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Brooks, Hooper lift Burbank to playoff softball victory
A two-run lead was nice to have, but not comfortable enough for Katie Hooper and her teammates on the Burbank High softball team.
Bell-Jeff softball team stops Frazier Mountain in playoffs
BURBANK — Having proven to be one of the elite teams in CIF Southern Section Division VII over the last several seasons, the Bellarmine-Jefferson softball team is looking to put its mark on Division VI.
Mistakes cost Providence softball in playoff loss
LYNWOOD — Providence High softball Coach Joel Curtis told his players they would have to cut down on their mistakes if they were to win their CIF Southern Section Division VII first-round game Thursday against host Firebaugh.
Burroughs baseball hits in bunches for wild-card win
BURBANK — Four of its hitters had two hits each.
Okimoto helps lift Burbank baseball to playoff win
BURBANK — Chris Okimoto understands the role of being the No. 9 hitter in a fluid lineup.
Four local softball teams ready for CIF playoffs
The Burbank High and Bellarmine-Jefferson softball programs enter the CIF Southern Section playoffs with their share of momentum.
Burroughs, Burbank baseball teams in Tuesday wild-card games at home
Just two of the city's four high school baseball teams qualified for the CIF Southern Section playoffs, and both of them open the playoffs with wild-card games.
Burbank baseball team claims first league title in 22 years
BURBANK — A jubilant group of Burbank High baseball team met pitcher Ricky Perez on the mound shortly after he recorded a strikeout that secured a 4-1 victory against rival Burroughs on Friday.
Burbank softball is perfect in league
BURBANK — Having wrapped up the Pacific League championship last week, the Burbank High softball team could have afforded a loss in its season finale Thursday.
Providence volleyball stopped in second round of playoffs
BURBANK — The Providence boys' volleyball team had a commendable, and perhaps, unpredictably superb season conclude in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division V playoffs Thursday evening.
Burroughs loses playoff volleyball match in four games
The Burroughs High boys' volleyball team was poised for a lengthy run in the CIF Southern Section playoffs this season.
Early playoff exit for Burroughs tennis team
BURBANK — Making the jump to CIF Southern Section Division I and playing against tougher competition might have had something to do with the Burroughs High boys' tennis team's struggles during its first-round home match Wednesday.
With league title secured, Bell-Jeff softball rolls to easy win
BURBANK — With a Santa Cruz League title wrapped up and senior day on the calendar, Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball Coach Florencio Galindo decided to turn to senior Karina Hernandez as his starting pitcher again St. Genevieve on Tuesday.
Providence volleyball team wins CIF opener in four
BURBANK — After wrapping up their CIF Southern Section Division V first-round playoff match, the members of the Providence High boys' volleyball team noticed some pluses and minuses.
Burroughs tennis starts playoffs in tough Division I
The previous two seasons, the Burroughs High boys' tennis team was able to play its way to two straight appearances in the CIF Southern Section Division II semifinals.
Burroughs, Burbank golf teams struggle in CIF
It was a struggle for the Burroughs High and Burbank boys' golf teams Monday in the first round of CIF Southern Section play.
Glendale college men's golfer Jin Park set for Southern California Regionals
Jin Park certainly isn't a stranger to the playoff stage.
Burbank, Burroughs track teams produce six titlists at Pacific League finale
ARCADIA — Winning and advancing were the two most important elements for the Burbank and Burroughs high track and field programs at Friday evening's Pacific League Finals at Arcadia's Salter Stadium.
Burbank-trained Jared Papazian falters at Valley Invasion 3
Clamoring for the toughest competition he could find in his hopeful journey back into the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jared “The Jackhammer” Papazian found a worthy foe in Brandon “The No. 1 Contender” Bender.
Burbank baseball uses big inning to down Arcadia
The Burbank High baseball team showed it can be explosive on offense in a Pacific League game Friday night against visiting Arcadia.
Burbank High softball team notches outright league title
ARCADIA — The last time the Burbank High softball team was able to capture a league championship was in 1987, when the Bulldogs had a premier starting pitcher in All-American Debby Day.
Bell-Jeff names Fauria new football coach, athletic director
The Bellarmine-Jefferson High administration was looking for a new football coach and athletic director with expertise, experience and a vision to help build the school's sports programs.
Providence softball loses first-place battle
BURBANK — It was a battle of the Liberty League's top two teams, as well as the two most potent offenses in the league, when the Providence High softball team took on Faith Baptist on Thursday.
Crescenta Valley baseball creates four-way tie for first with win over Burbank
GLENDALE — To have a realistic chance to win the Pacific League championship, the Crescenta Valley High baseball team had to defeat Burbank on Tuesday at Stengel Field.
Burroughs volleyball fights back to claim share of title
CLAREMONT — The Burroughs High boys' volleyball team made a tough situation inherently more difficult Tuesday evening against Claremont.
Burroughs, Burbank well represented in league tennis semifinals
PASADENA — Burroughs and Burbank highs will be represented in the Pacific League semifinals in boys' tennis.
Burroughs volleyball has too much firepower for CV
LA CRESCENTA — The Burroughs High boys' volleyball team had a definite motivating factor in its Pacific League match Thursday evening against host Crescenta Valley.
Burroughs baseball halts skid against Pasadena
BURBANK — In the midst of a two-game skid, the Burroughs High baseball team likely couldn't afford another loss if it hoped to stay in the thick of things among the Pacific League frontrunners.
DeBell Golf Club gets another reprieve
Nearly two years after the Burbank City Council bailed out the cash-strapped DeBell Golf Club to the tune of $2 million, the club's financial health remains in limbo, leaving it unable to afford the loan payments that were slated to start next...
Burroughs tennis rolls to league championship
BURBANK — Garrett Auproux watched intently Tuesday as his Burroughs High boys' tennis team took on Arcadia with the outright Pacific League championship on the line.
Burroughs falls in extra innings to Arcadia in baseball
ARCADIA — It took four extra innings to decide the victor in a key Pacific League baseball showdown between Burroughs High and host Arcadia on Tuesday.
Providence volleyball fends off Bell-Jeff
With just one win to account for this season for the Bellarmine-Jefferson High boys' volleyball team, the Providence players might have thought they were in for a quick and easy time when the teams met.
Glendale High golfer Russell Caletena shines at Santa Anita Golf Course
ARCADIA — Though the Glendale High boys' golf team doesn't have enough players to field a complete lineup, it hasn't deterred Russell Caletena from showing he may be a key building block for the program's future.
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Sports Photography
Photo Gallery: Burbank High softball advances in playoffs by beating El Rancho High |
Burbank High's Katie Hooper blasted a three-home home run over the left-field fence in the bottom of the sixth inning. Sophomore pitcher Caitlyn Brooks shut down the Dons in the seventh inning with her 13th, 14th and 15th strikeouts, giving the Bulldogs a 7-2 victory at McCambridge Park.
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