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fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Prep talk: Kyle Donahue of San Juan Hills comes through as kicker

San Juan Hills had the right player to turn to in the final seconds of its Southern Section Division 2 football playoff game against Downey on Friday night. Kyle Donahue delivered a walk-off 24-yard field goal for a 28-27 victory. The rise of Donahue this season is legitimate. He has made 11 of 13 field goals and kicked 93% of his kickoffs for touchbacks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Trump 'Not Sure' He Scored a Single TD During Fox Broadcast

Vilma told the president the Fox team had been trying to look up his stats when he played tight end at New York Military Academy in the late '50s and early '60s a comment that drew a swift oh no from Trump. Vilma then asked how many TDs Trump scored back in the day and floated the possibility the commander-in-chief had about 6 or 7 of them. I'm not sure I had any, Trump responded, which got a laugh from both announcers.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Bay Area prep football 2025: Where to find our complete Week 11 coverage

Week 11 featured Archbishop Riordan clinching the WCAL title, De La Salle finishing 10-0, McClymonds dominating Oakland, and St. Ignatius winning the Bruce-Mahoney rivalry.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Bay Area prep football 2025: Where to find our complete Week 11 coverage

Archbishop Riordan clinched the West Catholic Athletic League title while Bay Area teams produced notable Week 11 results including De La Salle's 10-0 regular season.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: Laguna Beach has three freshmen football players to watch

Three freshmen starters—two 14-year-old offensive linemen and a 15-year-old running back/linebacker—performed strongly, signaling a promising future for Laguna Beach football.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

High school football in pictures: Highlights captured from Week 11, 2025

Half Moon Bay's Luke Pimentel (22) can't complete a pass against Terra Nova High in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Terra Nova quarterback Joey Donati (2) makes a throw on time under pressure by Half Moon Bay's defense in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Half Moon Bay quarterback Paxton Holden (3) runs with the ball against Terra Nova High in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Terra Nova's Isaiah Birch Corona (14) runs with the ball to score a touchdown against Half Moon Bay in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Terra Nova's Isaiah Birch Corona (14) catches a pass for a touchdown against Half Moon Bay in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Terra Nova's Isaiah Birch Corona (14) bobbles the ball on a kick-off by Half Moon Bay in the first half of a football game at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Big Little Game rout: Pittsburg rolls over Antioch once again

Pittsburg routed Antioch 56-3 to finish the regular season 9-1, clinch the Bay Valley Athletic League title, and extend its series winning streak to 11 games.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

St. Ignatius, Sacred Hearth Cathedral clash at midfield after Bruce-Mahoney game

St. Ignatius defeated Sacred Heart Cathedral 23-14 in the Bruce-Mahoney game, and a postgame field photo led to a heated confrontation requiring administrator separation.
#quarterback
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Dean Herrington is out as football coach at St. Francis

Dean Herrington said he has been let go as football coach at St. Francis after five seasons during which his teams won three league championships and made two Southern Section finals. The team went 2-8 this season and failed to make the playoffs in a season in which there were numerous injuries at the quarterback position. St. Francis ended the regular season with a stunning 28-21 win over Cathedral.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep talk: Journee Tonga's sacrifices to put Leuzinger in Division 2 playoffs

Sometimes you have to sacrifice having great statistics to lead your team to victory. That's what 5-foot-8 running back Journee Tonga has done for Leuzinger this season. A year ago, he rushed for 2,267 yards and 29 touchdowns. This season, to help Leuzinger win the Bay League championship, go 9-1 and earn a Division 2 playoff matchup against unbeaten Crean Lutheran on Friday, Tonga has been doing everything, from playing quarterback to slot.
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#diablo-athletic-league
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: City Section quarterbacks are having terrific seasons

City Section quarterbacks are producing large passing totals, creating a fiercely competitive race for All-City quarterback as rushing dominance declines.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The Times' City Section high school football rankings

Top City Section high school football teams are ranked, highlighting records, league races, playoff implications, and standout performances.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

High school football in pictures: Highlights captured from Week 10, 2025

Photographs document James Logan vs. Bishop O'Dowd high school football action on Oct. 30, 2025, including a touchdown, a stiff-arm, a helmet pull and an interception.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Oh brother! Three Carter brothers start for Kennedy football team

