Bryson’s Game Winner Caps Cougars Rally

EJ Bryson hit the game-winner for the Cougars. (Photo by Duane Barker).

By Tim Peterson

(Azusa) – EJ Bryson hit a fall away jumper with .04 seconds remaining to lift Azusa Pacific to a 75-73 win over Point Loma Saturday at the Felix Event Center. The Cougars rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit and then outscored Point Loma 45-28 in the second half to pull out the improbable victory.

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Mid Valley Sports 2025 Coach of the Year: Frank Gallardo – South El Monte

South El Monte’s Frank Gallardo, shown here holding up the championship plaque after the CIF Southern Regional Division 7-A State Championship win over Santee, is the Mid Valley Sports Coach of the Year.(Photo by David Thomas)

By MVS Staff

On October 24th, after a 38-21 loss to El Monte, South El Monte was 6-4. The Eagles were sitting in third place in the Mission Valley League with a record of 4-2, which was the same as Gabrielino but they had lost to Gabrielino three weeks earlier. Yes, South El Monte was firmly entrenched in third.

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