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One Year Ago: Knights Victorious in Battle with Spartans

In our continuing “One Year Ago” series we bring you Week 2 action from last year. Arroyo, after a Zero Week loss, picked up its second straight win with a big victory over Schurr. The game was played on September 6, 2019. Duane Barker was on hand to cover it.

One Year Ago: Apaches Routed In 2019 Opener

Okay one more from Week One of last year. Arcadia was coming off a CIF Championship appearance the year before but was completely overmatched in the 2019 opener against Valencia. The Apaches went on to finish the season 4-6 overall and missed the playoffs. Duane Barker covered the game played August 30, 2019.

Galaxy Fall 2-1 To Toronto In Preseason Match

(Carson) The LA Galaxy hosted Toronto in a preseason match Saturday afternoon and came up short in a 2-1 loss. The Galaxy goal came when Cristian Pavon curled one into the upper corner. The Galaxy also had to play the last 22 miniutes of the the first half and the entire second half a man […]

Lancers Reign In the Mission

By Duane Barker (La Puente) The Bishop Amat Lancers hosted the Loyola Cubs Friday under the lights at Bishop Amat High School and with NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez looking on, hammered their guests to the tune of 38-10 in front of a boisterous Amat crowd.

Mid Valley Scoreboard: Week 7

High school football scores from around the Mid Valley area.

Mid Valley Scoreboard: Week 5

High school football scores from around the Mid Valley area.

Wildcat Air Attack Takes Down the Knights

By Duane Barker (Monrovia) The Monrovia Wildcats got a four touchdown performance from Nick Hernandez to get the victory over the visiting Arroyo Knights 33-7 Friday night on the campus of Monrovia High School.

Trojans In An Upset Over Utes

By Duane Barker (Los Angeles) Former Glendora Tartan Matt Fink came on early to replace the banged up Kedon Slovis and led USC to a 30-23 over #10 Utah at the United Airlines Coliseum Friday night.

Lancers Get Physical With Titans

By Duane Barker (Whittier) On a warm mid September evening Chandler McCaffer scored four times to lead the La Serna Lancers past the Colony Titans 32-19 Friday night at Whittier College.

Tartans Open 2019 with “W” At Damien

By Duane Barker (La Verne) Jacob Gonzalez accounted for all three Tartan scores, two through the air and one on the ground in the Tartans 24-7 season opening victory over the Damien Spartans Friday night at Dick Larson Stadium on the campus of Damien High School.