Category Archives: High School Sports
Spartans Spoil Bell Gardens Homecoming
By Matt Schuler (Bell Gardens)- “It’s Not over till the fat lady sings,” or at least according to the Schurr high school football team it isn’t. Schurr overcame 14 penalties and used a late game-winning touchdown drive to spoil Bell Gardens homecoming, 17-10, and clinch the first game of Almont league play on Friday night […]
Walnut Retains Branding Iron
By Johnathan Saller (Diamond Bar) – The Mustangs didn’t start fast, but they finished like thoroughbreds in a 34-7 drubbing over Diamond Bar at Holmes Memorial Stadium. Walnut’s win laid claim to the Branding Iron for the second straight year Friday night.
South Hills Loses Fifth Straight
By Cory Kwok Ryan Purington ran the opening second half kickoff 89-yards home for Damien, who went on to deliver Sierra newcomer South Hills a rude welcome into league play by posting a 35-21 win. It also marked a humbling milestone for the reeling Huskies, who’ve dropped five in a row for the first time since 1969.
Mustangs Snap Losing Streak at Four
(Pasadena) – With their playoff lives hanging in the balance, Muir bounced back from two tough Pacific League losses to defeat Crescenta Valley 39-16.
Burroughs Win is Extra Special
(Burbank) – Quarterback Lucas Yanez scored on a one yard run in overtime to give Burroughs a 21-14 win over Arcadia Friday night in Pacific League action. Yanez hit Zander Anding on an 18-yard pass play on the first play in OT to set up the touchdown.
Knights Shoot Down Eagles
By Big George Hernandez (South El Monte) Arroyo’s Mikey Vazquez and Anthony Miller scored three touchdowns each to lead the Knights to a 42-0 win over South El Monte, Friday night at “The Swamp”.
Chiefs Dominate in Del Rio Opener
By Tony Solorzano (Whittier) – Justin Rincon threw two touchdowns and Alex Mirola rushed for two touchdowns as Santa Fe opened Del Rio League play with a dominating 37-2 victory over Cal High Friday night at Whittier District Field.
Panthers Get Special Against Gabrielino
By Josh Lowden (Rosemead) – On an already special night, the Rosemead Panthers special teams came up big, providing three touchdowns in a 42-6 rout over the visiting Gabrielino Eagles.
San Gabriel Unable to Put Away Montebello
By Saile Ramirez (Montebello)-The Montebello Oilers snuck a victory past the San Gabriel Matadors Friday night, 27-26. “It was just a fantastic game,” said Oiler head coach Pete Gonzalez. “That’s what football is about two teams going out playing hard till the very end until the last second.”
Burbank Shuts Out Tornadoes
(Burbank) – After five straight games on the road, Burbank finally showcased its offense to their home crowd with a 56-0 rout of shell-shocked Hoover.