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Spartans and Eagles Scrimmage In Prep For 2017
(South El Monte) The South El Monte Eagles hosted the Schurr Spartans Thursday afternoon for a scrimmage in preparation for the 2017 football season. The two teams took turns working on both sides of the ball and the scrimmage terminated with a 15 minute running clock quarter. Here are a few sights from the scrimmage.
Chargers and Rams Hold Joint Practice at StubHub
(Carson, CA) The Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams held a joint practice Saturday at the StubHub Center in Carson. Before an estimated crowd of about 7,000, both teams continued their work on executing every facet of the game.
Fanview: August 1, 2017
By Joe Torosian “Now go get your shine box!”—Billy Batts Relax, take it easy! Right off the Top: I was working at a camp last week, and the speaker was talking about the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt, and I began to wonder…what if Pharoah was Pharoah of the SGV and a huge football […]
Chargers Open LA Camp
(Costa Mesa) The LA Chargers opened training camp Sunday afternoon at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa.
Fanview: July 12, 2017
By Joe Torosian “Why can’t you tell her to talk to us? We’re the ones doing all the blocking.”—Pineapple Bartholomew, LT, West El Monte Poly Kick it! Right off the Top: I want to write a book about offensive linemen.
One Blood Mt. View
A few images from Saturday’s One Blood Tournament at Mt. View High School. Crescenta Valley beat Northview by a touchdown to win the Tournament. Bell Gardens beat Cantwell in the Consolation bracket. Crescenta Valley also won the lineman (weightlifting) competition.
DeHaan Steps Down at Maranatha
“I’m incredibly thankful for all of the people I’ve been blessed to serve with at Maranatha these past eleven years.”–Brian DeHaan After eleven years, and ten years as Athletic Director, Brian DeHaan has stepped down at Maranatha.
“The Suave One” Goes to San Marino
Temple City alum, longtime assistant football coach, Matt Lopez (AKA: The Suave One) has returned to the San Gabriel Valley and the Rio Hondo League by joining the staff at San Marino High School.