Spartans Girls Volleyball Ranked No. 4 to Begin Season

La Cañada went 30-4 last year advanced to quarterfinals.

Q&A with St. Francis LB Ryan McAleenan

McAleenan has drawn interest from UC Davis as well as a few Ivy League schools

Football: Expectations High at St. Francis

Golden Knights return heavy star-power from last year's 6-5 squad.

LCF Man Crisscrosses Country on a Bicycle

A long-time resident loves to do two-wheeled, solo treks throughout the nation.

Two Minutes with LCHS Football coach Dan Yoder (video)

Yoder discusses season outlook after first day of practice.

Hell Week Underway at La Cañada

Two-a-day practices began Monday at LCHS.

Champions: La Cañada Wildfire Win Western Nationals

LC squad goes 7-0 to win ASA Softball Girls "B" 16-Under Fast Pitch Western Nationals in Prescott, Ariz.

Q&A with St. Francis Football Coach Jim Bonds

Bonds on quarterback Jared Lebowitz: he’s a very intelligent kid and he’s really picked up the offense surprisingly quickly.

La Cañada 9U Mustangs See Season End in Pony Zone Tournament

The Mustangs won two tournaments this summer.

St. Francis' David Olmedo-Barrera Commits to Cal State Fullerton

Coach Brian Esquival said Cal State Fullerton was right fit for the Golden Knights' star shortstop.

La Cañada Mustang-9 Tournament Team Advances to Pony Zone Tournament

Tournament featuring top eight squads from the western U.S. begins July 28 in Walnut.

St. Francis Checks in at No. 3 in Star-News' Preseason Football Top 10

Four SGV Patch teams included in rankings sneak preview.

St. Francis, La Cañada, Flintrige Prep Football Schedules

St. Francis opens up 2011 season at Arcadia on Sept. 9, while La Cañada faces Alhambra and Flintridge Prep visits Bellarmine-Jefferson on Sept. 3.

28th Annual Golf Classic a Success for Local Foundations

Together the Desi Geestman Foundation and the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group raise more than $15,500 in charity golf event.

Golden Knights Fall to Villa Park in Second Round Competition (Photo)

St. Francis' hopes dashed during second round of passing tournament.

St. Francis Stumbles in Day 2 of Claremont Passing Tournament

Golden Knights fall to Villa Park in second round competition.

St. Francis Advances in Claremont Passing Tournament

Golden Knights resume action Saturday at 10 a.m.

Position Battles the Storyline for Spartan Offense

As dead period looms, top running back and quarterback spots are still up for grabs.

La Cañada Football In Action Aganist Pasadena Poly, Van Nuys and Chatsworth

Spartans compete in passing round robin Wednesday at La Cañada High School.

Golden Knights Fall in Semis at LA Valley College

St. Francis goes 3-2 for the day with both losses against St. Bonaventure.

Prep Football: St. Francis and La Cañada Air It Out (Photo Gallery)

Golden Knights and Spartans compete in 7-on-7 Wednesday at La Cañada High School.

Prep Football: La Cañada Playing Catch Up

Spartans opt out of most summer passing league tournaments.

Prep Football: Golden Knights Looking to Shine

St. Francis to air it out with transfer quaterback Jared Lebowitz under center.

Boys Basketball: La Cañada Looks to Remains Tough With New Team

Spartans must replaces all five starters from last year's championship team.

Girls Hoops: Rebels Doing Work In Summer League

Flintridge Prep went 8-16 last year.

Lauren O'Leary, KC Mathews Headline All-CIF Squads

O'Leary takes Division 5 Player of the Year honors, while Mathews is named Coach of the Year.

St. Francis Knights Shine at Valley All Star Game

Patch sat down with players from the All Star game for a Q & A about how it feels to be the best in the San Gabriel Valley.

WInner in the Water: Anthony Khalil

The fifth-grader was a star for this special needs swim team at a recent event.

Ex-Flintridge Prep Great Brett Kanda Working Way Up Golf World

Kanda finished 10th in last week's US Open Qualifier in Glendale

Underclassman All-Star Game Features Plenty of Local Talent

Fourth annual KG Sports Training Foundation Underclassman All-Star Game pits San Fernando Valley vs. San Gabriel Valley on Saturday afternoon.

Photo Gallery: Public Schools Take All-Star Game

La Canada's Anna Edwards and Lauren O'Leary shine Thursday.

Key St. Francis Football Dates This Summer

St. Francis kicks off summer football session with 7-on-7 date against Muir on June 21.

Ex-St. Francis Star Selected By Chicago White Sox in MLB Draft

Chicago takes USC's Joe De Pinto in the 21st round Tuesday.

Photo Gallery: Spartans Shut Out Cougars in CIF Finals

Lauren O'Leary lead Spartans to 1-0 win over Beaumont for CIF-SS Div. 5 championship.

Five Seniors End High School Careers As Champs

Class of 2011 established winning mindset at La Cañada.

Crowning Achievement: Spartans Top Cougars for CIF Title

Anna Edwards and Lauren O'Leary lead Spartans to 1-0 win over Beaumont for CIF-SS Div. 5 championship.

Softball: Title Berth Four Years in the Making for Spartans

La Cañada's run of success coincided with a first-year coach and a crop of hungry freshmen.

Softball: Spartans To Play For Title on Friday at 5:15 p.m.

La Canada takes on Beaumont for CIF-SS Division 5 championship Friday in Irvine.

Softball: Spartans Headed to CIF-SS Division 5 Finals

La Cañada High School beats South El Monte 6-2, and treks to Irvine for the first time since 1995.

Softball: Spartans A Step Away From Title Berth

La Canada hosts South El Monte at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in Division 5 semifinals.