Soccer/ Mar 03 2024

Maranatha Becomes First Program in School History to Win CIF-SS & CIF State Titles in Same Year; MHS Edged Castle Park, 2-1, on Saturday Night

Photos by Pyae Phyo May Boys Soccer: After a 5-2 setback to Kaiser on December 27th, the Maranatha boys soccer program had a record of 3-4-2. And had someone suggested that MHS would go on to become the most accomplished program in school history this season, you might have wondered if they had been hanging […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Mar 01 2024

Nate Garcia & Xavier Clinton Combine for 41 Points in Damien’s 74-54 Victory Over Redondo Union in Thursday’s CIF State D-1 Playoffs

Boys Basketball: Damien earned its spot in the CIF State Division 1 Southern California Regional Semifinal on Saturday. The Spartans defeated Redondo Union, 74-54, on Thursday night in La Verne. Damien used a 22-8 run in the second quarter and took a 42-24 lead into the break. Nate Garcia had a game-high 22 points. Xavier […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 28 2024

George Peterson Scores Twice, Including Once in Overtime to Lead Maranatha to a 2-1 Victory Over Woodlake in First Round of CIF State Division 5 Playoffs

Boys Soccer: Maranatha has now gone 46 days without a loss. The Minutemen, fresh off securing the first CIF-SS Division 6 championship in program history, hosted Woodlake in Tuesday’s first round of the CIF State Division 5 playoffs. George Peterson scored in the first half to give MHS a 1-0 lead. He got a rebound […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 28 2024

Hackworth Completes Hat Trick in Monrovia’s 4-0 Victory Over Campbell Hall in CIF State D-4 Playoffs; Wildcats Get Second Shot at Louisville

Thanks to Rafi Maljian for this report Girls Soccer: Monrovia responded very well to its CIF-SS Division 4 title-game (2-0) loss to Louisville last Friday. Four days later, the Lady Wildcats opened the CIF State Division 4 playoffs at home with a 4-0 victory over their visitors from Campbell Hall. MHS led 3-0 at the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 28 2024

Garner & Allen Combine for 35 Points in Damien’s 69-44 Victory at St. Augustine in First Round of CIF State D-1 Playoffs

Boys Basketball: After falling 11 nights ago in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal to Windward, Damien opened CIF State Division 1 play in San Diego. And the No. 12 seeded Spartans controlled throughout in a 69-44 victory at No. 5 St. Augustine. Damien led by 19 at the break, and they enjoyed a 59-31 lead […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 26 2024

Freeman’s Goal in Double OT Leads Maranatha to a 2-1 Victory Over Wilson in CIF D-6 Title Game; MHS Claims First Soccer Title in Program History

Photos from Mitzi Yamashita and Pyle Phyo May Boys Soccer: Winning a first CIF championship is an incredible feat. But to do so in overtime makes it even a little more exciting. Maranatha did that on Saturday night. The Minutemen edged Wilson, 2-1 in OT, to claim a CIF-SS Division title. George Peterson got MHS […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 26 2024

Northview’s Faith Bartoszek, & Walnut’s Ronnie Ramirez, Anaya Falcon & Deandra Meza Claim State Titles; Glendora’s Sam Sachs Places Second

Photos by RT Tolentino To view his photo gallery of day/night three, click on the Facebook link here: Facebook Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Four area athletes drove back to the San Gabriel Valley as State Champions. Northview’s Faith Bartoszek (140) as well as Walnut’s Anaya Falcon (105), Deandra Meza (110) and Ronnie Ramirez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 24 2024

List of all 14 Area Wrestlers That Placed at State; Falcon, Meza, Sachs, Bartoszek & Ramirez Take Center Stage in Two Hours

State Placers Before Championship Matches: Girls: 1st/2nd: Anaya Falcon (Walnut, 105) 1st/2nd: Deandra Meza (Walnut, 110) 1st/2nd: Sam Sachs (Glendora, 125) 1st/2nd: Faith Bartoszek (Northview, 140) 3rd: Jasmine Macias (Walnut, 130) 5th: Renice Gonzalez (Colony, 135) 6th: BK Martinez (Ayala, 110) 6th: Samantha Rivera (Northview, 115) 8th: Eliana Garcia (Walnut, 120) Boys: 1st/2nd: Ronnie Ramirez […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 24 2024

Walnut’s Falcon, Meza & Ramirez, Glendora’s Sachs, Northview’s Bartoszek & Etiwanda’s Manzo Earn Spots in Saturday Morning’s Semifinal Round at State

Photos by RT Tolentino Editor’s Note: There is a link to a 20-pic photo gallery towards the bottom of the story. Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor The dream of winning a CIF State Championship in 2024 is still a real possibility for six athletes within the 210 Prep Sports coverage zone. Four are girls, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 23 2024

Fifteen Area Wrestlers Went Unscathed at Day One of CIF State Championships in Bakersfield; Etiwanda’s Bell & Manzo Went 3-0 on Thursday

Photos by RT Tolentino Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Fifteen competitors from within the 210 Prep Sports coverage zone (or just outside) remained in the championship portion of their bracket at day one of the three-day CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. And that includes six boys and nine girls. Zachary Samano (106, Chino), Ronnie […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 21 2024

