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The Bruin Beat: 10/11/2026
By Alex A. Gonzalez When UCLA announced on December 6th last year that Bob Chesney would be its 20th head coach, there was a lot of optimism and skepticism. Chesney spent the previous two seasons at James Madison University with a 21-6 record.
Bulldogs Bury Wildcats
By Alex A. Gonzalez Monrovia – Week seven of the high school football season marked the start of Arroyo League play for the Monrovia Wildcats and the Burbank Bulldogs Friday night at Monrovia High School. With a three-touchdown performance by Damian Corona, the Bulldogs cruised to a 35-6 win in front of a crowded Wildcat […]
A Special Night For Phantoms
By Alex A. Gonzalez Los Angeles – Despite a late surge from the St. Francis Golden Knights in their Angelus League opener Friday night, Gianni Haynes helped lead the Cathedral Phantoms to a 21-18 win with his two-touchdown performance at Cathedral High School.
Arcadia Decimates Temple City
By Alex A. Gonzalez (Arcadia) – In the 37th meeting of “Brawl for the Mall” Arcadia made it look easy in the Crest League opener behind Freddy Bysshe’s four-touchdown performance in a 40-7 blow out of the Temple City Rams in front of their Homecoming crowd.
Bruins Wins Shootout Against Purdue, 52-38
By Alex A. Gonzalez Pasadena – Saturday night’s Big Ten Conference opener at the Rose Bowl saw the UCLA Bruins explode on offense for 645 yards against the Purdue Boilermakers as both teams traded touchdown drives, ultimately leading to a 52-38 Bruins win in front of 30,916 fans.
Marez Leads Huskies to Overtime Win
By Alex A. Gonzalez Covina – With the ball placed at the 25-yard line at Covina Valley District field, South Hills’ quarterback Fabian Marez needed only one play to score the game-winning touchdown when his pass connected with Isaiah Castellano, who then took it to the house for the go-ahead score in the Huskies 29-22 […]
Knight, UCLA Conquer Aztecs, 28-10
By Alex A. Gonzalez Pasadena – Saturday afternoon at Spieker Field at the Rose Bowl was the home debut for newly minted head coach Bob Chesney and the UCLA Bruins when they took on the San Diego St. Aztecs in front of 31,973 fans.
Bearcats Bear Smudge Pot
By Alex A. Gonzalez Walnut – It was the 55th meeting between the Bonita Bearcats and the San Dimas Saints for the coveted Smudgepot Friday night at Mt. San Antonio College, with the Bearcats looking to make it an eighth straight win over their cross-town rival Saints.
Nolasco Nudges Dons Past Bulldogs
By Alex A. Gonzalez West Covina – In a battle between two different styles of offense, the El Rancho Dons established their running attack against the West Covina Bulldogs, featuring Peru Nolasco and Braylon Morrison, who combined for 187 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns in their 17-13 win at West Covina High School […]
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