NFL Names, Numbers & Stuff

Photo by Duane Barker

By Tim Byrnes

With the first week of preseason games in the books, rookies/2nd year players are shining, vets are hearing footsteps, and legends are facing their legacies.

“Remember, Football is a Game.”
The game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons was called at 6:31 of the fourth quarter after Lions safety Morice Norris Jr. had his head snapped back on a tackle. Read more »

Sierra League at a Glance

Bonita running back Joseph Lara is back! (Photo by Duane Barker).

By Tim Peterson

Bonita not only won the Serra League but the Bearcats won their first 11 games before falling in the playoffs to Edison. Charter Oak took second and Glendora finished third. Colony had to forfeit games due to sanctions and ended up 0-10 on paper, but is ready to go this year. Claremont brought in some transfers and had a good summer while Los Osos will need to get another win or two in league to break through.

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Pacific League at a Glance

Can Pasadena win another CIF title?

By Tim Peterson

Muir ran the table last year and looks ready to repeat. Burbank’s only league loss last year was to Muir and the Bulldogs are looking to get over that hump. There may be a battle for third between Crescenta Valley, Burroughs and Pasadena. Arcadia is trying to find a way to jump into the top half of the Pacific. Still challenging times for Hoover and Glendale.

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