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One Year Ago: Wildcats Blast Braves

Written by alexg on August 29, 2020 — 1 Comment

Here’s another one from Week One of last year as we continue our “One Year Ago” series. Monrovia, who won its opener the week before against West Covina, picked up a win over Alta Loma. The game was played on August 30, 2019. Alex “Gonzo” Gonzalez covered the game.

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Going Gonzo: 7/20/2020

Written by alexg on July 19, 2020 — 1 Comment

By Alex Gonzalez After months of waiting and pondering, we’re finally going to get sports back.

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Spartans Claim Rio Hondo Crown

Written by alexg on February 6, 2020 — Leave a Comment

By Alex Gonzalez Temple City — The La Canada Spartans completed a perfect 10-0 record in the Rio Hondo league Thursday night complements to Ryan Grande’s 22-points and Kyle Brown’s game-high 27-points in their 76-67 win over the Temple City Rams at Temple City High School.

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Going Gonzo

Written by alexg on December 8, 2019 — 22 Comments

By Alex Gonzalez After watching El Monte punch their ticket to play for a state title Friday night, the biggest thing that I took away from it was there is no team in the San Gabriel Valley that has more heart than the Lions of El Monte.

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Saints Silenced in Semis

Written by alexg on November 22, 2019 — 2 Comments

By Alex Gonzalez San Dimas— With 42-seconds left in regulation, North defensive back Joey McCormack sent the visiting Saxons to the Division 9 final when he picked off Ryan Bulick’s pass, sealing the win 14-0 win over San Dimas in the CIF Division 9 semi finals.

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Vikings Bounced by Ventura

Written by alexg on November 9, 2019 — Leave a Comment

By Alex Gonzalez (Covina) — The Ventura Cougars advanced to the second round of the Divison 7 playoffs Friday night behind Zack Rodriguez’s three-touchdown performance, leading them to a 38-35 win over Northview at Covina District Field.

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Cougars Fall Short in Final Home Game

Written by alexg on November 2, 2019 — Leave a Comment

By Alex Gonzalez (Glendora) — The Azusa Pacific Cougars played their final home game of the 2019 season Saturday night with a 27-24 loss against the Central Washington Wildcats at Citrus college. 

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Miller Drafts a Win for Panthers

Written by alexg on October 26, 2019 — Leave a Comment

By Alex Gonzalez (Pomona) – The Diamond Ranch Panthers took control of their destiny in league play Friday night when they outdueled visiting South Hills 31-20 at Diamond Ranch high school, giving them at least a share of the Hacienda League title.

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Cole Comes in Clutch for Ayala

Written by alexg on October 12, 2019 — 1 Comment

By Alex Gonzalez (Glendora) — With 3:50 left in regulation, Ayala quarterback Cole McCain secured Glendora’s Xzavier Ford’s fumble on the 22-yard line sealing the 13-7 win for the Bulldogs, Friday night at Citrus College. 

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Cuda, Wallace and San Dimas Victorious Over Vikings

Written by alexg on October 4, 2019 — 6 Comments

By Alex Gonzalez (Covina) — The San Dimas Saints dynamic duo of Bleau Wallace and Nick Cuda scored all four touchdowns leading their team to a 27-13 win over Northview in the Valle Vista League opener Friday night at Covina District Field.

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