Baldwin Park Secures Consent to Continue use of Team Name “Braves”

Baldwin Park Principal Deborah Madrigal’s statement on Baldwin Park securing the team name “Braves”.

By Tim Peterson

(Baldwin Park) – After plenty of hard work in navigating the process of California Assembly Bill 3074, which requires public schools to discontinue the use of certain Native American mascots and team names unless a partnership is established with a federally recognized tribe, Baldwin Park High School was able to secure the consent to continue the use of the “Braves” name. The federally recognized Pala Band of Mission Indians (Pala Tribe) has agreed to partner with Baldwin Park High School Principal Deborah Madrigal said in a statement Tuesday.

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Orange Wins Battle for SGV at Arcadia

St. Paul quarterback Joshua Villalata and the Swordsmen advanced to the Finals at the Arcadia Tournament before falling to Orange.

By Tim Peterson

(Arcadia) – Orange beat St. Paul 24-12 in the Finals to win the Battle for the SGV Tournament at Arcadia Saturday. Orange beat Temecula Valley in the Semi-Finals to advance while St. Paul knocked off Arcadia.

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