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Saucedo Returns to Monrovia

Written by tpeterson on May 9, 2026 — 15 Comments

By Tim Peterson (Monrovia) – Quarterback Jesse Saucedo, who transferred to St. Paul in February, has returned to Monrovia multiple sources confirmed.

Posted in High School Football, High School Sports

South Too Much for North, 32-7

Written by tpeterson on May 9, 2026 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson (Covina) – The South outscored the North 19-0 in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and went on to a 32-7 rout in the North-South All-Star game Friday night at Lou Farrar Stadium at Charter Oak High.

Posted in High School Football, 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.

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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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Mid Valley Baseball Scoreboard: 5/6

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

High School Baseball scores from around the area:

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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.

Posted in High School Sports, MVS: Q&A

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:

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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.

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The Peterson Principle: 5/3/2026

Written by tpeterson on May 3, 2026 — 3 Comments

By Tim Peterson The Rio-Pacific Conference for football is set to go but already there are scheduling changes that need to be made. Marshall (Pasadena) is slated to be in the Crest League of the Conference and the school just announced this week that they are dropping the football program for this season.

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