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Spartans Fall Short To Cougars

By Duane Barker (La Verne, CA) – On a warm October evening with the winner grabbing a stranglehold on the Baseline League title, the Damien Spartans and the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars battled for the full 48 minutes and the difference in the 36-35 score? The Spartans went for two and Isaiah Arriaza’s pass was intercepted […]

Lancers No Match for Spartans

By Duane Barker (Montebello, CA) The Schurr Spartans hosted the Bell Gardens Lancers in an Almont League matchup Friday night at Ken Davis Field on the campus of Schurr High School. The Spartans scored early and often en route to a 49-7 victory.

Conquerors Lose Defensive Battle

(Hacienda Heights, CA) The Los Altos Conquerors hosted the Marina Vikings Friday night for Homecoming at Dave Despain Athletic Field and lost a defensive battle 7-6 to the dismay of the Conqueror faithful.

Revenge Is Sweet for Damien

(La Verne, CA) The Damien Spartans had to wait 12-months to try and get some payback for last year’s 7-0 loss to the La Serna Lancers. Oh, what a difference the year made as the Spartans rolled to a 35-21 victory over the Lancers at home on Friday night.

Vikings Win Clash with Swordsmen

(Downey, CA) The Downey Vikings took on the St Paul Swordsmen Friday night at Allen Layne Stadium on the Campus of Downey High School and managed a 17-7 victory over a near sellout homecoming crowd.

Oilers Too Slick for the Dons

By Duane Barker (Montebello) The El Rancho Dons traveled north Friday night to the not so friendly confines of Montebello High School and were treated to a 38-14 drubbing in what was mostly a one-sided game.

USC v. Nevada…A Few More Shots

Here are a few more pictures from USC’s win over Nevada on Saturday.

Warren More Than La Serna Can Bear

By Duane Barker (Whittier, CA) The La Serna Lancers played host Friday night to the Warren Bears and like most Bears would be, they were not a nice house guest beating the Lancers 39-21 at Thorstenson Stadium on the campus of California High School.

Colts Have Too Much Rangel for the Huskies

By Duane Barker (Covina, CA) The Covina Colts squared off with their neighbors to the south, got a big night from Joseph Rangel and defeated the South Hills Huskies soundly 40-14 Friday night at Covina District Field.

Oilers’ Win Extra Special

(Baldwin Park) The Baldwin Park Braves and the Montebello Oilers kicked off the 2023 season Friday night, with both teams seeking a significant win. For Baldwin Park, they were looking for a win to kick off the Robert Maxie era as head coach. On the other side, Montebello was seeking to give long time head […]