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Vikings Battle Valiantly in Loss

Written by dbarker on September 12, 2014 — Leave a Comment

by Andy Villanueva (Manhattan Beach) – After spotting Mira Costa an early 21-point lead midway through the first quarter, Downey battled to close the gap to three points before the Mustangs delivered the final blows in a 48-31 victory. 

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Game Night Mid Valley Division: Week Two

Written by dbarker on September 10, 2014 — Leave a Comment

By Duane Barker All games begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise indicated

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Top Ten: Mid Valley Division

Written by dbarker on September 7, 2014 — Leave a Comment

The top six fared well and retained their positions in the poll. The changes come in the bottom four where one team once thought to be a possible contender in the Mid Valley has had a couple of dismal performances and gets bumped. Two new names have made it into the mix via solid performances […]

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Lancers Get By Bulldogs In Overtime

Written by dbarker on September 5, 2014 — Leave a Comment

By Duane Barker (Pasadena) The La Salle Lancer cruised down Sierra Madre Avenue and on to the campus of Pasadena High School for an early season battle with the Bulldogs. It took overtime but the Lancers prevailed Friday night 28-21.

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APU Audibles

Written by dbarker on September 5, 2014 — Leave a Comment

(Some quotes from Thursday night’s win over Grand Valley)

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Game Night Mid Valley Division: Week One

Written by dbarker on September 4, 2014 — Leave a Comment

By Duane Barker All games begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise indicated

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Fanview: September 2, 2014

Written by dbarker on September 2, 2014 — Leave a Comment

“When nothing is owed or deserved or expected And your life doesn’t change by the man that’s elected If you’re loved by someone, you’re never rejected Decide what to be and go be it” —Avett Brothers Kick it!

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Top Ten: Mid Valley Division

Written by dbarker on August 31, 2014 — Leave a Comment

First poll of the year: Sierra Canyon looks like they are on the road to get back to where they were in 2011 when they won the division and state titles. Two of the other top contenders in San Dimas and Paraclete both stumbled out of the gate against strong opponents. Azusa and Bell Gardens […]

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Warriors Demolish Dons

Written by dbarker on August 28, 2014 — Leave a Comment

By Duane Barker (La Puente) The La Puente Warriors scored early, often and completely dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage in a 55-0 rout of the Sierra Vista Dons.

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Game Night Mid Valley Division: Week Zero

Written by dbarker on August 27, 2014 — Leave a Comment

By Duane Barker All games begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise indicated.

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