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Baseball: Alhambra's Briones nearly perfect in 6-0 win.

By Miguel A. Melendez, Staff Writer ALHAMBRA -- The only thing hotter than the baking sun on Friday afternoon was Alhambra High School's Marco Briones. The sophomore got off to a sizzling start and rode a perfect game into... »

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Baseball 101 with Alhambra's Steve Gewecke ....

As some of you know I graduated from Alhambra (2001) and some of the coaches I've covered in my four-year tenure here at the Star-News also at some point were my teachers, most notably Joe Petralia (former boys basketball coach)... »

Baseball: Alhambra on a roll with Briones, Arroyo.

Alhambra (13-3, 8-1) went with sophomore Marco Briones when the Moors were in a pinch last week against Montebello. Briones pitched out of a jam and recorded a big Almont League victory to all but secure the Moors' eighth consecutive... »

Postponed Games: A logistical nightmare throughout.

The calls for postponement came around noon Wednesday when the rain was coming down the hardest. The fields were flooded and conditions were not safe, prompting a handful of area baseball and softball games to postpone them for Thursday.... »

Baseball Rankings: Temple City still the team to beat.

Temple City still No. 1, but San Marino looking to close in, resumes RHL with big game at Monrovia today. STAR-NEWS RANKINGS Compiled by Miguel A. Melendez 1. Temple City (13-2-1) Solid showing in Las Vegas 2. Arcadia (11-3)... »

Football: NFF to honor Scholar-Athletes on Tuesday.

Each year, the National Football Foundation Chapters throughout the United States, present Scholar-Athletes to high school seniors in their respective areas who have exhibited outstanding football performance, outstanding academic achievement (min 3.0 ... »

Baseballl: Temple City's Copping no-hits Alhambra.

By Miguel A. Melendez, Staff Writer TEMPLE CITY - Calvin Copping was dominant on the mound for the Temple City High School baseball team, so it's not like he needed any help from visiting Alhambra. But the Moors helped... »

Baseball: Tiebreakers put a damper on season-opening weekend; Former San Marino standout Stevie Yortsos in a coma.

By Miguel A. Melendez Staff Writer It was an odd opening to the high school baseball season last week when the area's top two teams in No. 1 La Salle and No. 2 Temple City ended in a 2-2... »

Call or e-mail girls soccer/girls basketball results and visit Scores Blog for immediate updates.

We will post results immediately on the new Prep Scores Results Blog as soon as coaches or representatives from teams call them in. If you look at the Star-News prep sports page, you'll see the blog in the top right... »

2012 Baseball Preview: La Salle has high expectations

From left, Bowdien Derby, Nick Brown, Chris Williams and Noeh Martinez are key players on the La Salle High School baseball team. (Sarah Reingewirtz / Staff Photographer) Note: Softball preview will run a week from today here on the... »

Girls Soccer Pairings: FSHA hits the road in Division 1.

GIRLS SOCCER FRIDAY WEDNESDAY WILD CARD DIVISION 3 Mayfield at Barstow DIVISION 7 Hillchrest Christian at Alhambra Kern Valley at Rosemead Gabrielino at Wildwood FRIDAY FIRST ROUND DIVISION 1 Flintridge Sacred Heart at Capistrano Valley DIVISION 2 Pasa... »

Boys Basketball: Here's your first-round schedule

CIF-SS PLAYOFFS FRIDAY DIVISION 1AA Alhambra at Palmdale DIVISION 2AA Thousand Oaks at Keppel WEDNESDAY DIVISION 3AAA Magnolia at Pasadena DIVISION 3AA Rosemead at Torrance La Canada bye Los Altos at Gabrielino Yorba Linda at Temple City DIVISION 3A... »

Boys Basketball: Keppel's Matt Low scores 30 points as the Aztecs nail 12 3-pointers to beat rival Alhambra, 62-49, on Friday night.

By Miguel A. Melendez Staff Writer ALHAMBRA -- The forecast may have indicated clear skies on Friday night, but it was raining 3s inside Alhambra High School's gym. Keppel's Matt Low hit five 3-pointers en route to a game-high... »

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The 2011 Pasadena Star-News All-Area Football Team

PASADENA STAR-NEWS TOP HONOREES Coach Jude Oliva QB Andy Guerrero WR Alex Villalobos DT Ellis McCarthy Player of the Year: Andy Guerrero, San Gabriel, Sr. Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Villalobos, San Gabriel, Sr. Defensive Player of the... »

Football: Alex Villalobos earns Almont's top honor.

ALL-ALMONT LEAGUE TEAMS FOOTBALL MVP -- Alex Villalobos, San Gabriel Offensive MVP -- Andy Guerrero, San Gabriel Defensive MVP -- Nathan Quinones, Alhambra Lineman of the year -- Carlos Purser, San Gabriel Coach of the Year -- Jude Olvia,... »

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