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The Peterson Principle: 7/28/14

Swaggy P, Booze Cruise, Linsanity, oh yeah and that other guy…the Black Mamba…sound like a playoff team to you? At least they all have nicknames.

Final KISS is a Loss

(Jacksonville) – The LA KISS trailed by just two at halftime but was outscored 27-12 in the second half and fell to the Jacksonville Sharks 53-36 Saturday night in the regular season finale.

Arellanes and Lott…Back in the Day

Marshall HC Jim Arellanes with former USC/49er star Ronnie Lott in 1999. Did you know Arellanes once quarterbacked the Rhein Fire?

The Peterson Principle: 7/21/14

I’m hearing a lot of good things out of Covina. They have a quarterback and although Joe Benavidez is not the returning starter he’s looked great in the summer. All of the key skill players other than QB Darren Torres are back for the Colts.

KISS Fall in Home Finale 72-65

(Anaheim) – San Antonio raced out to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter and never trailed holding on to beat the LA KISS 72-65 Saturday night at the Honda Center. It was the final home game of the year for the KISS.

Last Throw at Arroyo Before Dead

(El Monte) – Whittier Christian, Northview, and San Gabriel joined Arroyo for one last throw Thursday before the dead period begins for the next few weeks.

Trudell Ready to Go at Cal

Last year California finished 4-6 overall and 2-3 in the Del Rio. That’s not a typical season for Cal who is traditionally in the playoffs and in the hunt for the Del Rio League title year in and year out.

The Peterson Principle: 7/14/14

Deshawn Potts graduated, and Miles Bryant transferred to St. Francis. Ryan Maddox retired as did a majority of the coaching staff. With Kurt Scoby also graduating in June Monrovia suddenly had several issues to address.

Mid Valley Spotlight: Los Altos’ Tevita Sina

Tevita Sina: Los Altos, Sr. RB/DL 5-9, 200.

Norwalk’s Rodrigo Sanchez Gets it Done at Santa Fe

(Santa Fe) – Rodrigo Sanchez and the rest of his Norwalk linemen got it done at the Santa Fe Tournament on Saturday.