Three Carter brothers—Jaycoby (freshman), Jayvon (senior) and Jayden (sophomore)—are all starters for Granada Hills Kennedy's championship football team.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

This week's top high school football games

THURSDAY Carson (6-3, 3-0) at San Pedro (5-4, 3-0), 7:30 p.m. The atmosphere should be loud and intense for this Marine League title decider. Carson might be the No. 1 seed in the City Section Open Division playoffs with a win. It's a great tuneup for quarterback Chris Fields and a great test for the Colts' offensive line. San Pedro needs strong line play to deal with sophomore defensive star Kingston Sula. The pick: Carson.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Why Elias Redlew is a three-sport standout at San Pedro High

Elias Redlew is a 6'2", 185-pound multi-sport high school athlete with a 4.7 GPA who rose quickly in football after starting in high school.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Norco forfeits six victories to drop to 0-9 in football

Norco High forfeited six football wins and fell to 0-9 after an investigation confirmed ineligible players in violation of CIF rules.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep talk: Quarterback Luke Fahey passes for school-record 569 yards

Luke Fahey passed for a school-record 570 yards, leading Mission Viejo to a 76-49 win and a 9-1 record entering Division 1 playoffs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Amador Valley defeats Monte Vista behind barrage of big plays

We never lost faith, said head coach Danny Jones. If we look at the scores of games, we're battling our (butts) off. We knew the football team that we were and what we were capable of, and it's wonderful to be able to put it together and to see it for four quarters on both sides of the ball. We have one game left in the season. If we win, we're in the playoffs.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Amador Valley defeats Monte Vista behind barrage of big plays

"We never lost faith," said head coach Danny Jones. "If we look at the scores of games, we're battling our (butts) off. We knew the football team that we were and what we were capable of, and it's wonderful to be able to put it together and to see it for four quarters on both sides of the ball. "We have one game left in the season. If we win, we're in the playoffs. I feel so good about whatever bracket they want to put us in, whether that's the D2 or the D3 bracket. I feel like the schedule we've played all year long, we're hardened and we're battle-tested and we're a physical football team."
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

More football players declared ineligible; Long Beach Poly pulls out of playoff consideration

Long Beach Poly withdrew from playoffs after six transfers were declared ineligible for providing false information, amid a Southern Section crackdown that forced multiple forfeits.
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fromsyracuse
2 weeks ago

Your picks: Who is the top defensive lineman in New York high school football?

Readers are invited to vote to determine the top New York high school defensive lineman for the 2025 season.
#week-9
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

High school football in pictures: Highlights captured from Week 9, 2025

Live Oak's Gage Jones (3) runs against Branham High School in the second quarter at Branham High School in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Live Oak's Ryan Brown (24) nearly strips the ball from Branham's Michael Murphy (7) in the second quarter at Branham High School in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

High school football in pictures: Highlights captured from Week 9, 2025

Live Oak produced multiple touchdowns and key defensive stops while playing Branham High School in San Jose on Oct. 23, 2025.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Coach-of-the-year candidates in high school football keep expanding

Several high school football coaches engineered surprising turnarounds, leading undefeated records, championship contention, and program rebuilding without resorting to transfers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: South Gate quarterback Michael Gonzalez is making an impact

If you want to see a player whose impact is growing, go watch South Gate junior quarterback Michael Gonzalez. He's listed as 5 feet 9 on the Rams' roster, but what an arm he has and he can run, too. He passed for 273 yards last week in a loss to Garfield. He has passed for 1,999 yards and 22 touchdowns in eight games. He's also scored six touchdowns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: Quarterback Colin Creason believes 'there's no place like home'

Colin Creason became Los Alamitos High's starting quarterback in his senior year after multiple transfers and has led the team to eight straight wins.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
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Prep Rally: St. John Bosco has a big advantage at this position

St. John Bosco's quartet of top receivers makes the offense nearly unbeatable when quarterback Koa Malau'ulu has time to throw.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
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Koa Malau'ulu throws four touchdown passes in St. John Bosco's defeat of Santa Margarita

Sophomore QB Koa Malau'ulu led St. John Bosco to an eighth straight victory, completing 16-of-21 for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

