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MVL at a Glance

Written by tpeterson on August 2, 2024 — 17 Comments

South El Monte has its eyes on the Mission Valley League crown. The Eagles will have to get by Arroyo first. The Knights are the defending league champs and until someone proves they can knock them off they are the team to beat. El Monte and Rosemead should battle for that third spot. The Panthers […]

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Sierra League at a Glance

Written by tpeterson on August 2, 2024 — 4 Comments

With Charter Oak on the rise, Bonita and Colony always contending and Glendora preparing to knock any one of them off the Sierra is arguably the toughest league in the Valley. Throw in Los Osos and Claremont, two teams that could jump up and bite somebody, and every week is going to be a dogfight.

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The Peterson Principle: 7/31/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 31, 2024 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson Maranatha Madness I’m hearing good things out of Pasadena- specifically from the campus of Maranatha High School. The Minutemen finished 9-2 overall last year and won the Cottonwood League with a perfect record of 5-0. The Minutemen season ended with a 25-7 loss to Cantwell in the first round of the CIF […]

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Charging Into the 2024 Season

Written by tpeterson on July 27, 2024 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (El Segundo) – The Chargers went 5-12 last season. To say they missed the playoffs is an obvious conclusion. The post season was nowhere in sight as the season turned into a disaster.

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San Marino’s Mooney Commits to Brown

Written by tpeterson on July 26, 2024 — 7 Comments

By Tim Peterson (San Marino) – San Marino defensive end/ offensive lineman Mitch Mooney has committed to Brown University it was confirmed late Thursday night.

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The Peterson Principle: 7/22/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 22, 2024 — 10 Comments

By Tim Peterson “The show must go on, let’s rock!” Damien quarterback Isaiah Arriaza posted on X. “Unfinished business!” Damien linebacker Caden Arellano added, also on the social media site X. These two players may have just saved the season for the Spartans. What could have turned into a train wreck now could be a […]

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Charter Oak Wins in Surf City

Written by tpeterson on July 20, 2024 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Huntington Beach) – Charter Oak continued its impressive run in the Summer passing circuit with a win over Huntington Beach in the Final to win the Surf City Tournament Saturday at Huntington Beach High School.

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The TEN: 7/19/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 19, 2024 — 14 Comments

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

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Bechtel Resigns at Damien

Written by tpeterson on July 18, 2024 — 10 Comments

By Tim Peterson (La Verne) – Damien head football coach Matt Bechtel has stepped down after five years the school announced Thursday.

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Cantwell 2024 Football Schedule

Written by tpeterson on July 17, 2024 — 5 Comments

Pasadena, Montebello and La Canada right out of the gate is intriguing.

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