Covina (8) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Bonita Defeats Troy, 56-43, to Claim El Dorado Tournament Title; Colton Perez Scores 15 Points & is Named MVP

Boys Basketball: Bonita might have started this past week on a sour note, but the Bearcats sure finished it in style. On Monday, BHS lost a four-point contest to their rival and visitors from San Dimas. Five days later, Tim Godley’s Bearcats claimed the El Dorado Tournament title by defeating Troy, 56-43, on Saturday night. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Dec 11 2022

SDHS Wins Inaugural ‘Brawl at San Dimas’ 10-Way Dual on Saturday; Lady Saints Open Season Ranked 9th in CIF-SS D-1 Poll

Thanks to Jesse Jaime for all the scores and info Girls Wrestling: SDHS claimed the Inaugural Brawl at San Dimas 10-way dual on Saturday. The Lady Saints got by the All-Stars (48-36), Shadow Hills (48-25), Chaffey (65-18) and a 54-30 victory over Downey in the semifinal round. That set up a showdown with Warren for […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 11 2022

La Salle Edges CV, 1-0, in Title Game of 29th Annual Ralph Brandt Tourney; Caden Brown Scores & Julian Gomez Blocks 8 Shots in Goal

Thanks to Alex Veliz for the photos & the Lancers’ program for this recap: Boys Soccer: What a start it has been for the La Salle boys soccer program. After Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Crescenta Valley in the Burroughs Tournament’s championship game, the Lancers are now 7-0. Camden Brown’s goal with three minutes to play, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Reese Wong Hits Six 3-Pointers & Scores 21 Points in La Salle’s 56-31 Victory Over Eagle Rock; Lancers Improve to 11-0

Girls Basketball: La Salle went 3-0 at the Burroughs Tournament. Since it’s pool play, there was no “champion,” but La Salle improved its 2022-23 record to 11-0. Reese Wong went off in Saturday’s 56-31 victory over Eagle Rock. Wong had a game-high 21 points, including six 3-pointers. Audrey Chen contributed 17 points in the win. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Diamond Bar Claims Glendora Tournament Title, Defeating Bishop Amat, 45-44, on Saturday; Malcolm Bell Named MVP

Boys Basketball: It’s been a pretty remarkable start to the 2022-23 season for the Diamond Bar boys basketball program. The Brahmas went 4-0 at Glendora to claim the tournament championship. DBHS needed and got a 45-44 victory over Bishop Amat on Saturday night. They outscored the Lancers, 12-6, in the final quarter. DBHS improved their […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Recap of Final Day at Glendora Tourney: Diamond Bar Wins Title After 45-44 Victory Over Bishop Amat, GHS Finishes in Third, Hesperia Fifth & SDHS Seventh

Finals of Glendora Tournament: Championship: Diamond Bar 45, Bishop Amat 44 Box Score: DB: 17-8-8-12-(45) BA: 7-17-14-6-(44) Leading scorers: DB: Malcolm Bell 14, Caleb Wright 13, Ethan Alfonso 7 BA: Manuel Chavez 16, Shawn Stinson 15, Eli Chavez 13 Records: Diamond Bar (11-2); Bishop Amat (8-3)   Third-Place: Glendora 63, Don Lugo 55 (OT) Box […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2022

Yearout & Chavez Combine For 34 Points in San Dimas’ 55-50 Victory Over Temple City at Glendora Tournament

Boys Basketball: San Dimas finished out the Glendora Tournament with a 55-50 victory over Temple City. The Saints and Rams entered the fourth period tied at 40-40, and a 15-10 run was the difference. Nathan Yearout had a game-high 19 points to go with six rebounds and two assists. Ethan Chavez chipped in with 15 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Bishop Amat Outlasts Glendora, 44-39, in Defensive Battle; Manuel Chavez Scores Game-High 12 Points For Lancers

Photos by Carlo Montalbo at i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: If you asked Bishop Amat’s Brandon Ertle or GHS’ Gordon Hamlow, both coaches would say Friday’s night’s showdown at the Glendora Tournament was anything but a thing of beauty. Both programs struggled offensively and there were more turnovers than either side would have wanted. But without question, Amat’s […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Day 5 at Glendora Tournament: Don Lugo, Ontario Christian, Diamond Bar & Bishop Amat Claim Victories

Boys Basketball: Don Lugo 58, Hesperia 44 Box Score: DL: 14-8-17-19-(58) H: 16-21-6-1-(44) Leading scorers: DL: Elijah Montijo 18, Samuel Chavez 14, Marshall Anderson 14 H: Mark Jones 15, Anthony Newman 11 Records: Don Lugo (4-3); Hesperia (4-3)   Ontario Christian 64, Temple City 44 Box Score: OC: 20-11-17-16-(64) TC: 8-12-10-14-(44) Leading scorers: OC: Cole […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Dior Brown’s Last-Second 3-Pointer Lifts Diamond Bar to 59-56 Victory Over San Dimas at Friday’s Glendora Tournament

