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Gabrielino rides Clutch Hitting, Stellar Defense to Victory

By Corey Kwok (San Gabriel) – Andrew Valdez ended a five loss drought in seven prior starts by throwing a four inning three hitter for his first W as Gabrielino beat Rosemead 4-1 Friday in Mission Valley League play.

Knights Roll through Lion Country

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Arroyo scored five runs in the sixth and Tony Davalos fired a complete game three hitter in the Knights 9-1 win over host El Monte Friday in Mission Valley League play.

Murphee Pitches Cats to Brink of Title

By Tim Peterson (Temple City) – Nick Bueno singled to open the game, advanced on a base hit by Jairo Jiorge and eventually scored on a ground ball by Robert Nakamura. It was the only run Monrovia needed as Aaron Murphee made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Temple City Thursday to take […]

Acosta Pitches Gabrielino to Win

By Corey Kwok (San Gabriel) – Gabrielino’s Angel Acosta and Arroyo’s Mark Roche matched each other pitch for pitch for 4 1/2 scoreless innings. But the Eagles pushed one across in the fifth and held on for a 1-0 victory over the Knights Wednesday in a key Mission Valley League contest.

The Peterson Principle 5/4/10

By Tim Peterson There’s one more thing to take care of before the high school football season starts in earnest. Of course at the Mid Valley we like to say the football season never ends.

Rookie Rod Johnson Jr. Wins First Late Model Feature

By Tim Kennedy (Irwindale) – About 2,000 spectators watched a night of first-time 2010 and first-time ever winners in a five-division Toyota Speedway at Irwindale program Saturday night. They also watched an auto soccer final event.

High School Baseball Area Top 20

By Tim Peterson   Bishop Amat moves into the top spot with a one run win over South Hills. The Huskies had the bases loaded in the seventh inning. Glendora survived a scare at Chino Hills but is still in the Sierra driver’s seat.

Gabrielino Survives Southmen Surge

By Corey Kwok (South El Monte) – Gabrielino relived the outcome of their previous duel with South El Monte in a 7-6 victory Friday in Mission Valley League play.

Vikings Continue Valle Vista Run

By Tim Peterson (Baldwin Park) – Northview belted three home runs to highlight a ten hit attack in an 8-5 win over Baldwin Park Friday in Valle Vista League action.

Gabrielino Grinds it out over Mountain View

By Corey Kwok (San Gabriel) – Vince Albelo threw six strong innings issuing one run on four hits as Gabrielino beat Mt. View 3-1 Wednesday. Angel Acosta sealed it shut during the seventh by striking out all three batters to record his second save. Albelo improved to 4-0.