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The Peterson Principle: 7/25/2016

By Tim Peterson Wildcats Close at Pioneer In what could be the last major local passing league tournament of the summer last Saturday, Monrovia advanced to the finals where the Wildcats lost LA High. Monrovia receiver Michael Washington, a junior, was named the MVP of the tourney.

The Peterson Principle: 7/18/2016

By Tim Peterson It’s the middle of July. The football fans are getting restless. I get it. But I’m still not sure how a “Chalk Talk” about the “Spot Route” turns into a blog about the pros and cons of Cathedral football. Okay, mostly cons.

KISS Hits .500 with Win over Gladiators

By Tim Peterson (Anaheim) – The KISS led by 21 points midway through the fourth quarter and then had to hold to survive a 63-61 win over Cleveland Saturday night before 8,069 at Honda Center.

One is Enough for Galaxy

By Tim Peterson (Carson) -Steven Gerrard scored in the 66th minute and that was all the Galaxy needed to beat Houston 1-0 Friday night before 25,667 at StubHub Center.

Monrovia, Eagle Rock and St. Paul

Monrovia welcomed Eagle Rock and St. Paul Tuesday throw the ball around: Here’s a few shots.

Pioneer to Host Tournament July 23

Pioneer Elite 7’s Tournament Saturday July 23

KISS Defense Quiets the Storm

By Tim Peterson (Anaheim) – The defense was in shut down mode throughout and the offense exploded in the second half as the KISS took care of Tampa Bay 48-21 Monday night before 6,249 at Honda Center.

The Peterson Principle: 7/11/2016

By Tim Peterson It’s only passing league. A win in the tournament doesn’t earn you a CIF title, a trip to the playoffs or even a few days off. You might get a trophy for your efforts or even a pat on the back but that’s about it.

Crescenta Valley Wins SGV Shootout

By Tim Peterson (El Monte) – Crescenta Valley beat Arcadia 27-12 in the Finals to win the SGV Shootout at Arroyo Saturday.

Galaxy Whitewashes Whitecaps

By Tim Peterson (Carson) – Robbie Keane scored in the 12th minute and  Jeff “Big Red” Larentowicz added a goal early in the second half to lead the Galaxy to a 2-0 shutout over Vancouver Monday night before a sold out Fourth of July crowd of 27, 167 at Stubhub Center.