Moors run off with titles again in track, Maranatha earns first league title in golf
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Rams pitcher has contributed both on the mound and at the plate.

Above: Temple City High School pitcher Brian Dearth. (SGVN/Staff Photo Keith Birmingham/SXSports)
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Apaches impress despite 1-0 loss to Burbank, the No. 3 team in the CIF-SS Division III rankings

Above: Arcadia pitcher Patricia Stark, right, and catcher Caitlin Grimes. (Staff photo Keith Birmingham)
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Ryan Maddox, an assistant head coach/defensive coordinator at West Covina High School the past three years, has been selected as new head football coach at Monrovia.

Left: New Monrovia head football coach Ryan Maddox.

Question: What are your thoughts on this hire?
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Key battles highlight softball schedules

Arcadia hosts Burbank Thursday hoping to jump into a tie for second in the Pacific League. The Apaches lost the first meeting to the Bulldogs 12-1.

In the Rio Hondo League, the much-anticipated game for sole possession of first place Friday between Temple City and La Canada has turned into one team trying to catch the other after the Spartans fell to San Marino 7-5 Wednesday. La Canada will definitely remember the Titans, but can still make its mark in the league title race with a victory. Both teams enter the game with a win in the three-game series. Friday’s tilt will decide the tiebreaker.
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Senior Brian Dearth strikes out 12 to lift Temple City to 1-0 victory.

Above: Temple City pitcher Brian Dearth against Monrovia (Correspondent photo Larry Goren)

My thoughts: This was another great pitching matchup between Dearth and Richard Kilbury. It was the type of game you wish there wasn’t a losing team.
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Two Star-News Coaches of the Year announced their resignation as Blair High School football coach Tip Sanders and girls basketball coach David Jensen have announced they are moving on.

Above: Lavell (Tip Sanders)

Above: Former Blair girls basketball coach David Jensen, right, at the Tribune/Star-News All-Star Basketball Classic. (Staff photo Keith Birmingham)
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Pasadena Poly swimmer to compete in Olympic Trials backstroke races June 29-July 6 in Omaha, Neb.

Above: Pasadena Poly swimmer Andrew Saeta. (Staff Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz)

My thoughts: This kid reminded me of a human windmill last year at the CIF and Masters meets. He’s fast, talented and has an incredible wingspan. There is nothing but upside for Saeta, and he has a chance to do something special.
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After Alhambra, who are the best teams in the area this week? Also, since they lost since the rankings, should the Moors drop from the top next week?
Lots of Rio Hondo League presence in the CIF polls this week.

Above: San Marino’s Nick Wilson. (SGVN/Staff Photo Keith Birmingham/SXSports)

STAR-NEWS RANKINGS
Records before Tuesday
BASEBALL
1. Alhambra (18-1)
School-record win streak at 17
2. Monrovia (12-5)
Wildcats have won three straight
3. San Marino (12-3-1)
Two of three losses to Monrovia
4. St. Francis (12-10)
Banged up and fading fast
5. Temple City (13-6)
Tough loss to San Marino
6. Gabrielino (14-5)
Won seven straight and 13 of 14
7. Pasadena Poly (14-3)
Winner of 12 consecutive
8. La Salle (12-8)
Solid out of league play
9. Arcadia (10-9)
Tripped up by La Salle
10. La Caada (10-5)
Spartans on four-game win streak
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There were no reports from Division V or VI, which means the CIF polls are the same. Why don’t the reps from each division post each week? Is it low on the priority list?

Big game this week in the Rio Hondo League with La Canada visiting Temple City Friday.

STAR-NEWS RANKINGS
Records before Tuesday
1. Alverno (17-3)
14 consecutive wins, 11 by shutout
2. Temple City (13-4-1)
2-1 in Charter Oak Tournament
3. La Caada (10-4)
Beat South Pasadena again
4. Keppel (12-3)
Tough 3-2 loss at Montebello
5. Flintridge Sacred Heart (7-7)
Won once in past six games
6. South Pasadena (10-10)
Doubleheader sweep of La Salle
7. Arcadia (8-6)
Showdown for second on Thursday
8. Flintridge Prep (10-3)
Five consecutive victories
9. Gabrielino (8-5)
Lost hold on MVL lead
10. Mayfield (9-6-1)
Big win over Pasadena Poly
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