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Nationals nip Gangi to force if-necessary final
GLENDALE — The Burbank Nationals major baseball team won all 19 of its games during the regular season. So when coach Thomas Magoon's squad lost its opening-round contest of the Tri-Cities Tournament, it still believed it could win six straight...
Burbank Cardinals down Montrose Travel for minor baseball title
GLENDALE — Led by Jorge Gutierrez on the mound and complemented well by a potent offense, the Burbank Cardinals were able to win the District 16 Minor Tournament of Champions title in convincing fashion over Foothill Montrose Travel on...
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 Cañada High boys' basketball enjoys chemistry advantage in win over Bellarmine-Jefferson
BURBANK — For most teams, summer league basketball is about learning to play together. Some have more work to do than others and that was visible when the La Cañada High and Bellarmine-Jefferson boys’ squads met in a contest...
Burbank High baseball turns back La Cañada
BURBANK — After winning their respective league championships in the spring, the Burbank High and La Cañada baseball teams have similar plans for the summer.
Local all-stars contribute to East victory
VAN NUYS — While the area sent only four players to Tuesday afternoon’s eighth annual San Fernando Valley All-Star Softball Game, the local quartet certainly made an impact.
McKinnon brothers to compete in international tourney in Israel
Burbank — Brothers Ian and Sam McKinnon are used to a little friendly competition.
Burbank Cardinals run past Tujunga
To explain his team's success this season, Burbank Cardinals Coach Ben Estrada uses one word: Focus.
Burroughs' Daniel Jacobs earns All-CIF volleyball honor
BURBANK — Daniel Jacobs cemented himself as one of the most successful players in Burroughs High boys' volleyball history.
Bell-Jeff softball's Monique Landini named CIF MVP
BURBANK — Monique Landini was focused on one thing this season: Helping her Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball team capture the CIF Southern Section Division VI championship.
Crescenta Valley Augusta finally breaks through to defeat Burbank Cubs in junior baseball
GLENDALE — For three innings of their Tri-Cities District 16 Junior Baseball game Thursday, the Burbank Cubs and Crescenta Valley Augusta couldn’t account for any runs.
Burbank baseball still in learning mode
BURBANK — The Burbank High baseball program was definitely headed in the right direction when it captured its first league championship in 22 years this past season.
Losing battle with kids and electronics
It is a seemingly endless battle that I have to continually wage with my two children. And it's a battle I'm not winning.
Monique Landini of Bell-Jeff named league MVP in softball
There was no doubt that the Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball team was the class of the Santa Cruz League this past season.
UFC's Dan Henderson makes a stop in Burbank
BURBANK — With a cinder block for a right hand, a laundry list of memorable victories, an easy grin and an honest, down-to-earth personality, Dan Henderson has built a lofty fan base in mixed martial arts and a legendary resume.
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...
Lonnie Kauppila has productive baseball season for Stanford
Keeping tabs on local athletes playing in college.
Football teams use spring as measuring stick
Spring football is all about filling spots, assessing talent and beginning to build the makings of a team.
Bell-Jeff softball hoping to win title on third try
Most of the Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball players don't have fond memories of Deanna Manning Stadium.
Bell-Jeff's Monique Landini is steady softball force
Monique Landini paced around the softball diamond clutching her right hand, wishing the pain would go away.
Burbank softball's Caitlyn Brooks earns top Pacific League award
It's been a pretty successful year in the Brooks household as far as sports are concerned.
Jared Papazian taking time to refine MMA game
BURBANK — Jared Papazian's road back to the Ultimate Fighting Championship took a significant detour.
Burroughs volleyball's Jacobs shares Pacific League MVP honor
Burroughs High boys' volleyball player Daniel Jacobs and Stephen Zetterberg of rival Claremont have been dominant players the last two seasons in the Pacific League.
Four Angelenos, a Vaquero, former Falcon selected in final day of MLB draft
Things finally got moving for a handful of baseball players with local ties on the final day of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on Saturday.
10 honored with All-Pacific League baseball accolades
Up until the final games of the season, there was a four-way battle for the Pacific League baseball championship this season.
Bell-Jeff softball has to fight to win CIF quarterfinal
BURBANK — The Bellarmine-Jefferson High softball team moved through the first two rounds of the CIF Southern Section Division VI playoffs with relative ease.
Burroughs tennis no-show mars CIF tennis individuals
There was some controversy involving one the local boys' tennis entries in Thursday's CIF Southern Section Individual Tournament at the University of Redlands.
Bulldogs lose 'tough one' in softball playoffs
BURBANK — In command with a huge lead entering the seventh inning, things appeared in order for the Burbank High softball team to extend its season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Okimoto helps lift Burbank baseball to playoff win
BURBANK — Chris Okimoto understands the role of being the No. 9 hitter in a fluid lineup.
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