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Ajon Efferson returns to Pasadena

Ajon Efferson returns to Pasadena

This week marked a bittersweet return to the basketball court for incoming senior Ajon Efferson.

La Cañada Summer Smash shrinks into town

La Cañada Summer Smash shrinks into town

After some strong growth a year ago, the La Cañada Summer Smash Little League baseball tournament will shrink this year.

La Salle High graduate Bowdien Derby dubbed All-American at San Diego State

La Salle High graduate Bowdien Derby dubbed All-American at San Diego State

With the collegiate baseball season having recently concluded, former La Salle High standout pitcher Bowdien “Bubba” Derby could admit that his first year at San Diego State didn’t exactly meet his expectations.

Pasadena Poly, Maranatha baseball secure All-CIF accolades

Pasadena Poly, Maranatha baseball secure All-CIF accolades

Winning the Olympic League championship didn’t seem like a possibility at first for the Maranatha High baseball team.

Anthony Chevrier's departure a four-gone conclusion for South Pasadena

A four-year run that included two playoff berths and some historic wins came to an end for South Pasadena High baseball Coach Anthony Chevrier.

San Marino's Michelle Floyd leads Public All-Stars past private

San Marino's Michelle Floyd leads Public All-Stars past private

TEMPLE CITY — Having already earned All-Rio Hondo League and All-CIF Southern Section Division IV honors, Michelle Floyd looked to end her stellar high school career on a winning note.

Robert Adamson adds to accolades with South Pasadena High volleyball

Robert Adamson adds to accolades with South Pasadena High volleyball

It was almost unfair to the rest of the CIF Southern Section Division III boys’ volleyball teams considering how much talent South Pasadena High had this year, as it swept its way to its first CIF championship.

San Marino's Michelle Floyd, Maranatha's Anjelica Amezquita receive All-CIF honors

San Marino's Michelle Floyd, Maranatha's Anjelica Amezquita receive All-CIF honors

Michelle Floyd and Anjelica Amezquita provided plenty of examples of what they could bring to the table for their respective teams throughout the season.

South Pasadena High alumnus Keaton Leach goes from Tigers to Cubs

South Pasadena High alumnus Keaton Leach goes from Tigers to Cubs

It took three days, but South Pasadena High alumnus Keaton Leach heard the call.

Public school edges out private school boys' volleyball all-stars

PASADENA — While Sunday afternoon’s second annual San Gabriel Valley All-Star Boys’ Volleyball Game at La Salle High had its pleasantries and moments of fraternity, there was a certain edge this time around that perhaps lacked a...

Public school stars earn SGV All-Star Game W with single Yu

Public school stars earn SGV All-Star Game W with single Yu

PASADENA — Part competitive, part good fun, Sunday afternoon’s second annual San Gabriel Valley All-Star Boys’ Volleyball Underclassmen game had a little bit of everything to offer.

Pasadena Poly leads local youth water polo national teams

Pasadena Poly leads local youth water polo national teams

When the Olympic Development Pipeline National Team selections were made recently, the number of local high school athletes and club players to earn a spot was quite impressive.

Maranatha High alumnus Dylan Covey goes from desolation road to draft

Maranatha High alumnus Dylan Covey goes from desolation road to draft

In between doses of disappointment and dishes of pasta, Maranatha High alumnus Dylan Covey received a call three years in the making.

South Pasadena High's Robert Adamson checks off another goal with Rio Hondo League MVP honor

South Pasadena High's Robert Adamson checks off another goal with Rio Hondo League MVP honor

When Robert Adamson first heard he was named the Rio Hondo League Boys’ Volleyball Most Valuable Player, he didn’t have much time or desire to bask in it.

Nelson Wong tenure begins with La Salle High girls' basketball

Nelson Wong tenure begins with La Salle High girls' basketball

PASADENA — After a little over a fourth-month waiting period, the girls’ basketball head coaching vacancy at La Salle High has been filled.

San Gabriel Valley volleyballers to showcase Ability

San Gabriel Valley volleyballers to showcase Ability

For a second straight year, top talent from the area and beyond will convene for the second annual San Gabriel Valley Boys Volleyball All-Star Game at La Salle High on Sunday afternoon.

Flintridge Prep boys' basketball downs Marshall Fundamental in summer action

PASADENA — As with any summer league boys’ basketball game, there were times when both the coaching staffs of the Flintridge Prep and Marshall Fundamental teams would shake their heads in disappointment only to moments later marvel at...

San Marino High softball's Floyd recognized by Rio Hondo League

San Marino High softball's Floyd recognized by Rio Hondo League

A stellar softball career included at least one more accolade for San Marino High senior Michelle Floyd.

