Tag Archives: John John Haywood

Pasadena Rings Up Bell

By Corey Kowk (Pasadena) – Fans packing the bleachers at Pasadena High’s Tom Hamilton Gym were treated to an unrelenting defensive clinic put on by the host Bulldogs, who surged ahead 10-0 in the first 90 seconds and went on to rout Bell 77-44 Saturday night in the second round of the CIF State Southern […]

Pasadena Prevails; Punches Ticket to Final Four

By Corey Kwok (Pasadena) – Pasadena blitzed Bonita early and it proved decisive in the remainder of the contest as the host Bulldogs (23-6, #2) knocked out Bonita 64-50 Tuesday night in the CIFSS 3AAA quarterfinals before a capacity crowd at Tom Hamilton Gymnasium.  

Bulldogs Blow Out Beaumont

By Corey Kwok (Beaumont) – Pasadena out fired Beaumont amidst a basket trading war in the opening half before clamping down defensively during the second to score a convincing 68-40 win in the second round CIFSS 3AAA playoffs Friday night.

Bulldogs Capture Mt. Carmel Tourney Title

By Corey Kwok (Mt Carmel HS Poway, CA) — Pasadena (7-5) mounted a pivotal third quarter run and stood tall down the stretch to beat host Mt. Carmel 54-40 Friday night in the Mt. Carmel Holiday Hoops Classic championship game.

Pasadena Tops Downey at Mt. Carmel

By Corey Kwok Pasadena (6-5) scored a thrilling 54-47 win over a tough Downey (10-4) squad to reach the tournament championship of the Mt. Carmel Holiday Classic vs. the host Mt. Carmel Sun Devils.

Pasadena Secures 10th Straight Pacific Banner

By Corey Kwok (Pasadena) – Pasadena simply refused to be spoiled in this year’s league campaign as the now-10 time reigning Pacific title holders made it 13-0 in conference play with a 45-41 win over Burbank Tuesday night. Pasadena is 19-6 overall.

High School Boys Basketball Weekly Recap

By Corey Kwok Non League Sat 1/29

Pasadena Rallies; Remains Perfect in Pacific

By Corey Kwok (Pasadena) – Pasadena, tied at 13 after one, was hit by a 16-0 Muir run the second quarter that left the Bulldogs in a big hole. Unfazed, the Dogs battled back and eventually subdued the Mustangs 54-51 Friday night in Pacific League action at Muir High.

Bulldogs Hold off Apaches

By Corey Kwok (Arcadia) – Arcadia (8-7, 2-1) refusing to yield comfortable breathing room to Pasadena throughout the game Monday night, turned up the heat with 59.4 seconds to play as Kiran Koneru (14 points) found himself open deep on the right wing floor and hit the bomb to make it a 6 point, 57-51 […]

Price Is Wrong; Pasadena Hangs On

(San Luis Obispo, CA) – Pasadena opened up a 37-16 halftime lead but needed sets of free throws in the final minute from Carl Robinson and John John Haywood to stave off a second half rally by Price and win 52-49 Monday.