(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
Gateway League at a Glance
Grady Long and La Serna are looking to unseat Downey in the Gateway. (Photo by Duane Barker).
By Tim Peterson
Downey is still Downey and still the team to shoot for in the Gateway. La Serna is stacked and should offer the biggest challenge. Mayfair and La Mirada will battle for the third spot while Warren and Cerritos are looking to spoil somebody’s season.
FanView: 8/11/2026
By Joe Torosian
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The NBA trying to gin up excitement of LeBron James playing the Lakers on Christmas Day…is like NBC trying to build intrigue over Ross getting together with Rachel in 2026. Read more »
The TEN: 8/11/2026
The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”) Read more »
Mid Cities League at a Glance
By Tim Peterson
Norwalk went unbeaten in the Mid Cities last year and are still the champs until someone knocks them off. Bellflower may be that team and Cal is ready to take the next step with several key returning players. Santa Fe looks for a bounce back year in a new league.
Rio Hondo Prep Looking Four-ward to 2026
By Tim Peterson
Rio Hondo Prep – Head Coach: Mark Carson.
Rio Hondo Prep can’t wait to get started. Of course after winning three consecutive CIF championships that’s understandable. Yes, when the season kicks off on August 21 the Kares will be seeking their fourth straight CIF title. There’s a sentence I don’t get to write every day.
FanView: 8/10/2026
By Joe Torosian
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The best part of the NFL Hall of Fame induction week/weekends has always been the speeches. I love the gratitude expressed, and it stands out even more in 2026 as ingratitude has joined victimhood as the emotional currency of our culture. Read more »
Athletics Notes: Red Sox Series
By Tim Byrnes
The Athletics finally began making serious moves to prepare for the move to Las Vegas in 2028. Pitching coach Scott Emerson was given his walking papers mid-July, and the results were seen immediately. Starter Jacob Lopez was stuck with a 6.83 era on the season when Emerson was canned and has sported an era of 2.29 ever since. Read more »
Valle Vista League at a Glance
Maximus Fierro and Alta Loma looking for a big year. (Photo by Duane Barker).
By Tim Peterson
Alta Loma has a talented quarterback with a cool name while San Dimas is bringing in a completely new look on offense. Chino could take that next step with a new quarterback of their own. Can Los Osos, Claremont or Diamond Ranch rise up and surprise somebody?
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