Author Archives: tpeterson

Clarification on “The Association Rule”…Or Not

Confused about the CIF Association Rule? I think we all are. The way it was explained to me is that actually there is no Association Rule. The Association Rule is dead…with exceptions. I was also advised that there were no amendments or changes to the rule.

Remembering Adrian Castro

(El Monte) – An estimated crowd of over 3000 people packed the quad area at El Monte High School Monday night to remember Adrian Castro. Castro, a football player at El Monte, was killed last Thursday in a bus crash carrying students up to Humboldt State.

The Peterson Principle: 4/14/14

I don’t care whether it’s D-1, D-2, D-3, or NAIA, if a high school player is moving on to college to play at the next level, it’s a good thing. Especially if the institution is going to pay for your education.

KISS Can’t Finish off Gladiators

(Anaheim) – The LA KISS gave up the last 14 points of the game and fell to Cleveland 40-30 in a see-saw battle Saturday night at Honda Center. The KISS led 30-26 late in the third quarter but never scored again despite having a golden opportunity in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile the Gladiators came up with two big plays to […]

Five Sign From El Rancho

(Pico Rivera) – El Rancho celebrated the signing of five football players Thursday to play at the next level. Running Back Ryan Araujo, receiver Javier Carrillo, linebacker David Ramos and linebacker Jesus Verduzco all signed with New Mexico Highlands while defensive lineman Adrien Perez inked with Whittier College

Panthers Still Perfect; Rout View

(El Monte) – Rosemead continued its run through the Mission Valley League with a 19-3 rout of Mt. View Wednesday to improve to 6-0 in league.

Who’s In, Who’s Out? Spring Football Arrives

With the weather warming up and schools getting ready to throw the ball it’s a sure sign that Spring football has arrived. The high school kids may not be in full gear like Azusa Pacific, but passing league in shirts and shorts is a big part of every program these days.

Washington State Jumps In, Offers Williams

(Burbank) – Burbank’s James Williams has received his third PAC 12 offer in the last week. Washington State jumped in the fray Monday offering the running back a scholarship.

The Peterson Principle: 4/7/14

In college football you don’t have to wait until late August to see the players in helmets and pads. They’re in full gear in April. And so it was at Azusa Pacific on Saturday. The Cougars are coming off a big year after they were moved up to D-2 and are expecting even bigger things […]

Morgan Seals it for KISS

(Anaheim) – Donovan Morgan caught a bullet over the middle from quarterback JJ Raterink in stride and raced 24 yards for a touchdown with 56 seconds left in the game to ice a 44-34 win for the LA KISS over Portland Saturday night in the home opener before 12,045 fans at the Honda Center.