Pasadena City College's Omhunique Browne bounces back for big year, named conference AOY

Pasadena City College's Omhunique Browne bounces back for big year, named conference AOY

It was a little more than a year ago that track and field or any type of running was out of the mind of Pasadena City College's Omhunique Browne.

Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia rides through Pasadena

PASADENA- If you were out early Sunday morning and thought you noticed an unusual deluge of cyclists flooding the streets from Pasadena, moving east in packs, you were not wrong. It was the second coming of the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Pasadena...

South Pasadena foursome, Daniel De La Torre wrap up great seasons at state

CLOVIS – Realization was the key term for the Pasadena-area locals who advanced to Saturday’s 95th annual CIF State Track and Field Championships at Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High in Clovis.

San Marino tennis' James Wade puts up valiant showing in CIF Individual Tournament semifinal loss

Perhaps James Wade's start was a bit too good in the CIF Southern Section Boys' Tennis Individual Tournament semifinals Saturday.

South Pasadena High shines at CIF State Track and Field prelims

CLOVIS — It was a near perfect day for the six Pasadena-area athletes who trekked to Friday’s 95th annual CIF State Track and Field Championship preliminaries at Buchanan High in Clovis.

Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia makes a second pass at Pasadena

Perhaps the best indicator of success for any first-year venture is a second year.

San Marino High's James Wade makes career-best run in CIF Tennis Individuals

James Wade had been there, done that, coming into the CIF Southern Section Boys’ Tennis Individual Tournament’s round of 16 Friday. By the end of the day, he went where he never had before – the semifinals.

Poly's DeeDee Logan honored as are Mayfield, Westridge, Flintridge Prep

Poly's DeeDee Logan honored as are Mayfield, Westridge, Flintridge Prep

With the Prep League softball season officially ended a week ago, the time for Prep League postseason awards is now.

San Marino High tennis sees No. 2 doubles continue season

While Derek Chen and Nicholas Splichal entered the CIF Southern Section Boys’ Tennis Individual Tournament as the No. 2 team out of San Marino High, they further proved they aren’t to be taken lightly Thursday.

Amezquita, Maranatha High softball honored by Olympic League

Amezquita, Maranatha High softball honored by Olympic League

A special season included another round of accolades for the Maranatha High softball team.

Stellar San Marino tennis season comes up short of perfect against University

Stellar San Marino tennis season comes up short of perfect against University

CLAREMONT — There just aren’t many frontiers left for the San Marino High boys’ tennis program, which has won 24 CIF Southern Section titles in 32 attempts over seven decades.

La Salle's Daniel De La Torre, South Pasadena foursome headed to state

La Salle's Daniel De La Torre, South Pasadena foursome headed to state

NORWALK — On an evening in which the Pasadena area sent seven track and field entrants to Friday’s CIF Southern Section Masters Meet, those athletes proved, well, masterful.

San Marino High tennis thanks ace James Wade for trip to regional finals

San Marino High tennis thanks ace James Wade for trip to regional finals

CLAREMONT — It couldn't have been written any better for the San Marino High boys’ tennis team or its ace James Wade.

Pasadena Poly baseball falls one run short in CIF quarterfinal

COMMERCE — With Flintridge Prep punching its ticket to the CIF Southern Section Division VI baseball semifinals earlier in the day Friday, Pasadena Poly was looking to be the second Prep League team to earn a spot in the final four.

South Pasadena volleyball's season of success comes to regional close

South Pasadena volleyball's season of success comes to regional close

ANAHEIM – While its season wouldn't continue, the South Pasadena High boys' volleyball team learned just what a special year it put together in its season finale. 

San Marino High boys' tennis leads local contingent

While five local schools sent at least one representative to the opening day of the CIF Southern Section Boys’ Individual Tennis Tournament, only one such group survived to the next round.

Pasadena Poly baseball moves on to CIF quarterfinals

PASADENA - For the last two weeks, every baseball game Pasadena Poly has played has been a sort of elimination game, and it has won each one.

San Marino tennis begins busy week with shutout win over La Jolla Country Day

SAN MARINO – Embarking on arguably the most challenging week of the year, the San Marino High boys’ tennis team made quick work of its first hurdle Tuesday afternoon.

South Pasadena High boys' volleyball takes fifth versus La Jolla

South Pasadena High boys' volleyball takes fifth versus La Jolla

SOUTH PASADENA — Exactly 68 possessions after the South Pasadena High boys’ volleyball team first reached match-point, the Tigers finally closed out.

Pasadena Poly can't slow down Bell-Jeff in softball playoffs

Pasadena Poly can't slow down Bell-Jeff in softball playoffs

BURBANK — In its opening playoff game last week, the Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball team had a relatively easy time earning a nine-run win against Frazier Mountain.

Maranatha High baseball has season end at Citrus Valley's hands again

PASADENA — It was about as bad an inning as can be imagined.

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