Category Archives: High School Football
Hong Leads Tigers to Overtime Victory, 34-27
By Rich Whittington (South Pasadena) – The South Pasadena Tigers faced a formidable challenge Friday evening, outlasting the visiting La Canada Spartans, 34-27, thanks to an incredible performance by running back Jason Hong, in an overtime thriller at South Pasadena’s Tiger’s Stadium.
Lions Prove Victorious, 34-20
By Rich Whittington (El Monte) -The El Monte Lions took advantage of some Senior Night magic Thursday evening, defeating the visiting Mt. View Vikings, 34-20, in what all but guarantees them a third-place Mission Valley League finish and an outside chance at an “At-large” playoff berth.
Oilers Defeat Moors with Last-Minute Field Goal
By Ron Vrooman (Montebello) – Sophomore placekicker Guillermo Parrel’s 19-yard field goal with 32 seconds left gave the host Montebello Oilers a 17-14 victory over the Alhambra Moors last Thursday night.
It’s All Ayala in the Mountain West
By George Hernandez [Covina] – Marquis Monroe had three scores and the defense had four takeaways in Ayala’s 45-10 Mountain West League victory Thursday night at Charter Oak.
Game Night: Week 9
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Mid Valley Scoreboard: Week 8
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Warren Crowned LA Bowl Champs
By Alex A. Gonzalez Inglewood —For the first time in the building’s history, the LA Bowl, played at Sofi Stadium, hosted its first high school football game between the Downey Vikings and the Warren Bears, one of Southern California’s biggest rivalries Friday night.
Chino Off and Running in League, 38-25
By Tim Peterson (Covina) – Diego Ogata ran for 153 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score to lead Chino to a 38-25 win over Covina in the Sierra League opener.
Schurr Buries Alhambra, Closes in on Almont Crown
By Ron Vrooman (Montebello) – Alhambra fans had reason to hope for an upset victory when Julian Venegas Khavari hit wide receiver Brandon Kelly with a 55-yard touchdown pass less than two minutes into last Friday night’s game against the Schurr Spartans.
Monrovia Hangs Around and Wins, 49-45
By Rich Whittington (La Canada) – The Monrovia Wildcats played from behind for the entire evening, but managed to secure a victory, 49-45, over the host La Canada Spartans Friday evening, in what turned out to be a classic Rio Hondo League battle.