By Tim Peterson
(Arcadia) – The Rio Hondo Prep – El Rancho CIF Division 8 Second-Round playoff game Friday night has been moved to Arcadia High school to accommodate the expected large crowd.
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By Tim Peterson
(Arcadia) – The Rio Hondo Prep – El Rancho CIF Division 8 Second-Round playoff game Friday night has been moved to Arcadia High school to accommodate the expected large crowd.
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While Downey is preparing to battle Cajon in the second round of the Division 4 playoffs, former Downey star Emari Demercado is playing running back for the Houston Texans. Demercado is shown here against the Chargers Sunday at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by Duane Barker).
All kickoffs are at 7:00 unless otherwise indicated:

Matt Montez and the Rio Hondo Prep Kares check in at number 6. Big game with El Rancho this week. (Photo by Duane Barker).
With several teams being eliminated we decided to post a Top 12 of the teams still alive in the playoffs. La Serna, Baldwin Park and Charter Oak all had wins to lead the charge.

By Tim Peterson
(Inglewood) – The Chargers gave up 488 yards of total offense including five touchdowns through the air and fell 44-22 to Houston Sunday before 67, 590 fans at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers are still seeking their first win of the season as they dropped to 0-8.

High School Football Playoff scores from around the area:

(Irwindale, CA) Christian Lee and Matthew Montez looked like a “Duo of Doom” combining for 371 yards and five touchdowns to help the Rio Hondo Prep Kares blow past the Harvard Westlake Wolverines 42-14 Friday night in the first round of the CIF Division VIII playoffs.
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