Category Archives: High School Sports

CIFSS Baseball Playoff Pairings: First Round

Written by tpeterson on May 8, 2026 — Leave a Comment

Playoffs begin next week with Division 1 scheduled for Tuesday May 12. Check CIFSS website for times and dates of specific divisions as they will vary.

North-South All-Star Game: South Roster

Written by tpeterson on May 7, 2026 — 2 Comments

The North-South All-Star game is set for Friday May 8 at Charter Oak High School.

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Q&A with Norwalk’s Marcus Castillo

Written by mvs on May 6, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By George Hernandez (Norwalk)- I sat down with Norwalk’s sophomore standout defensive lineman Marcus Castillo who had 50 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and five sacks. He helped the Lancers to a 10-1 season and a Mid Cities league title. Castillo is also a standout baseball player for the Lancers.

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Mid Valley Baseball Scoreboard: 5/6

Written by tpeterson on May 6, 2026 — Leave a Comment

High School Baseball scores from around the area:

North-South All-Star Game: North Roster

Written by mvs on May 6, 2026 — 1 Comment

The North-South All-Star games is set for Friday May 8 at Charter Oak. North Roster:

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Q&A with Los Altos Freshman Veida Aikey

Written by mvs on May 5, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By George Hernandez (Hacienda Heights) – I sat down with Los Altos softball outstanding freshman Veida Aikey who has helped the Conquerors capture another league title this week. Aikey, who is a utility player, is currently batting .400 with a homerun, 14 RBIs and a .528 on base percentage.

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Maranatha Names Ficklin Jr.

Written by tpeterson on May 4, 2026 — 2 Comments

Eddie Ficklin Jr. is the new head football coach at Maranatha. By Tim Peterson (Pasadena) – Maranatha named Eddie Ficklin Jr. as its new head football coach he confirmed Monday. Ficklin takes over for Rand Holdren who stepped down last month to take the head coach job at Village Christian.

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Q&A With Arroyo’s Ayleen Bravo

Written by tpeterson on May 4, 2026 — 1 Comment

By George Hernandez [El Monte] I sat down with Arroyo’s triathlete Ayleen Bravo who is a Mission Valley all leaguer in flag football, soccer and softball. Bravo is currently hitting .512 with eight doubles, two triples and a home run, and 18 RBIs to go with a .608 on base percentage.

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Mid Valley Baseball Scoreboard: 5/4-5

Written by tpeterson on May 4, 2026 — Leave a Comment

High School Baseball scores from around the area:

Big First Inning Sparks Knights

Written by tpeterson on May 4, 2026 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Arroyo racked up five runs in the first inning and maintained the lead the rest of the way in an 8-5 win over Rosemead Monday in Mission Valley League action.