Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Ashley Chea Scores 28 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 55-41 Victory Over Village Christian

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep extended its current win streak to six games on Tuesday night. The Wolves defeated Village Christian, 55-41, in the second round of the La Canada Tournament. As always, Ashley Chea led the Prep offense. Chea had a game-high 28 points. Maddie Chiu contributed 11 points in the win. Mary Corbett paced […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Damien Edges Owyhee, 56-53, in Tuesday’s Second Round of the Classic at Damien; Kaleb Smith Scores 15 Points

Boys Basketball: The boys from Meridian, Idaho, gave Damien a serious challenge on Tuesday night. The Spartans, though, edged Owyhee, 56-53, in the quarterfinal round of the Classic at Damien’s Platinum Division. Kaleb Smith scored six of his team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter. Liam Campbell led all scorers with 19 points, including nine […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 29 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 25 Points & Jacob Chin Dishes Out 13 Assists in La Salle’s 70-67 Victory Over Providence

Thanks to La Salle for this photo of Jacob Chin Boys Basketball: Unfortunately, COVID seems to be inviting itself back into our daily lives. A number of winter-sport tournaments have beeb canceled or altered, and the La Salle boys basketball program had their schedule adjusted at the South Pasadena Tournament on Tuesday. The Lancers were […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Ashley Chea Tallies 30 Points & 12 Rebounds in Flintridge Prep’s 55-34 Victory Over Glendale in First Round of La Canada Tournament

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep opened La Canada Tournament play with a 55-34 victory over Glendale. The Wolves had just three players score in Monday’s victory, but it was more than enough to stifle the Nitros. Ashley Chea led the way with 3o points and 12 rebounds. Maddie Chiu had a big night with 21 points […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Glendora Grinds Out 47-46 Victory Over Hesperia in Monday’s Opening Round of the Classic at Damien

Boys Basketball: It had been 17 days since the reigning CIF-SS Division 3A champs had won a basketball game. The Tartans entered the Christmas break with consecutive losses to Los Osos and Damien. And while they didn’t play particularly well, according to their coach, Gordon Hamlow, it had to feel good to escape with a […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

Derek Peterson Scores 16 Points in La Salle’s 63-47 Victory Over South East in South Pasadena Tourney

Boys Basketball: After 17 days off, the La Salle boys basketball program got back on the court at the South Pasadena Tournament. And the Lancers picked up an impressive 63-47 victory over South East of South Gate in the Gold Division bracket. Derek Peterson led the way with 16 points. Myles Blackman (15) and Jason […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 28 2021

GHS Defeats Don Lugo, 57-34, in First Round of Glendora Tournament; Anderson Leads Way w/20 Points

Girls Basketball: After nine days off, GHS was back on the basketball court on Monday afternoon. The Tartans jumped on Don Lugo early and claimed a 57-34 victory in the first round of the Glendora Tournament. Rylie Anderson led GHS with 20 points. Brianna Gomez added 12 points in the Tartans’ victory. Maliyah Alvarez led […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 23 2021

Damien Legend, Mike LeDuc, Picks Up Career Win No. 1,000; Spartans Dominate Glendora, 82-47, on Wednesday Night

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: What a special night Wednesday was for Mike LeDuc. LeDuc, one of most successful high school basketball coaches in history, picked up career win No. 1,000. Perhaps reaching this incredible milestone at home in the Spartans’ gym would have made the night perfect for LeDuc, but being at Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 16 2021

Pasadena Cruises to 78-45 Victory Over Hoover in Wednesday’s Pacific League Contest

Boys Basketball: Pasadena got contributions from its entire roster on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs saw 12 players score in a 78-45 victory over Hoover. PHS led by 24 points at the half, and improved to 3-1 in Pacific League play. Teddy Reyes had a game-high 17 points. Jason Guyton contributed 13 and Ethan Patterson chipped […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 15 2021

Chea & Chiu Combine For 52 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 62-19 Victory at Mayfield; Wolves Win 69th Consecutive Prep League Game

Girls Basketball: Make it 69 consecutive wins in Prep League play. Flintridge Prep crushed Mayfield in Tuesday’s 62-19 road victory. Both Ashley Chea (29 points) and Maddie Chiu (23) outscored the Cubs on their own. Cristine Ellis led Mayfield with five points. Kassidy Huie chipped in seven points in the win. Up next: Flintridge Prep […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Vazion Boone Scores 23 Points in Marshall Fundamental’s 68-60 Victory Over Arroyo in MVL Opener

