Category Archives: High School Sports

Glendale Wins Round One Versus Hoover

By Tom Hendrickson (Glendale)- For the first time in history Glendale and Hoover High Schools met to open the season, and for the 48th time the Nitros were victorious.

“The Mid Valley Classic” by the Numbers

(We crunched some numbers, matched some names, and took another angle on this great rivalry)

Game Night: Mid-Valley Division-Week One

All Game times are 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated Thursday September 8 El Monte (1-0) at La Puente (0-0) Last Year: La Puente 35-27

The Mid Remembers: Chris Handy, Arcadia

(This story was posted on the old Mid Valley News website; September 28, 2001. With Chris Handy’s recent passing we thought it would be nice to take a look back at a terrific football player. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and those who love him.) Knights Grounded By Apaches, 28-16 By […]

“The Mid Valley Classic”: History of the Game: Arroyo vs. Temple City

—First of Three Parts: History of the Game (Tues.), By the Numbers (Weds.), and Stars & Plays (Thurs.)— (What is now called the “Mid Valley Classic” started way back when these schools were young, 1956, and very slowly turned into one of the best opening night features around. What follows is a recap of every […]

Don LeGro Back at the Helm at Sierra Vista

By Jehu Cantu Yes, the “Markham” offense is back in full effect in the SGV. With, a few wrinkles. Don LeGro’s “Blast” offense is a Markham hybrid, ran out of the “I” formation. The fullback lines up directly behind the quarterback, nearly nudging his backside with his helmet.

Southeast Division Top 20

Barometer week for some schools heading into this week with Arcadia facing St. Francis and La Serna battling Downey. Not many surprises in the Southeast Division.

Mid-Valley Division Top 20

There were some surprises in Zero Week and some that were expected. One thing for sure is that there was no shortage of great games. It was fitting that West Covina – Covina was Saturday night because it was a perfect way to cap a great football weekend.  

Quick Slants – West Covina vs Covina

What a scene for the game last night. Very much like a championship atmosphere.

West Covina Survives Covina’s Encore

(Covina) – It happened again…almost. Again West Covina led by double digits in the fourth quarter and again Covina came roaring back. But unlike last year, this time the Bulldogs survived and beat the Colts 26-20 in overtime Saturday night at Covina District Field.