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball: Don’t let San Dimas’ 5-4 record deceive you. The Saints have proven they can play with most anyone. And Friday night at the Glendora Tournament was no different. SDHS played catch-up most of the night until Aaron Park’s two free-throws evened the game at 56-56. Diamond Bar (10-2), however, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 10 2022

Maranatha Edges Monrovia, 1-0, on Friday; Brantingham’s First-Half Goal Enough for Minutemen

Boys Soccer: Maranatha won its third consecutive game on Friday. The Minutemen edged Monrovia, 1-0, to improve to 5-2-1. Jacob Brantingham scored off a Jay Lee corner kick in the first half and that was all Lorenzo Rodriguez needed. Rodriguez had six saves in Friday’s shutout. Up next: MHS will battle King/Drew this morning (Saturday) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 10 2022

Glendora Cruises to a 60-14 Victory at Long Beach Cabrillo; Tartans Got 20 Points From Rylie Anderson

Girls Basketball: Glendora made a 41-mile drive to Long Beach and had Cabrillo against the ropes in the first quarter. The Tartans cruised to a 60-14 victory. After taking a 50-11 lead into the break, GHS coach Adam Nunemaker took his foot off the pedal in the second half to show some sportsmanship. Rylie Anderson […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

Colton Gray Scores 23 Points in GHS’ 69-66 Victory Over Ontario Christian in Glendora Tourney Pool Play

Photos by Carlo Montalbo at i4pix.smugmug.com Boys Basketball: Glendora used a six-point advantage in the fourth quarter to edge Ontario Christian on Thursday night. The Tartans are now 2-0 in pool play of their own tournament. GHS sophomore, Colton Gray, led the Tartans with 23 points. Ian Wong and Max Hilgenfeldt both had 10 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

Flintridge Prep Defeated Valley View, 73-63, in Battle of Undefeated Programs; Smith & Chea Combine for 51 Points

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep earned a spot in Saturday’s Covina Tournament title game after Thursday’s 73-63 victory over Valley View. The Wolves outscored VVHS, 41-30, in the second half. For the second consecutive game, Maddie Smith paced Prep’s scoring with 26 points. Ashley Chea finished with 25 points. Valley View’s Ari Long had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

Day 4 of Glendora Tournament: Bishop Amat Defeated Temple City, 67-51, & GHS Edged Ontario Christian, 69-66, on Thursday Night

Boys Basketball: Day 4 of Glendora Tournament: Bishop Amat 67, Temple City 51 Box Score: BA: 19-20-11-17-(67) TC: 13-11-12-15-(51) Leading Scores: BA: Eli Chavez 19, Matt Rodriguez 16, Shawn Stinson 11 TC: Hayden Hui 14, Brandon Falk 12 Records: Bishop Amat (7-2) Temple City (2-7) Glendora 69, Ontario Christian 66 Box Score: OC: 14-16-21-15-(66) G: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

Chen & Higgins Combine For 26 Points in La Salle’s 52-21 Victory Over El Camino Real; Lancers Improve to 10-0

Girls Basketball: La Salle is now a perfect 10-0. The Lady Lancers picked up a 52-21 victory over El Camino Real on Thursday evening. Per usual, Audrey Chen led the way with a game-high 15 points and six steals. Casey Higgins added 11 points and seven rebounds. Reese Wong chipped in with nine points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 09 2022

Maranatha’s Second-Half Surge Key in 4-1 Victory Over Poly; MHS Got Goals From Peterson, Tatevossian, Brantingham & Wang

Boys Soccer: After spotting Poly a first-half goal just 13 minutes into Thursday’s contest, Maranatha would go on to claim a 4-1 victory. It took the Minutemen just four minutes to catch the Panthers at 1-1, when George Peterson scored off a Jay Lee assist. MHS would take their first lead of the game in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 09 2022

WCHS Rallies Back From 18-Point Deficit in 48-41 Victory Over John Glenn; Steven Julio Scores 25 Points for Bulldogs

Boys Basketball: There are defining moments in a solid team that a program looks back to. And for West Covina, that moment could be Wednesday night. The Bulldogs trailed by 18 points at the half to John Glenn. WCHS would storm back, however, including a 24-5 run in the fourth quarter to defeat the Eagles, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 08 2022

Maddie Smith’s 23 Points & Nine Rebounds Leads Flintridge Prep to a 62-49 Victory Over Wilson at the Covina Tournament

Girls Basketball: For the first time in 2022-23, Ashley Chea didn’t lead Flintridge Prep in scoring. And for the first time this season, the Wolves actually got challenged. As they headed into the Covina Tournament, Flintridge Prep had a 75-29 average margin of victory through their first six games. On Wednesday, the Wolves defeated Wilson, […]

By Brian Baiotto