SGV/Whittier Prep Sports Zone: BASKETBALL Roundup, Wednesday, January 18, 2024
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
PALOMARES LEAGUE
Glendora 51, Bonita 48: Addison Martin connected on two 3-point baskets in the fourth period that proved to be the difference in a Tartans win over the visiting Bearcats to take over sole possession of first place in the league standings. Martin finished the night with 15 points. Bonitaās Serenity Henderson paced the offensive attack for Bonita with 17 points.
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
San Dimas 56, Covina 28: Jaelyn Ramos had a double-double for the Saints, 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Olivia Romero had 11 points as the Saints easily dispatched the Colts. In another Valle Vista League game on Wednesday night, Northview defeated Diamond Ranch 60-51.
DEL RIO LEAGUE
Santa Fe 43, El Rancho 42: The Donsā Emily Riker produced a double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds) but it was not good enough as the Chiefs pulled out a thrilling win.
MISSION VALLEY LEAGUE
Gabrielino 38, Marshall 35: The Eagles took a two-game lead over Marshall in the league standings with an exciting win. Gabrielino rallied from a 30-25 deficit entering the fourth quarter. Mia Lim led the way with 16 points.
RIO HONDO LEAGUE
La Canada 53, San Marino 28: Jennifer Musso had another big game for the Spartans as she scored 16 points with 7 rebounds in a home win over the Titans. San Marino was led by Malia Yu with 11 points. In another Rio Hondo League game, South Pasadena defeated Blair, 90-21.
Other Scores
West Covina 37, Charter Oak 27
La Mirada 59, Bellflower 49
Rosemead 43, Mountain View 13
Nogales 64, Workman 25
Pioneer 66, Glenn 11
Claremont 68, Ayala 21
Duarte 56, Sierra Vista 53
Temple City 58, Monrovia 35
BOYS BASKETBALL
PALOMARES LEAGUE
Glendora 71, Bonita 47: The Tartans took control of this game early with a 35-26 halftime lead and pulled away to snatch control of the Palomares League title race with a rout of the visiting Bearcats. Colton Gray led all scorers with 21 points and Elijan Regan pitched in with 15 points. Bonita was led by Colton Perez with 14 points.
RIO HONDO LEAGUE
La Canada 55, San Marino 50: The Spartans maintained their hold on first place in the RHL standings with a narrow home win over the Titans. Jack Reynolds and Josh Proctor each scored a team-high 13 points.
South Pasadena 94, Blair 69: Russ Williams once again showed that he is one top guards in the area as he turned in a sensational effort with 34 points. Derek Peterson also had a big night with 18 points with Jack Madison adding 12 points and Jacob Arias tallied 10 points.
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
San Dimas 56, Covina 48: The Saints jumped out to a 27-11 halftime lead and never looked back in defeating the visiting Colts. Levin Sinclair had a big night with a19 points with Nathan Yearout contributing 11 points.
West Covina 60, Charter Oak 52: Jason Jenkins paced the offensive attack for the Bulldogs with 17 points. Steven Julio added 12 points and Matthew Jimenez chipped in with 10 points.
GATEWAY LEAGUE
La Mirada 78, Downey 41: MJ Smith once again showed that he is having a great league season as topped all scorers with 24 points in their road win over the Vikings. Gene Roebuck added 10 points.
MISSION LEAGUE
Sierra Canyon 65, St. Francis 42: Mazi Mosley scored 16 points for the Golden Knights in their loss to the Trailblazers.
SANTA FE LEAGUE
Cantwell Sacred Heart 70, St. Genevieve 59: Donovan Desha turned in one of the top efforts of the night in the area as he topped the stat sheet with 34 points and 10 rebounds, Kian Hendricks added 15 points.
Bosco Tech 61, Mary Star of the Seas 35: The Tigers took over sole possession of first place in the league standings with a huge win over the Stars. Jaden Erami scored 18 points to lead the way and Ryan Osborne grabbed 14 rebounds.
MONTVIEW LEAGUE
Sierra Vista 56, Duarte 38: Dolan Dease had a double-double (16 points and 13 rebounds) in the Dons win over the Falcons.
OTHER SCORES
La Puente 60, Garey 36
Workman 47, Nogales 42
Mountain View 71, Rosemead 62
Santa Fe 75, El Rancho 47
La Serna 67, California 50
Diamond Ranch 58, Northview 36
Pomina 64, Edgewood 53
Ayala 83, Claremont 68
La Salle 54, Verbum Dei 38
St. Anthony 77, St. Paul 51
Temple City 70, Monrovia 40