In Pasadena’s prestigious Rose City Classic knockout tournament, Star-News No. 1 Pasadena defeated Arroyo Valley 80-52 in the first round while the Tribune No. 1, La Verne Lutheran, ripped Sylmar 94-58. That sets up Wednesday’s quarterfinal showdowns, with a possible dream matchup of Lutheran and PHS looming on Friday.
Wednesday’s quarterfinal games
Corona Roosevelt vs. La Verne Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
Pasadena vs. Leuzinger, 8 p.m.
Friday’s semifinals
Roosevelt-Lutheran winner vs. Pasadena-Leuzinger winner, 8 p.m.

Rose City Bottom half of bracket
Tonight’s first round
Etiwanda vs. Cleveland, 3:30 p.m.
Canyon Springs vs. Chino Hills, 5 p.m.
Washington Prep vs. Cajon, 6:30 p.m.
Price vs. Birmingham, 8 p.m.