Sports Briefs

LCHS wrestling destroys TC

La Cañada boys’ wrestling (1-0) tore Temple City (0-1) a new one last Thursday, beating the Rams 79-0.

The max number of points a team can score in wrestling is 84.

The team was anchored by Chris Bache (152 lbs. division), a first-year wrestler with the team, pinned the four-year Temple City Captain in the second period.

David Miller (215) helped the tally by pinning his opponent 39 seconds into the match, as did Joe Hughes (heavy weight) 46 seconds in.

David Wyatt (125), Stephen Hernandez (140), Bill Platisa (145) and Sean Denney (171) all pinned their opponents.

Boys’ soccer takes first league game

La Cañada (14-2-3) opened its Rio Hondo League season with an impressive defensive performance last Friday, shutting out South Pasadena, 1-0. In the first half Spartan defenders Ryan Upton, Randy Gartside, Diego Ruano, Arshia Zare, Aiden Apel, and goalkeeper Jack Hale repeatedly turned back South Pasadena’s offense.

With three minutes left in the game, a crossing pass by Diego Ruano eluded the South Pasadena goalie and Matt McKenzie knocked in the lone goal. The Spartans continued to press the attack with several near misses but the game ended 1-0.

LCJBSA late reg. due Jan. 24

Late Registration for La Cañada Junior Baseball and Softball is up Jan. 24. Additionally, baseball and softball tryouts will be held on the same day.

For more info, go to the website, www.lacanadasports.net.