Ayala’s BK Martinez is Making Third Trip to CIF State Meet in Bakersfield; Bulldogs’ Senior Has Dominated Her Male & Female Counterparts

Wrestling: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor  One of the Palomares League’s most decorated wrestlers is making a third and final trip to the CIF State Championships this week in Bakersfield. In spite of being just 110 pounds, this Ayala High School student-athlete is very much a ‘Bulldog’ and a badass, and she is someone who […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 18 2024

Monrovia Earns First Trip to CIF-SS Division 4 Finals Since 2006 After Wildcats Advance on Penalty Kicks, 4-2, Over St. Genevieve

Thanks to Rafi Maljian for the game info/photos Girls Soccer: The only thing as exciting as playing for a CIF-SS championship for the Monrovia girls soccer program is the path they traveled to get there. The Wildcats defeated Los Altos, Costa Mesa and Ocean View in that order, and each game was decided by one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 18 2024

Northview Wins CIF-SS Masters Meet Team Title w/Two Champs & Six State Qualifiers; Walnut Finishes Fourth w/Three Champions & Five Placers

Girls Wrestling: The San Gabriel Valley area had a huge showing at Saturday’s CIF-SS Masters Meet in Palm Springs. Northview and Walnut finished first and fourth, respectively, with a combined five champions. The Vikings’ Faith Bartoszek (140) and Andrea Mateo (155) both claimed individual titles, while Samantha Rivera (115) and Mia Hooper (125) placed second. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 18 2024

Halvorson Scores Second Goal in Final Minutes to Lead Maranatha to a 3-2 Victory Over Undefeated & Top-Seeded St. Monica Prep in D-7 Semifinal

Girls Soccer: No biggie. The only thing Maranatha had to accomplish in earning a spot in next week’s CIF-SS Division 7 title game was to win five consecutive playoff games. The last of which was a showdown with undefeated St. Monica (20-0) on Saturday. And Maranatha did just that, defeating the Mariners, 3-2, at MHS. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 17 2024

Etiwanda’s Bell & Manzo, San Marino’s Yoshitake & Uyemura, & Walnut’s Ramirez Win Masters Titles; Northview, Chino & Walnut Sending Four to State

Photos by RT Tolentino Wrestling: CIF-SS Masters Meet: The CIF-Southern Section’s best met up on Friday in Palm Springs to earn individual spots at next weekend’s CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. The top-six officially placed, but only the top-five from the blue and gold brackets from each of the 14 weight classes will move on. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ Feb 17 2024

First Round Matches for CIF-SS Masters Meet in Palm Springs; Top-4 in Each Bracket Earn a Spot at CIF State Championships in Bakersfield

Girls Wrestling: One day after the boys completed their CIF-SS Masters Meet in Palm Springs, the southern section’s girls will be on the mat in just a few hours. The 14 weight classes have blue and gold brackets, and every competitor today at Palm Springs High School has the obvious hope of punching their ticket […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 17 2024

Every Semifinal Score: Northview Claims a 52-46 Victory Over Hillcrest Christian & Windward Edges Damien, 67-60, in D-1 Contest

Boys Basketball: CIF-SS Semifinal Round Scores: Open Division Pool Play: Harvard Westlake 64, St. John Bosco 40 Sierra Canyon 61, Centennial Corona 55 Roosevelt 80, Mater Dei 76 St. Pius 70, JSerra 58 Division 1: Notre Dame 67, Redondo Union 60 Windward 67, Damien 60 Division 2AA: Rolling Hills Prep 57, Thousand Oaks 50 St. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 17 2024

Windward Uses 12-Point Advantage in Second Half to Defeat Damien, 67-60, in Semifinal Round of the CIF-SS Division 1 Playoffs

Photos by Taegan Maysami (@madeby.taeg on Instagram) Boys Basketball: For the first time in the 2023-24 playoffs, the Damien basketball program was facing a team with an even longer win streak than that of the Spartans. DHS had won eight consecutive games before Friday’s CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal round showdown with Windward. The Wildcats are […]

By Brian Baiotto


Soccer/ Feb 17 2024

Caleb Freeman Completes Hat-Trick in Maranatha’s 5-1 Victory Over Westminster in CIF-SS Division 6 Semifinal

Photos by Mitzi Yamashita Boys Soccer: Whatever Walker Haynes is telling his players, it’s working big time. Maranatha is headed to the CIF-SS Division 6 title game on a nine-game win streak. MHS earned that privilege after its dispatching of Westminster, 5-1, on Friday. The Minutemen took a 3-0 lead into the break, and the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ Feb 17 2024

Almarez, Santillan & Medrano Combined for 42 Points in Northview’s 52-46 Victory Over Hillcrest Christian in Semifinals of CIF-SS D-4A Playoffs

Boys Basketball: And then there was one. Nine days after the 2023-24 postseason got underway, Northview is the final 210 Prep Sports program standing. The Vikings made the 74-mile road trip to Moorpark High to battle Hillcrest Christian in the semifinal round of the CIF-SS Division 4A playoffs. NHS trailed HCHS by three points (29-26) […]

By Brian Baiotto