Basketball/ Jan 31 2022

Final Week Scenarios/Records/Schedules: Damien-Etiwanda Battle for Baseline League Title, SDHS & COHS Decide VVL & GHS-Ayala Seek No. 2 Seed From Palomares

Pictured L-R: Damien’s Kaleb Smith (by Carlo Montalbo) & Etiwanda’s Quinton Webb (Josh Thompson) Editor’s Note:  The records and schedules in this particular story were derived from the MaxPreps page of each program. Boys Basketball: It’s going to be a highly-dramatic week for San Gabriel Valley area boys basketball fans. Here is what’s on tap: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2022

Ashley Chea Tallies 38 Points & 12 Rebounds, But Providence Picks Up Season Sweep of Flintridge Prep, 57-51, on Saturday

Girls Basketball: After snapping Flintridge Prep’s 72-game, Prep League win streak on Thursday, Providence picked up the season sweep of the Wolves on Saturday. The Pioneers outscored their host by 15 points in the first and third quarters, and claimed a 57-51 road victory. Ashley Chea had 38 more points, as she continues to carry […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 30 2022

Ellie Chen Returns From ACL Surgery, Scores 12 Points & Leads La Salle to a 57-25 Camino Real League Victory at St. Joseph

Photo by Alex Veliz Girls Basketball: She’s back! Seven months after having ACL surgery, La Salle’s Ellie Chen made her first on-court performance for the Lancers. The La Salle junior didn’t waste any time in getting back to her starring ways. Chen led La Salle with 12 points in a 57-25 victory at St. Joseph. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 30 2022

Esai Sanchez Scores Three Goals in Pasadena’s 4-0 Pacific League Victory Over Hoover

Boys Soccer: Pasadena’s Esai Sanchez accomplished something on Saturday that all soccer players strive for. The Bulldogs sophomore secured a hat trick, scoring three goals in Pasadena’s 4-0 victory over Hoover. PHS got a single goal from junior, Saitiel Orozco. Up next: PHS will host Glendale on Tuesday at 3:30. Records: Hoover (2-3-1, 1-3-1); Pasadena […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

San Dimas Got 14 Points & 6 Rebounds From DJ Williams in Friday’s 58-50 Victory at Covina; Saints Tied For First in VVL w/Charter Oak

Photos by Robert Ketterling Boys Basketball San Dimas picked up a vital 58-50 Valle Vista League victory at Covina. The Friday win allowed the Saints to remain in a first-place tie with Charter Oak. The Chargers and Saints each have three VVL games left to play, and they meet up on Tuesday night at SDHS. But […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Pasadena Finishes Regular Season w/a 57-38 Victory at Muir; Ethan Patterson Scores 13 Points For Second-Place Bulldogs

Boys Basketball: For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pasadena High School boys basketball program did not win a Pacific League championship. To be fair to PHS coach Tony Brooks and his players, there was no room for error after the 14-game league schedule was cut in half, and COVID-19 has been an […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Alana Diaz Scores 22 Points & Grabs 10 Rebounds in Northview’s 64-40 Valle Vista League Victory Over Diamond Ranch

Girls Basketball: With just two games to go on their regular season schedule, Northview defeated Diamond Ranch, 64-40, on Friday. The win got the Vikings to within one-half game of second-place San Dimas, and two games back of first-place Covina in the loss column. Alana Diaz led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Miranda Morales Scores Game-High 22 Points in Covina’s 46-42 Valle Vista League Victory Over San Dimas; Colts Lead VVL w/4 Games to Play

Girls Basketball: With four games left on their regular season schedule, Covina took over first place in the Valle Vista League standings. The Colts edged visiting San Dimas, 46-42, to take a one-half game lead over the Saints. Miranda Morales clutched up big time. Morales scored nine of her game-high 22 points in the decisive […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

John Alvarez’s Last-Second Basket Leads La Salle to a 57-55 Camino Real League Victory at Salesian

Boys Basketball: What a great way to snap a three-game losing streak. La Salle got a last-second bucket from John Alvarez and picked up a 57-55 victory at Salesian. The Lancers all but secured third place in the Camino Real League. LSHS got 19 points apiece from Jason Patterson and Derek Peterson. La Salle’s Remaining […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 29 2022

SDHS Wraps Up Valle Vista League Championship After Friday’s 3-0 Victory Over Covina; Moris Shuts Out 10th Opponent in Goal

Girls Soccer: San Dimas clinched another Valle Vista League championship on Friday. The Saints improved to 8-0 in league games after its 3-0 victory over Covina. SDHS got goals from Ryenne Zerbel, Reagan Parkhill and Emily Duque. Maddy Moris shut out her 10th opponent this season. Up next: San Dimas closes out their regular season […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 29 2022