Boys Basketball: Marshall Fundamental opened Mission Valley League play on Monday, and the Eagles finished strong. Trailing by four points at the half, Marshall Fundamental went on a 37-25 run and defeated Arroyo, 68-60. The Eagles were an impressive 9-of-17 behind the three-point line. Vazion Boone led the way with 23 points. Boone converted 1 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 14 2021

Marshall Fundamental Grinds Out 32-20 Victory Over Arroyo in Mission Valley League Opener

Girls Basketball: Marshall Fundamental had just eight points at halftime in Monday’s Mission Valley League opener with Arroyo. The Eagles, though, used a 15-4, third-quarter run, and picked up a 32-20 victory over the Knights. Kaitlan Sakuma had a game-high 16 points in the win. Aalijah Jones and Destiny Ihiaso contributed five points each. Ava […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Los Osos Claims Glendora Tournament Title After Saturday’s 44-38 Victory Over GHS; Deacon Tolliver Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Something had to give in Saturday’s title game of the Glendora Tournament. Both Los Osos and GHS entered the contest on six-game winning streaks. The Grizzlies jumped out to an 11-point, first-quarter lead, and defeated the Tartans, 44-38. Deacon Toliver and Eric Shepard had 10 points apiece for LOHS. Toliver earned the tournament […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

Damien Wins St. John Bosco Tournament by Defeating SJB, 67-47, on Saturday; RJ Smith Scores 22 Points & Named Tourney MVP

Boys Basketball: Damien’s impressive start to the 2021-22 season keeps getting better. The Spartans won the St. John Bosco Tournament by defeating the host Braves, 67-47, on Saturday night. After the Braves took a 13-12 lead into the second quarter, Damien would outscore SJB, 55-34, the rest of the way. RJ Smith had a game-high […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 13 2021

GHS Claims Third Place at Covina Tournament by Defeating Colts, 38-31, on Saturday

Pictured L-R Hailey Schaffer & Rylie Anderson Girls Basketball: After a 69-59 loss to the eventual champs from Summit in Friday’s semifinal round of the Covina High School Basketball Tournament, Glendora and Covina faced off Saturday night in the third-place game. GHS defeated the Colts, 38-31, to claim third place. Kennedy Herrmann led the way […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Dec 11 2021

Marshall Fundamental Blanks La Salle, 3-0, in Friday’s Nonleague Battle of Pasadena Schools

Boys Soccer: Marshall Fundamental got one final tune-up before starting league next week. The Eagles shut out La Salle, 3-0, to improve to 4-1-1. Eduardo Reyes, Adrian Ramirez Moreno and Iori Santiago scored goals in the win. Up next: The Eagles travel to Arroyo in the Mission Valley League opener. Box Score: LS: 0-0-(0) MF: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball,Girls Sports/ Dec 11 2021

Damien Gets 19 Points From Jimmy Oladokun in Friday’s 68-52 Victory Over Fairmont Prep

Boys Basketball: Damien stayed undefeated on Friday night. The Spartans defeated Fairmont Prep, 68-52, in the St. John Bosco Tournament. Myles Che and Chol Deng had 17 points apiece for the Huskies. Jimmy Oladokun scored a game-high 19 points for the Spartans. Spivey Word and RJ Smith chipped in with 16 points apiece. Kaleb Smith […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

La Salle Picks Up 94-62 Victory Over Blair in Friday’s Nonleague Contest

Boys Basketball: La Salle played its last game until December 27th and they made the most of it. The Lancers scored a season-high 94 points in a 32-point victory over Blair. Senior Krish Manwani had a team-best 20 points. Sophomore Derek Peterson scored 19 points and senior Myles Blackman had 15 points and 10 rebounds. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

Ashley Chea Scores 37 Points in Flintridge Prep’s 67-26 Victory Over Westridge; Wolves Extend Prep League Win Streak to 68 Games

Girls Basketball: Flintridge Prep won its 68th consecutive Prep League basketball game on Friday. And per usual, it wasn’t competitive. The Wolves had a 27-0 lead after the first quarter and went on to defeat the Tigers, 67-26. Ashley Chea outscored Westridge with 37 points. And Maddie Chiu finished with 20 points in the win. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Dec 11 2021

Pasadena Pulls Off Incredible Victory; Bulldogs Defeat Arcadia, 58-56, Despite Playing Much of Second Half w/4 Players

Girls Hoops: Holy bleep! Pasadena picked up its first Pacific League victory of the 2021-22 season, and did so in the most unusual and impressive way. PHS had two players foul out, so the Bulldogs had just four athletes on the court for part of the third period and all of the fourth. Pasadena edged […]

By Brian Baiotto