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One Year Ago: Ochoa Takes Over at Glendale

Written by tpeterson on March 1, 2021 — 8 Comments

Our “One Year Ago” series continues as Jacob Ochoa made the jump from long time area assistant to head coach at Glendale on February 28, 2020. Ochoa still hasn’t had a chance to coach his first game but Glendale is set to start the season this month.     By Tim Peterson (Glendale) – Long time […]

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Rosemead’s Ostry Transfers to La Canada

Written by tpeterson on February 26, 2021 — 13 Comments

By Tim Peterson (Rosemead) – Rosemead quarterback Ivan Ostry has transferred to La Canada Rosemead head coach Matt Castaneda confirmed Friday.

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Spathias Returns as Head Coach at Bassett

Written by tpeterson on February 25, 2021 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (La Puente) – Hector Spathais has returned as the head football coach at Bassett he confirmed Thursday.

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The Peterson Principle: 2/25/2021

Written by tpeterson on February 25, 2021 — 2 Comments

By Tim Peterson I’ve been thinking about this all week. The Indianapolis Colts completely robbed the Philadelphia Eagles. The only things missing were a mask and a gun.

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Newsom’s Update Leaves Door Open for Return of Outdoor High School Sports

Written by tpeterson on February 19, 2021 — 4 Comments

By Tim Peterson Governor Gavin Newsom’s update on the return of outdoor High School Sports Friday left Southern California football fans feeling hopeful.

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One Year Ago: South Ousted by Eastside

Written by tpeterson on February 15, 2021 — 4 Comments

Our “One Year Ago” series continues as the Boys Basketball CIF playoffs got underway. South El Monte had a perfect season in the MVL but couldn’t hold off Eastside in the first round of the Division 4A playoffs on February 14, 2020.  By Tim Peterson (South El Monte) – South El Monte rallied from a […]

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One Year Ago: Pioneer Names Randall Head Coach

Written by tpeterson on February 12, 2021 — 15 Comments

Our “One Year Ago” series continues as Steve Randall, who was previously the head football coach at Colony, was named the head coach at Pioneer on February 12, 2020. Pioneer had become a coveted position as several coaches were in the mix until Randall was named. Randall, like every other high school football coach in […]

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The Peterson Principle: 2/10/2021

Written by tpeterson on February 10, 2021 — 2 Comments

By Tim Peterson 20 years from now people will be talking about how Tom Brady played in his tenth Super Bowl in 2021 and won his seventh. There will be no mention of the words “rigged” or “fixed”, just that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the game.

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Even Brady was Smiling

Written by tpeterson on February 10, 2021 — 3 Comments

Was the Super Bowl rigged? Most will say no. Some may say absolutely. “Rigged” was never in my vocabulary when it comes to the NFL…until Sunday. I don’t know for sure. Nobody does. But the optics were bad. It just didn’t look right. Agree or not this YouTube video is worth a look.

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One Year Ago: Arroyo Names Leonardis

Written by tpeterson on February 5, 2021 — 5 Comments

Chuck Leonardis was named the head football coach at Arroyo on February 5, 2020 in our latest edition of “One Year Ago.” Leonardis is still waiting for the chance to coach his first game after COVID-19 caused the postponement of the season.    By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Arroyo has named Chuck Leonardis as […]

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