Basketball/ May 27 2021

Diego Guevara Scores 23 Points in West Covina’s 13-Point Victory at Workman; Bulldogs Win First Playoff Game Since 2008

Boys Basketball: The last time West Covina won a boys playoff game, current Bulldogs’ seniors Diego Guevara and Michael Reyes were five years of age. That was all the way back in 2008. So, Guevara and Reyes wanted to do something about it. And they did. Guevara had 23 points and four rebounds, and Reyes […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 27 2021

Clark, Jacobson & Smith Pace GHS Offense in Wednesday’s 52-37 Victory Over SDHS in 1st Round of CIF D-3A Playoffs

Photos by Carlo Montalbo: Boys Basketball: Glendora got out to an early lead on Wednesday night and never looked back. The Tartans led by seven after the first quarter, 12 at the half and cruised to a 52-37 victory over San Dimas in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs. Austin Clark had […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 27 2021

Roosevelt Ends Flintridge Prep Season in First Round of CIF D-1 Playoffs; Mustangs Cruise to 68-41 Victory

Girls Basketball: There is so much that is right about high school sports in Southern California. But one of the things that needs to be fixed is punishing a small school for its success by moving them up to a division they don’t belong. And that’s what’s happened to Flintridge Prep. Kevin Kiyomura and his […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 27 2021

Villa Park Cruises to 74-52 Victory Over PHS in 1st Round of CIF D-1 Playoffs; Zavior Smith Leads Bulldogs With 25 Points

Boys Basketball: Villa Park did something on Wednesday night that no one had done to Pasadena in more than 15 years. The Spartans knocked the Bulldogs out of the playoffs in the first round. VP defeated PHS, 74-52, in a CIF-SS Division 1 contest. MaxPreps only goes back to 2004, so that’s the furthest we […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 27 2021

Woodbridge Defeats La Salle, 57-47, in First Round of CIF D-2A Playoffs; Audrey Chen Scores 20 Points

Girls Basketball: La Salle’s season came to an end on Wednesday night. The Lancers traveled to Irvine and fell, 57-47, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2A playoffs. Freshman Audrey Chen led the La Salle offense with 20 points. In her final game, senior Zarah Huo contributed 15 points. Reese Wong chipped in […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ May 26 2021

Northview Wins 13 of 14 Matches in 73-3 Victory Over Irvine in First Round of CIF-SS D-2 Team Duals

Wrestling: Northview’s Jacob Tapia (120 pounds) started the night with a pin and the Vikings would go on to crush Irvine, 73-3, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 team duals. NHS won 13 of the 14 matches in Tuesday’s victory, and 11 came via pinfall. Up next: The top-seeded Vikings will host […]

By Brian Baiotto


Wrestling/ May 24 2021

Northview Wins 10 Titles & Claims 4 Second-Place Finishes at Valle Vista League Wrestling Finals

Wrestling: Valle Vista League Finals: 106 Pounds: Champion: Jeremy Ortiz (San Dimas) Runner Up: Marcus Tolentino (Northview) 113: Champion: Ethan Nguyen (Diamond Ranch) Runner Up: Nicolas Arellano (Northview) 120: Champion: Adrian Limon (Northview) Runner Up: Edward Gonzales (Charter Oak) 126: Champion: Mario Sandoval (Northview) Runner Up: Anthony Nasiero (Covina) 132: Champion: Julian Leon (Northview) Runner […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 24 2021

CIF Girls Playoff Schedule Includes Flintridge Prep & Pasadena Hosting First Round Games on Thursday

Editors Note: This is the schedule of schools we cover. CIF-SS Girls Playoffs First Round Games Start on Thursday: Division 1: Sierra Canyon at Flintridge Prep Redondo Union at Pasadena Division 2A: La Salle at Woodbridge West Covina at Twentynine Palms Pacifica Oxnard at Northview Arcadia at Chino Hills ** Covina & Walnut have first-round […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 24 2021

CIF-SS Girls Open Division Playoff Schedule & Seeding

Girls Open Division Schedule: Saturday: Pool A: West Torrance at Centennial Corona Winward at Orangewood Academy Pool B: Etiwanda at Mater Dei Lynwood at Harvard Westlake June 2: Pool A: Windward at Centennial Corona West Torrance at Orangewood Academy Pool B: Lynwood at Mater Dei Etiwanda at Harvard Westlake June 5: Pool A: Orangewood Academy […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 24 2021

CIF-SS Boys Playoff Schedule Includes San Dimas vs Glendora on Wednesday

Editors Note: These are programs this site covers. CIF-SS Playoff Schedule All First-Round Games on Wednesday: Division 1: St. Francis at Oak Park Villa Park at Pasadena Bonita at Chaminade Division 2A: Beckman at La Canada La Salle at San Marcos Division 3A: Ayala at El Segundo Norco at Charter Oak San Dimas at Glendora […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 24 2021

