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Super Bowl LX: Who do the Coaches Like?

Written by tpeterson on February 5, 2026 — 7 Comments

I asked the High School football coaches one question. Who do you like in the Super Bowl? The poll consists of area head coaches and assistants, past and present. Here’s what we got.

Posted in College, High School Football, High School Sports, Pro Football

Azusa Pacific Football 2026 Signing Class

Written by tpeterson on February 4, 2026 — 3 Comments

AZUSA, Calif. — Azusa Pacific University football announced its 2026 signing class Wednesday, adding a balanced group of student-athletes that brings experience, athleticism, and leadership across all position groups. Here are the signees.

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All Apaches in Regular Season Finale

Written by tpeterson on February 3, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Arcadia) – Arcadia went on a 14-2 run to open the game and never looked back in a 74-25 rout of Crescenta Valley Tuesday night at Arcadia High.

Posted in High School Sports

Bell Gardens Tabs Griego

Written by tpeterson on February 3, 2026 — 7 Comments

By Tim Peterson (Bell Gardens) – Chris Griego was named the head football coach at Bell Gardens he confirmed Monday.

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Knights Hang On; Alone in First Place

Written by tpeterson on February 2, 2026 — 4 Comments

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Arroyo jumped out to a big lead in the first half but then had to hang on to beat Rosemead 53-49 Monday night on Senior Night at Arroyo. With the victory Arroyo moved into sole possession of first place in the Mission Valley League.

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The TEN: 2/2/2026

Written by tpeterson on February 2, 2026 — 5 Comments

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

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Late Cal Poly Rally Beats Cougars

Written by tpeterson on February 1, 2026 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific had a one run lead after seven innings but Cal Poly Pomona scored three runs in the eighth inning and two in the ninth to beat the Cougars 9-5 in the nightcap of a doubleheader Saturday. APU also lost the first game in a slugfest 21-13 and were […]

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Ramos Returns at Schurr

Written by tpeterson on January 30, 2026 — 1 Comment

David Ramos, shown here with players from last year’s All-Star game, has returned as the head coach at Schurr By Tim Peterson (Montebello) – David Ramos has returned as the head football coach at Schurr he confirmed Friday. Ramos, who stepped away from the head coaching position for one year, replaces Austin Montoya who resigned […]

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Overtime Doesn’t Pay Off for Cougars

Written by tpeterson on January 29, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific was outscored 11-7 in overtime and fell to Hawaii Hilo 81-77 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

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Montoya Leaves Schurr for St. Paul

Written by tpeterson on January 29, 2026 — 21 Comments

By Tim Peterson (Santa Fe Springs) – Austin Montoya has stepped down as the head football coach at Schurr to take over as the head football coach at St. Paul he confirmed Thursday.

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