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Victorious Return for Knights

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – It had been over 21 months since Arroyo had played a football game. The Knights were chomping at the bit and it showed in a 42-13 rout of Ganesha Friday night at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium.

Game Night: Week One

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

Chargers Come up Short, 15-10

By Tim Peterson (Inglewood) – The Chargers gave up the lead with just over five minutes left in the third quarter and ultimately fell to San Francisco 15-10 Sunday in a preseason game before 68, 327 fans at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers got the ball back late in the fourth quarter but were unable to […]

Second Half Rally Lifts Wildcats

By Tim Peterson (Monrovia) – Monrovia overcame a 19-6 halftime deficit with a third quarter rally and went on to beat visiting West Covina 28-26 Friday night to kick off the 2021 season.

The Peterson Principle: 8/18/2021

By Tim Peterson It’s still hard to believe that Arroyo, Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte and Mt. View haven’t played a football game since 2019. There’s been a few changes since then.

Game Night: Zero Week

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

Downey Wins SGV Shootout

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Downey beat Colony to win the SGV Shootout at Arroyo Saturday. Downey beat Diamond Ranch in the semi finals and Colony beat Monrovia in overtime. Here’s a few shots:

LAFC Snatches Tie From the Jaws of Defeat

By Tim Peterson (Los Angeles) – LAFC found themselves down by two goals late in the first half to a team that was just one point out of last place in the Western Conference coming in to the match. But Carlos Vela (who else?) scored a couple minutes later and Jose Cifuentes found the back […]

Laron Johnson Takes Over at Temple City

By Tim Peterson (Temple City) – Longtime area assistant coach Laron Johnson has been named the new head football coach at Temple City he confirmed Monday.

Rossi Scores Early, Vela Late to Lift LAFC

By Tim Peterson (Los Angeles)- Carlos Vela’s goal in the 78th minute lifted LAFC to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake Saturday night at Banc of California Stadium. The game was tied since the 11th minute when Real Salt Lake got even. LAFC had several opportunities before finally breaking through for the game winner […]