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The Peterson Principle: 7/31/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 31, 2024 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson Maranatha Madness I’m hearing good things out of Pasadena- specifically from the campus of Maranatha High School. The Minutemen finished 9-2 overall last year and won the Cottonwood League with a perfect record of 5-0. The Minutemen season ended with a 25-7 loss to Cantwell in the first round of the CIF […]

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Charging Into the 2024 Season

Written by tpeterson on July 27, 2024 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (El Segundo) – The Chargers went 5-12 last season. To say they missed the playoffs is an obvious conclusion. The post season was nowhere in sight as the season turned into a disaster.

Posted in Pro Football

San Marino’s Mooney Commits to Brown

Written by tpeterson on July 26, 2024 — 7 Comments

By Tim Peterson (San Marino) – San Marino defensive end/ offensive lineman Mitch Mooney has committed to Brown University it was confirmed late Thursday night.

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The Peterson Principle: 7/22/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 22, 2024 — 10 Comments

By Tim Peterson “The show must go on, let’s rock!” Damien quarterback Isaiah Arriaza posted on X. “Unfinished business!” Damien linebacker Caden Arellano added, also on the social media site X. These two players may have just saved the season for the Spartans. What could have turned into a train wreck now could be a […]

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Charter Oak Wins in Surf City

Written by tpeterson on July 20, 2024 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Huntington Beach) – Charter Oak continued its impressive run in the Summer passing circuit with a win over Huntington Beach in the Final to win the Surf City Tournament Saturday at Huntington Beach High School.

Posted in High School Football, High School Sports

The TEN: 7/19/2024

Written by tpeterson on July 19, 2024 — 14 Comments

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

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Bechtel Resigns at Damien

Written by tpeterson on July 18, 2024 — 10 Comments

By Tim Peterson (La Verne) – Damien head football coach Matt Bechtel has stepped down after five years the school announced Thursday.

Posted in High School Football, High School Sports

Cantwell 2024 Football Schedule

Written by tpeterson on July 17, 2024 — 5 Comments

Pasadena, Montebello and La Canada right out of the gate is intriguing.

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Mission Viejo Wins Gold at the Battle at the Beach; Charter Oak Takes Silver

Written by tpeterson on July 13, 2024 — 2 Comments

By Tim Peterson (Huntington Beach) – Mission Viejo beat St. John Bosco 26-25 in the Final of the Gold Bracket to win the championship Saturday at the Battle of the Beach 7 on 7 passing tournament at Edison High School in Huntington Beach.

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Battle at the Beach Set for Saturday

Written by tpeterson on July 11, 2024 — 7 Comments

The Battle at the Beach 7 on 7 passing Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday at Edison High School. Charter Oak is the only SGV Team in the Tourney as the Chargers go up against the “Big Boys”.

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