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Athletics Notes: Orioles Series

By Tim Byrnes Coming into the weekend series against the last place Baltimore Orioles having won the previous two series versus the Astros and Twins, the Athletics were looking to extend the “series winning streak” to three. However, the Orioles took advantage of inconsistent bats and poor pitching to sweep the Athletics in West Sacramento.

Mid Valley Scoreboard: Week 1

Maranatha’s George Pamilton III (1) intercepts a pass during a high school football game between the Covina Colts and the visiting Maranatha Minutemen in Covina, CA on August 27, 2026. Maranatha beat Covina 30-22. (Photo by David Thomas) High School Football scores from around the area:

Athletics Notes: Twins Series

By Tim Byrnes The Athletics continued to show heart and it has the team winning back-to-back series for the first time in months, and the team took 2-of-3 from the Minnesota Twins.

South Runs Over Arroyo 33-10

By Rich Whittington (El Monte) – The South (Torrance) Spartans ruined Arroyo’s home opener Thursday evening defeating the Knights 33-10 in front of a vocal home crowd at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium.

The TEN: 8/27/2026

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

The TEN: 8/26/2026

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

Athletics Notes: Astros Series

By Joe Torosian Playing “spoiler” means your season is over, but any opportunity to stick it to the cheating Houston Astros makes this weekend all the more satisfying.

Mid Valley Scoreboard: Week Zero

Julian Cooke had a pick six for Muir for the first score but the Mustangs came up short against Bonita. High School Football scores from around the area:

Nobles Run Over Condors

By Big George Hernandez  [La Puente] – Gatsbee Gumban scored four times for Nogales in their 34-23 victory over California at home Friday night to kick off the 2026 campaign.  

Wilson Wildcats Maul Alhambra, 37-7

By Ron Vrooman (Hacienda Heights) – Senior quarterback Alex Han threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores to lead the Glen A. Wilson Wildcats to a 37-7 victory over the visiting Alhambra Moors in the teams’ season opener Friday night. The lefthander completed eight of 13 throws for 179 yards and rushed five […]