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Cougars Sink in Second Half, 84-64

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific trailed by just six points at halftime but Vanguard broke it wide open with a 21-9 run to open the second half and went on to rout the Cougars 84-64 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

CIF Boys Basketball Playoff Pairings: 2nd Round

CIF Boys Basketball Playoff Pairings: 2nd Round

Mid Valley Basketball Scoreboard: CIF Playoffs-First Round

Boys Basketball Playoff scores from around the area:

Ficklin Steps Down at Cantwell

By Tim Peterson (Montebello) – Eddie Ficklin Jr. has stepped down as the head football coach after three seasons it was confirmed Friday. The position for an opening for a head coach is posted on the CIF Southern Section website.

Cougars Can’t Catch Concordia

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Concordia jumped out to a 19-9 advantage early in the contest and maintained the lead the rest of the way in a 71-61 win over Azusa Pacific Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

South Hills Academy Names Silvernail Head Football Coach

By Tim Peterson (West Covina) – South Hills Academy has named Jericho Silvernail as the Head Coach of its football program, as the school prepares for its inaugural season competing in the Gold Coast League Athletic Director Oscar Robles confirmed Thursday.

Super Bowl LX: Who do the Coaches Like?

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.

Azusa Pacific Football 2026 Signing Class

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.

All Apaches in Regular Season Finale

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.

Bell Gardens Tabs Griego

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