Crescenta Valley

BURBANK - For a number of years prior to 2010, the Arcadia High boys' volleyball team was a nemesis for the Crescenta Valley squad. For the past three years, however, Burroughs has replaced Arcadia as the Falcons' top adversary in the Pacific League. The Indians, who have won or shared each of the past three league titles, have been a tough match for the Falcons, just like the Apaches were for more than a decade when Arcadia captured one championship after another. Burroughs was too much for the Falcons on Wednesday, as the Indians stormed to a 25-16, 25-21, 25-15 victory at home in the first meeting between the teams.

Robert Cartwright, Junior, Guard, Flintridge Prep Led Rebels to Prep League title and trip to CIF Southern Section Division V-AA semifinals and appearance in CIF State Division V playoffs. League's player of the year averaged 18.9 points, 4.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.8 steals per contest. Vance Jackson, Freshman, Forward, La Salle Averaged 19.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game for playoff-bound Lancers. Expected to be a main scoring threat again next season for improving Lancers.

BURBANK - After making some adjustments to his swing, Andy Chung could see considerable improvement. The senior Burbank High boys' golfer made some alterations recently, which included following completely through on his swing. The results paid dividends. PHOTOS: Pacific League boys' golf at De Bell Golf Club Chung shot an eight-over-par 79 on Thursday to lead Burbank to a second-place finish in the first Pacific League match of the season at De Bell Golf Club. “My tempo and swing were in sync right away,” Chung said.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL Burroughs 62, Crescenta Valley 16 : The Indians remained undefeated and in first place in the Pacific League win a win Friday at home. Aysia Shellmire had 26 points, Sidney Ortega added 10 and Davina Del Castillo had 11 rebounds for Burroughs (15-2, 4-0 in league). Burbank 58, Crescenta Valley 30 : The Bulldogs coasted to a Pacific League win with a blowout victory on Wednesday. Burroughs 61 Pasadena 36 : Aysia Shellmire had 29 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks Wednesday to help pace the Indians to an easy Pacific League win. Davina Del Castillo had 15 rebounds and Jakarra Waddell had seven rebounds for Burroughs.

Though the disappointment from not reaching the CIF State Tournament might still linger, Jocelyn Chia won't let it detract from her overall body of work this season. If anything, missing out on state might make the standout Crescenta Valley High girls' golfer wiser and hungrier entering next season. There are still a few goals to aim for while improving her overall game while trying to clear the final obstacle. "It's a shame I couldn't make it to state because that's the ultimate goal, but I'm moving forward," said Chia, a junior.

BURBANK - The Glendale High girls' volleyball team was trying to stay in playoff contention for the fourth and final spot when it faced off against Burbank on Thursday in a Pacific League contest. The Bulldogs had a loftier goal. A win would keep them in first place in league and put them in position to capture the program's first league championship in 37 years with one match remaining. Although the Nitros played well in spots, they allowed Burbank to embark on some substantial runs, forcing them to battle back throughout the contest.

BURBANK - Ahead late, the Burbank High football team could afford to trade touchdowns with Crescenta Valley in the second half of Friday night's Pacific League game and the Bulldogs certainly gave as good as they got, and then some, in their 38-21 win at Memorial Field. “We didn't dwell on what they did,” Burbank Coach Hector Valencia said. “We just said, 'OK we've got to take care of our business now and it showed.' They definitely pounded the ball on us, but we were bending and didn't break too much.” James Williams' 59-yard touchdown run, which capped off a 168-yard rushing night for the sophomore back, gave Burbank (5-2, 4-0 in league)

BURROUGHS VS. MUIR •WHEN : 7 p.m. Friday. •WHERE : Muir High. •RECORDS : The Indians are 2-4, 2-1 in the Pacific League; the Mustangs are 3-3, 3-0. •LAST WEEK : Burroughs defeated Crescenta Valley, 20-16; Muir defeated Glendale, 37-0. •OUTLOOK : The Indians were able to come through with a win last week to keep their hopes of winning a fourth straight league championship alive. However, Burroughs might be facing the toughest league opponent this season in Muir.

BURBANK - With its unforgiving barrancas and challenging layout, there were girls' golfers who didn't particularly enjoy playing at De Bell Golf Club Thursday, the site of the 12th annual Magnolia Park Optimist Club Girls' High School Invitational. Included in that group were Crescenta Valley High's Jocelyn Chia and Burbank's Irene Maemura, although it is her team's home course. However, there were also players who enjoyed the challenges that De Bell presented, including Burroughs' Stephanie Adachi and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's Katelyn Reynolds.

LA CRESCENTA - For the first two games of their Pacific League match Tuesday afternoon, the Burbank High and Crescenta Valley girls' volleyball teams went toe to toe. The squads exchanged holding the lead on several occasions and neither could mount more than a five-point lead in either game. However, in the third, the Falcons seemed to waver and the Bulldogs were ready to attack. Despite a spirited effort by Crescenta Valley, it wasn't able to topple the league-leading Bulldogs, falling in three games on its home court, 27-25, 25-21, 25-19.