The Times' City Section high school football rankings

1. BIRMINGHAM (5-3): Receiver Paul Turner had four catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 94-yard kickoff return for touchdown in win over Taft. 2. CARSON (5-3): The Colts shut out Banning 40-0 with Chris Fields completing eight of 13 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. 3. PALISADES (8-0): Dolphins got a scare against University last week and face Hamilton on Friday. 4. SAN PEDRO (4-4): Pirates get Carson tuneup with a Marine League game against Gardena on Friday.
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fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What Drake Maye said about attending the Catholic Memorial-Xaverian football game

He was asked why he chose to attend local high school football game between Catholic Memorial and Xaverian on Friday night. "I heard it was a big game in the local area, I think [it was] two state champions playing," Maye said. "Just trying to support. It brings me back to those days when I was playing." Maye made the trip to Westwood after practice and before the Patriots headed to Nashville for a blowout win against the Titans.
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#week-8
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Sondheimer: Loyola High's Max Meier rises above loss of home and a friend

"I think in this life, everyone has demons in the closet," Meier said. "Everyone has bad things that happen But we realize in these moments, as horrible as they are, losing your things in a fire, they're replaceable, but losing someone who was like an older brother, can't replace that. He's somebody I'll be be chasing to live like he did. As a teenager it was tough, but you learn about life and how every day you have to give it your all."
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Prep talk: Ceasar Reyes of Garfield sets school record with 420 yards rushing

"Ceasar was phenomenal," coach Patrick Vargas said.
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fromwww.latimes.com
3 weeks ago

High school football: Saturday's scores

SoCal high school football results: San Fernando 43-24 Sylmar; Lynwood 35-0; Compton 38-21; Norte Vista 39-27; Mater Dei 29-19; Chadwick 55-20.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

High school football in pictures: Highlights captured from Week 7, 2025

San Mateo's Jovani Hernandez Cruz (10) runs for yardage against King's Academy in the second quarter of their game at King's Academy High School in Sunnyvale, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) San Mateo quarterback Lukas Fitzgerald (9) is tackled by King's Academy's Justin Turner (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at King's Academy High School in Sunnyvale, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. King's Academy defeated San Mateo 28-14. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Staten Island HS football roundup: Petrides gets 100th program win; QB switch ignites PR

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Petrides won its seventh game in as many outings and captured the program's 100th career victory with a 51-0 home victory over Tilden Saturday afternoon in a PSAL 1A Conference encounter. Aiden Gonzalez and Elias Hardt scored two touchdowns apiece in the rout. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Acalanes asserts itself over rival Campolindo with 45-28 win

We're starting a new era, said junior Finley Rivera. It's no longer Campo always beating Acalanes. Rivera helped ring in the changing of the guard in practically every facet of the game, hauling in a 22-yard touchdown from quarterback Tyler Winkles, intercepting a pass from Campo's quarterback and returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. Asked to pick a favorite, Rivera singled out the special teams play, which provided an immediate response to a scoring drive that pulled the Cougars within 3 points
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fromsilive
3 weeks ago
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Staten Island HS football: Tottenville flattens Lincoln to stay undefeated (photos)

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3 weeks ago
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Staten Island HS football: Tottenville flattens Lincoln to stay undefeated (photos)

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

California remains undefeated, snaps losing streak against San Ramon Valley

California ended a seven-year losing streak to San Ramon Valley with a dominant 33-14 victory, led by QB Arjun Banerjee's 274 yards and field goals.
fromsyracuse
3 weeks ago

Your picks: Who is the top linebacker in New York high school football?

With the 2025 New York high school football season underway, we're featuring some of the best players in the state, position by position. One of our recent lists featured the best linebackers in New York. Now we're turning to readers to decide which linebacker is the best of the best in NY in 2025. High School Sports Director
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Lenny Ibarra rushes for 216 yards to lead unbeaten Los Alamitos past Edison

Los Alamitos is 8-0 through disciplined teamwork, strong running, big-play passing, and a defense that adjusted to secure a 41-22 win over Edison.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Sondheimer: Eagle Rock's Melion Busano gave football a chance, and it paid off

Melion Busano overcame early rejection and lack of experience to become the City Section's top running back, rushing 824 yards with 13 touchdowns.
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fromDefector
3 weeks ago

