Category Archives: High School Sports
Alhambra’s Ochoa is Interim for Torres
(Alhambra) – Jacob Ochoa, the defensive coordinator for Alhambra, has stepped in as head coach for Lou Torres, who is out with an undisclosed illness.
History of the Game: Arroyo vs. Temple City
(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 game from 1956 through Chris Rodriguez’ “Miracle” play in the 2009 game. If you have something to add, […]
Highlanders Hold On For Close Win Over La Habra
By Tony Solorzano (La Habra) – Former Alhambra defensive standout Vai Peko has found his niche as his 92-yard kickoff return helped carry La Habra to a 23-17 victory over La Mirada Thursday night at La Habra High.
Colts Put the Hammer to G-Stone
By Josh Lowden, Frontline Faith (Covina)- Coming out of the locker room with a sledge hammer, the Covina Colts lived up to their metaphor and hammered the Gladstone Gladiators 33-0 Thursday night at Covina District Field.
Perez Powers La Puente
(El Monte) – Jose Perez had a night to remember. The senior rushed for 248 yards and four touchdowns to lead La Puente to a 35-27 win over El Monte Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Spartans Defense Shuts Down Alhambra
(La Canada) – A stellar defensive performance by La Canada was the catalyst in 17-0 victory over Alhambra Thursday night. The Spartans held the Moors to 72-yards in the second half and sacked Joshua Mendoza six times.
Big Tony’s Touts Down the 605
By Big Tony Solorzano Last week, four of my picks turned out completely wrong and I’m not one to hide from my mistakes. Who knew that Santa Margarita would make D-Ranch look like Ganesha and St. Paul would have the Whooppee cushion out for La Mirada, but that’s now past tense. This week we have […]
Knights Gear up for Classic
(El Monte) – It was the typical Wednesday night practice for Arroyo as they got ready for the Mid Valley Classic with Temple City. But it is anything but a typical year.
The Peterson Principle 9/8/10
Say What? Everything went right for Covina in the fourth quarter Friday night, except for one minor detail.
Game Night: Mid-Valley Division
Week One: By Tim Peterson Thursday, September 9, 2010 Alhambra (0-1) at La Canada (0-0) Last Year: Game canceled due to fires 2008: Alhambra 21 La Canada 17 Alhambra gave Roosevelt a scare before falling by a field goal. La Canada took zero week off getting ready for the Moors.