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San Marino Still Unbeaten in Rio

By Tim Peterson (San Marino) – Nicholas Chen scored 22 points and San Marino had just enough to beat Blair 60-59 Friday night in Rio Hondo League action before a packed house at San Marino High.

Don Lugo Names Smolin Head Coach

By Tim Peterson (Chino) – Pete Smolin, who has 25 years of coaching experience at the high school level, has been named the new head football coach at Don Lugo he confirmed late Thursday night.

Azusa Pacific Football Coaching Staff Updates

By Tim Peterson The Azusa Pacific football program has returned and will compete in Division 3 beginning this fall. AJ Parnell was named the head coach. Here are the recent additions to the staff.

Pasadena Rallies to Beat Crescenta Valley

(Pasadena) – Pasadena rallied from a 16-point first half deficit and went on to beat Crescenta Valley 71-61 Tuesday night in Pacific League action at the Dog House.

MLK Showcase at Arcadia Set for Saturday

The 2026 MLK Showcase is set for Saturday January 17 at Arcadia High School

Cougars Hold Off Biola, 85-78

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific outscored Biola 50-42 in the second half and then held off the Eagles 85-78 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Mid Valley Basketball Scoreboard

Boys High School Basketball scores from around the area:

Rowland Rains Threes on Northview

By Tim Peterson (Covina) – Rowland knocked down 11 three pointers, including five by Mikael De Leon in a 41-28 win over Northview Wednesday night.

Sweet Sixteen for Monrovia

By Tim Peterson (Montebello) – Julian Cardenas (21) and Madden Caudillo (19) combined for 40 points to lead Monrovia to a 58-40 win over Montebello Monday night at Montebello. With the victory the Wildcats remained red hot as they improved to 16-0 on the season.

The TEN: 12/31/2025

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in ‘The TEN”)