CIF-SS Boys Open Division Playoff Schedule & Seeding; Damien Opens Friday at Mater Dei

Boys Basketball: Open Division Schedule: Friday: Pool A: St. John Bosco at Sierra Canyon Ribet Academy at Etiwanda Pool B: Harvard Westlake at Centennial Corona Damien at Mater Dei June 1: Pool A: Ribet Academy at Sierra Canyon St. John Bosco at Etiwanda Pool B: Damien at Centennial Corona Harvard-Westlake at Mater Dei June 4: […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 22 2021

Glendora Closes Out Regular Season Schedule With a 77-34 Nonleague Victory Over Calvary Baptist

Photos by Carlo Montalbo Boys Basketball: Glendora notched its 18th victory of the regular season, and they didn’t get a single point from their starters. GHS handled Calvary Baptist, 77-34, on Friday evening. And no, this wasn’t a disciplinary issue, it was just a chance to honor the hard work of every member of the […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 22 2021

Aubrey Ramos & Avery Ward Step Up in La Salle’s 47-22 Victory Over Hillcrest Christian

Girls Basketball: La Salle ended its 2021 spring basketball season 9-4. The Lancers defeated Hillcrest Christian, 47-22, on Friday afternoon. La Salle sat four of its starters to get ready for the playoffs. But a pair of freshman really stepped up. Aubrey Ramos scored a game-high 14 points. And Avery Ward added 10 points and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 22 2021

Malik Thomas Scores 24 Points in Damien’s 86-49 Victory Over RCHS; Spartans End Regular Season, 26-2

Boys Basketball: After a couple games away, Malik Thomas was back in the saddle again. Thomas scored a game-high 24 points and hit a pair of 3-pointers in three quarter of work. The Spartans used a 61-24 run in the second and third periods combined to pull away for an 86-49 Baseline League victory. Jaiden […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 22 2021

Flintridge Prep Wins 8th Consecutive Prep League Title w/50-33 Victory Over Poly; Gonzalez Scores 14 Points

Girls Basketball: The Wolves won their 66th consecutive Prep League game Friday and their eight straight league championship. Flintridge Prep cruised to a 50-33 victory over Pasadena Poly. Sofia Gonzalez finished off the final regular season game of her high school career with 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven steals. Ashlyn Zhang added 13 points, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 21 2021

PHS Wins Second Consecutive Pacific League Title after 51-Point Victory Over Muir; Brumfield Scores 19 Points

Girls Basketball: Pasadena officially secured its second consecutive Pacific League championship on Thursday. The Bulldogs put the game away after the first eight minutes and a 21-point lead. And PHS wrapped up its 7-0 league run with a 51-point victory over Muir on Senior Night. Sydney Brumfield led the way with 19 points. Kameria Piggee […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 21 2021

West Covina Closes Out Regular Season w/44-40 Victory Over SDHS; Randy Jacob Tun Scored 21 Points

Editors Note: SDHS did not post any stats online. Boys Basketball: West Covina finished over the .500 mark for the first time in four years. The fourth-place Bulldogs defeated third-place, San Dimas, 44-40, to close out their regular-season schedule. Randy Jacob Tun led the way with 21 points, two rebounds and two assists. Diego Guevara […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 21 2021

Nigel McKay Scores 25 Points in Pasadena’s 61-42, Pacific League Clinching Victory Over Muir

Boys Basketball: Pasadena claimed yet another Pacific League title on Thursday night. The Bulldogs defeated rival Muir, 61-42, and finished 7-0 in league play. Nigel McKay led the way with 25 points and Zavior Smith had 18. Devin Hardy led Muir with 16 points and Ryan Gonzalez chipped in with 10 points. Jaden Mathis (5 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 21 2021

Andrew Bongo Scores 18 Points in Charter Oak’s 76-42, Valle Vista League Clinching Victory at Diamond Ranch

Boys Basketball: Charter Oak used a 41-16, second-half surge to pull away from Diamond Ranch, 76-42, and secured the Valle Vista League championship. Andrew Bongo had a team-high 18 points and he was one of five COHS players that scored in double figures. Jay Gonzalez finished with 17 points and Ryan Salvatore had 16. JP […]

By Brian Baiotto


Basketball/ May 21 2021

La Salle Offense Stalls in 40-29 Camino Real League Defeat at Cantwell Sacred Heart

Girls Basketball: La Salle finished the 2021 spring basketball season in third place after losing two of their final three Camino Real League games. The Lancers closed out the league part of their schedule with a 40-29 loss at Cantwell Sacred Heart. La Salle got just two points in both the second and fourth quarters. […]

By Brian Baiotto