The Mustangs entered the matchup riding a three-game winning streak, but the Lancers did enough to hold off Muir and advance to the semifinal round. Muir finished with three runs on six hits and no errors, while Lakewood scored five runs on 10 hits and also played error-free baseball. Senior center fielder, Kahlil Rishwain helped lead the Mustangs at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base. Rishwain continued his strong stretch on the basepaths, recordin

Santa Monica holds off Muir’s late rally and gets the 8-6 win in the second round of CIF-SS Div 5 softball championships at John Muir High School. More photos over on our gallery page —CLICK HERE

South El Monte softball rolled to a 17-1 Mission Valley League win over visiting Mountain View on Monday. The Eagles improved to 12-1 overall and will return to action Wednesday, April 22, when they host Arroyo in another league matchup. Arroyo enters the game at 8-9 after a 13-3 league loss to El Monte. With the loss, Mountain View dropped to 3-12 on the season. The Vikings will look to bounce back Wednesday, April 22, when they host Gabrielino. Gabrielino enters at 7-9 afte

COVINA, Calif. — Athletes from across the region gathered at Covina District Field on April 18 for the 19th Annual San Gabriel Valley Track and Field Championships. With varsity and frosh-soph competitors representing schools throughout the San Gabriel Valley, the packed meet featured a full day of sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays and field events. The afternoon temperatures were warm, but the competition was even hotter as athletes battled for medals, championship pa