Madeline Traylor’s 2 Goals Leads Charter Oak to a 2-1 Valle Vista League Victory at West Covina; Chargers Move Into Second Place

Girls Soccer: With two games left in the regular season, Charter Oak finds itself in second place after Friday’s 2-1 victory in overtime at West Covina. Madeline Traylor scored the first of her two goals in the second half. The Chargers were trailing 1-0 with 10 minutes to play, and she was able to force […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Jermaine Rogers Scores 23 Points in Ayala’s 75-66 Victory at Claremont; Bulldogs & GHS Remain Tied For Second in Palomares

Basketball: Ayala held up its end of the bargain. With three games to play, the Bulldogs kept even with Glendora for the second seed out of the Palomares League. GHS & AHS enter the final week of the regular season with identical 5-2 league marks, and they meet up Tuesday at Ayala. But back to […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Luke Jacobson Scores 16 Points & Joins 1,000-Point Club in GHS’ 65-47 Victory at Bonita; Tartans Remain Tied for Second in Palomares w/Ayala

Boys Basketball: Luke Jacobson had a memorable night for Glendora. The 6-foot-7 senior forward scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 65-47 victory at Bonita. Jacobson reached the 1,000-point club in Friday’s victory. Noah Smith chipped in with 15 points six assists and two rebounds. Chris Lee finished with 12 points, three rebounds […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 29 2022

Damien Gets 47 Combined Points From Oladokun & Word in Friday’s 75-59 Victory Over Los Osos; Spartans Improve to 22-1

Boys Basketball: Los Osos got off to a quick, 22-18 lead after the first quarter at Damien. The Spartans, though, outscored the Grizzlies, 57-37 the rest of the way, and claimed a 75-59 Baseline League victory. Jimmy Oladokun led all scorers with 24 points and Spivey Word finished with 23 points in the win. Deacon […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Jan 28 2022

Saturday’s CIF Team Dual Schedule: Northview, Walnut & Etiwanda Set to Battle in Division 2 Bracket

Wrestling: The CIF-SS Team Duals kick off this Saturday. The boys have six divisions, and the girls have one (Division 1) The first three rounds will take place on Saturday, and then the championship round is set for Wednesday. The programs remaining with the lowest seed will host the championship round. For local wrestling fans, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 28 2022

Ryann Riddle’s 20 Points & 12 Rebounds Leads La Salle to 45-30 Victory at St. Genevieve; Lancers Win 9th Consecutive Game

Girls Basketball: Pardon the rust La Salle must have felt considering they hadn’t played in two weeks. The Lancers, though, made the 26-mile drive to Panorama City, and defeated second-place St. Genevieve, 45-30, on Thursday evening. It’s La Salle’s ninth consecutive victory and they improved to 3-0 in Camino Real League games. The LSHS offense […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 28 2022

Providence Snaps Flintridge Prep’s 72-Game, Prep League Win Streak; Pioneers Defeat Wolves, 60-54, on Thursday

Girls Basketball: For this first time since January 8th of 2016, the Flintridge Prep girls basketball team lost a Prep League game. Providence, which scored 34 total points in the first three quarters combined, went on a 26-13, fourth-quarter run to defeat the Wolves, 60-54, on Thursday night. Audrey Sayoc had a game-high 40 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 27 2022

Jadyn Simpson & Jaden Henley Score 18 Points in Colony’s 60-51 Victory Over Glendora; Tartans Trailed by 1 Point Late, But Titans Pull Away

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: For a brief moment on Wednesday night, a massive upset seemed to be brewing. Colony, ranked 11th in the most recent CIF-SS Division 1 poll, led unranked Glendora by one point, and with just over a moment to play. The Titans, however, took advantage of a GHS turnover, which […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Jan 27 2022

Ayala Gets 18 Points From Nathan Cipriano in Wednesday’s 68-52 Victory Over Alta Loma; Bulldogs Catch Glendora in Palomares League Standings

Boys Basketball: With Ayala’s 68-52 victory over Alta Loma on Friday night, and with four games to go, the Bulldogs have caught Glendora for second place in the Palomares League. It’s no secret that Colony will retain its league championship, but that battles for the No. 2 spot adds plenty of intrigue over the next […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Jan 27 2022

Eduardo Reyes Scores Two Goals in Marshall Fundamental’s 3-0 Victory at Rosemead; Eagles Hold First Place Spot w/Two Games to Play

Girls Soccer: Marshall Fundamental took one more step towards another Mission Valley League championship. The Eagles got three second-half goals to pick up a 3-0 victory at Rosemead. Eduardo Reyes continues to carry the Marshall offense. Reyes scored two more goals on Wednesday. Adrian Ramirez–Moreno also found the back of the net. Rayshon Robert had […]

By Brian Baiotto