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One Year Ago: Lions State Their Case, 30-18

Written by tpeterson on December 4, 2020 — 16 Comments

Our “One Year Ago” series moves into the State Playoffs. Davon Booth ran wild as El Monte’s perfect season continued with a win over Serra (San Diego) in the 5-AA Regional State Bowl. Tim Peterson wrote the game story and Duane Barker took the pictures as the Lions advanced to the State Final on Friday […]

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Four Years Ago: Overtime is Knight Time; Arroyo CIF Champions!

Written by tpeterson on December 3, 2020 — 5 Comments

Instead of “One Year Ago” we had to go back four years ago to bust this one out. It was on December 3, 2016 that Arroyo beat Rancho Mirage 35-34 on a dramatic walk off two point conversion at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium to win the CIF Division 12 Championship. Tim Peterson wrote the game story […]

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One Year Ago: La Serna Title Bid Falls a Buck Short

Written by tpeterson on November 28, 2020 — 15 Comments

La Serna came up a point short in its bid to win the Division 6 championship against Pacific/Oxnard at California High School. Tim Peterson wrote the game story and Duane Barker took the pictures in a game that became an instant classic one year ago on Saturday night November 30, 2019. By Tim Peterson (Whittier) […]

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Soto Named Head Coach at La Puente

Written by tpeterson on November 14, 2020 — 19 Comments

By Tim Peterson (La Puente) – Martin Soto, who stepped down as the head coach at Bassett Monday, has been named the new head football coach at La Puente he confirmed Saturday morning.

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One Year Ago: Swordsmen to Semis!

Written by tpeterson on November 14, 2020 — 3 Comments

One more from last year for “One Year Ago”. Tim Peterson watched St. Paul pick up a big win over Yorba Linda to advance to the Division 5 semi finals. Tenell Ridgley had a field day on November 15, 2019. By Tim Peterson (Placentia) – Trenell Ridgley rushed for 205 yards and three touchdowns to […]

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Soto Steps Down at Bassett

Written by tpeterson on November 9, 2020 — 5 Comments

By Tim Peterson Martin Soto has stepped down as the head football coach at Bassett after two years he announced Monday.

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Chargers Can’t Catch a Break, Fall 31-26

Written by tpeterson on November 8, 2020 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Inglewood) – Donald Parham Jr. appeared to catch the game winning touchdown pass from Justin Herbert on the final play of the game. So much so that the line judge threw his arms in the air signaling a Chargers touchdown and a victory touching off a celebration. But minutes later it was […]

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One Year Ago: Too Little, Too Late For Huskies

Written by tpeterson on November 7, 2020 — 1 Comment

One more from the first round of the CIF playoffs last year. Tim Peterson was out at Covina District Field to cover South Hills’ battle with Roosevelt. The Huskies rallied late but came up short on Thursday night November 7, 2019. By Tim Peterson (Covina) – South Hills staged a rally late in the fourth […]

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One Year Ago: Warren! Wow!!

Written by tpeterson on October 31, 2020 — 2 Comments

One more from Week 10 of last year in “One Year Ago”. Dylan Guerra’s last second heave lifted Warren to a dramatic win over Downey in the city rivalry.  Tim Peterson was at the scene of the memorable game. By Tim Peterson (Downey) -Dylan Guerra threw a Hail Mary pass into the end zone and […]

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The Galaxy Fire Schelotto

Written by tpeterson on October 29, 2020 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson (Carson) – The LA Galaxy fired head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto Thursday with just three games remaining in the regular season.

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