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Knight Steps Down at Don Lugo

By Tim Peterson Joshua Knight has stepped down as the head football coach at Don Lugo after two seasons he announced Tuesday. The reason for the resignation is that Knight and his family are moving to Texas to begin a new journey.

Bishop Amat Names Kory Minor

By Tim Peterson (La Puente) – Bishop Amat has named Kory Minor as its new head football coach the school announced Monday. Minor replaces Steve Hagerty who stepped down last month after 17 years.

Pasadena Holds On to Win Division 13 Title

By Tim Peterson (Pasadena) – Andrew Johnson intercepted a pass at the Pasadena five-yard line with 2:07 left in the contest to lift Pasadena to a 21-17 win over Gahr Saturday night and to the CIF Division 13 championship.

Trojans Can’t Catch Irish in Finale

By Tim Peterson (Los Angeles) – USC fell behind 35-21 in the third quarter and couldn’t catch Notre Dame in an eventual 49-35 loss to the Irish Saturday before 73, 241 at United Airlines Field at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

It’s a Rio Hondo Prep Repeat, 43-16

By Tim Peterson (Arcadia) – Rio Hondo Prep rushed for 313 yards and five touchdowns in a 43-16 rout of Warren Friday night to win the CIF Division 7 Championship at Arcadia High School. The Kares have now won back-to-back CIF titles after winning in Division 9 last year.

Game Night: CIF Playoffs-Finals

All kickoffs are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:

What a Rush! Kares Headed to Finals!

By Tim Peterson (Baldwin Park) – Rio Hondo Prep rushed for 463 yards and six touchdowns and ran over West Torrance 42-21 in the process at Kare Park Friday night in the CIF Division 7 Semi-Finals. The Kares earned a trip to their second consecutive CIF Championship game with the resounding victory.

Second Half Run Propels Golden Eagles Over Cougars

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Cal State LA went on a 15-0 run in the second half to break open a tight game and went on to beat Azusa Pacific 70-49 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Game Night: CIF Playoffs- Semi-Finals

All kickoffs are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated

Dobbins’ Run Does it for Chargers, 34-27

By Tim Peterson (Inglewood) -J.K. Dobbins broke off a 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left to lift the Chargers to a 34-27 win over Cincinnati Sunday night before 70, 240 fans at SoFi Stadium.