Pacific League

ARCADIA - All season long Megan Melnyk and Kayleigh Carrillo had led the Crescenta Valley High girls' track and field team to victory, as the Falcons came into Wednesday's regular season Pacific League dual meet finale undefeated. Crescenta Valley learned it couldn't live only on its stars, as it suffered a loss to league-rival Arcadia on the road after being unable to match the Apaches' depth. The Falcons' boys also saw their hopes of clinching a share of a league title come to an end with a loss to the Apaches.

PASADENA - Looking not only to bounce back from a disheartening loss, but also needing a victory to stay on pace with the Pacific League frontrunners, Crescenta Valley High's baseball team gave the ball to sophomore pitcher Brian Gadsby and the right-hander responded with dominance. Propelled by a Gadsby shutout and buoyed by a four-run fourth inning, the Falcons defeated host Pasadena, 7-0, on Friday afternoon in a key Pacific League tilt. PHOTOS: Crescenta Valley vs. Pasadena baseball “It was a really big game,” said Gadsby, who struck out seven to no walks in seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits.

BURBANK - Last time out for Burroughs High baseball saw the Indians win a three hour marathon against host Crescenta Valley to take over sole position of first place in the Pacific League. But that win would lose most of its splendor if Burroughs failed to take care of business Friday hosting a youthful Glendale squad fresh off its first league win. Against the Nitros, Burroughs did not stumble and came away with a 5-0 victory to remain the last undefeated team in Pacific League play.

LA CRESCENTA - With the Crescenta Valley High boys' and girls' track and field teams both still in the running for Pacific League championships, every meet is vital for the Falcons. Crescenta Valley was determined to keep those hopes alive Thursday in a tri-league contest against Burroughs and Muir. While the Falcons were concerned about the Indians, who possessed some solid athletes, the Mustangs posed little problem because of a depleted squad. PHOTOS: Track & field event at Crescenta Valley High School   As it turned out, the Falcons only had to moderately worry about Burroughs, as they swept both portions of the meet.

BURBANK - In returning to De Bell Golf Club for a Pacific League match Thursday, Paul Park came in with the mindset that he needed a better outing. The Crescenta Valley High boys' golfer shot a disappointing 13-over-par 84 in the first match March 14 at the scenic site. Since then, Park went back to the basics in an attempt to refine his overall game. The extra work paid off Thursday, as Park carded a three-over-par 74 to share medalist accolades in the second league match of the season.

GLENDALE - Cheyenne Steward wasted no time helping the Burroughs High softball team get back on track. Looking to shake off a disappointing effort in Burroughs' previous contest against Crescenta Valley, Steward proved to be up to the task with her bat and arm leading the charge Thursday. Steward hit a first-inning home run and pitched five effective innings to lift visiting Burroughs to a 7-2 Pacific League victory against Glendale. Steward hit a two-run home run to highlight a five-run opening inning.

BURBANK - An early offensive surge buoyed the Crescenta Valley High softball team. Standout center fielder Hannah Cookson did everything possible to make sure the lead wouldn't evaporate. When called upon, Cookson delivered. Cookson made two acrobatic catches and Crescenta Valley used a six-run first inning to record a 7-3 Pacific League road victory against Burroughs on Tuesday at Olive Park. PHOTOS: CV vs. Burroughs girls' softball Crescenta Valley improved to 7-7-1, 2-2 in league.

GLENDALE - Identifying the problem that's hounded the Glendale High boys' volleyball team throughout the season has been easy. Solving it is another matter. For most of the Pacific League portion of the schedule, the Nitros have found themselves on the cusp of winning games. It's toward the end of games when things get dicey for Glendale. The trouble resurfaced again Wednesday afternoon during Glendale's 25-20, 26-24, 25-12 league loss against visiting Arcadia. “We keep finding ourselves in the same spot match after match,” said Glendale Coach Ta'ase Mose, whose team dropped to 6-8, 1-6 in league.

GLENDALE - With less than a month left in the regular season, Crescenta Valley High boys' volleyball Coach John Nelson said he's still trying to get a read on his team. Nelson remained perplexed shortly after Crescenta Valley earned a 25-19, 30-32, 25-22, 25-20 Pacific League road victory against Glendale on Friday. PHOTOS: Crescenta Valley vs. Glendale boys' volleyball "We have a young team, and I'm not sure where we are in the middle of the season," said Nelson, whose team improved to 5-7, 3-3 in league.

It was Cole Currie's ability to provide a bucket seemingly whenever the Crescenta Valley High boys' basketball team needed one that drew the most attention this season. The Falcons guard averaged a team-high 19.6 points in league games en route to guiding Crescenta Valley to second place in the Pacific League. It also helped Currie cement his place as one of the top players in league, as he named the league's co-player of the year with Pasadena High's Andrew Spight. “That's what I was working for all summer and into the fall before the season,” said Currie, who also averaged five assists and 4.5 rebounds a league game, of the award, “but I knew if we didn't accomplish anything as a team we had no chance.