When A High School Football Legend Was Dying, His Teammates Made Sure He Went Out Like A Star | Defector

Mike Lucido was the most celebrated D.C.-area high school football player in the 1970s, starring as Annandale's running back from 1970–1973.
#new-york
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

The Times' City Section high school football rankings

Birmingham holds 51 consecutive City Section victories; Palisades is undefeated; San Pedro quarterback passed 2,000 yards; multiple league championships are pending.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Prep talk: Loyola's Kane Casani is doing his best to make his head coach dad proud

Kane Casani, the son of Loyola head coach Drew Casani, did plenty on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium to make his father proud and change the fortunes of the Cubs. He blocked a field-goal attempt that led to a touchdown, picked up yards for a huge first down and made plenty of tackles in a 13-10 Mission League victory over Gardena Serra.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Prep talk: San Fernando to play Sylmar on Saturday at the Coliseum

Sylmar and San Fernando meet Saturday at the Coliseum in a tripleheader featuring JV, girls flag, and varsity football, with ticket sales supporting the schools.
#southern-section
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fromsyracuse
4 weeks ago

Your picks: Who is the top running back in New York high school football?

Readers will vote to determine the top high school running back in New York for the 2025 season.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Palisades quarterback Jack Thomas leads his team to high-scoring victory over Venice

Palisades edged Venice 56-54 as Jack Thomas threw five touchdown passes and Demare Dezeurn scored multiple touchdowns, including a 55-yard interception return.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Resilient' St. Francis rallies for second win after 0-4 start, 20-19 vs. Mitty

St. Francis rallied from a 13-0 deficit for a 20-19 win as Andrew Franzino led a late drive and Motu Keanaaina scored the decisive touchdown.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Prep talk: The good and bad of playing high school football games at SoFi Stadium

Playing high school football at SoFi provides a memorable, stadium-grade experience but often imposes high costs and logistical challenges for fans and schools.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Journee Tonga helps lift Leuzinger to victory over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium

Leuzinger beat Palos Verdes 40-14, powered by Journee Tonga's three touchdowns and a 100-yard interception return.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos football fondly remembers former coach Allan McGurk at Pink Out' game that now bears his name

Los Gatos High School held an Allan McGurk Memorial Cancer Awareness Game honoring the late freshman coach and showing community support during his family's visit.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

One player discovers the 'grass isn't always greener' elsewhere in high school sports

A high school football player transferred to another school, returned within days, reclaimed his role, and became a five-time team captain demonstrating commitment and growth.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This week's top high school football games

THURSDAY Leuzinger (4-1, 1-0) vs. Palos Verdes (4-2, 1-0) at SoFi Stadium, 8:30 p.m. It's going to be a late night in Inglewood as these two schools vie for what could be the decisive game to determine the Bay League championship. Both have outstanding quarterbacks, Ryan Rakowski for Palos Verdes and Russell Sekona for Leuzinger. Both schools have played challenging schedules. A field goal could decide it. Loyola plays Gardena Serra at 5 p.m. The pick: Leuzinger.
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fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Henninger flag football player nominated for Heart of a Giant award

Ta'kai Baker, Henninger student and Syracuse East flag football quarterback, is a Week 5 nominee for USA Football's Heart of a Giant award.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Beaumont coach Jeff Steinberg is enjoying his 'old school' moment

You have to look long and hard for stability and continuity in this era of transfer mania, but Beaumont football coach Jeff Steinberg is proud to point out that 26 of his 27 players in the starting rotation have been at Beaumont since their freshman seasons. The only one that didn't came as a sophomore. That kind of loyalty and confidence in a program produces community pride and helps build community support every time Beaumont plays.
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fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island HS football: Kasiem Cromwell, A.J. Zimmerman paced PR to Homecoming victory over Canarsie

Port Richmond defeated Canarsie 39-8 in PSAL 4A Homecoming, with Kasiem Cromwell and A.J. Zimmerman each scoring two touchdowns.
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fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island HS sports notebook: Farrell JV football scores big road victory; Curtis boys and girls soccer both win

Monsignor Farrell JV Lions defeated Cardinal Hayes 36-12, powered by Matt Bell passing and Luca Bruno's 185 rushing yards with two touchdowns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Times' City Section high school football rankings

Top 10 high school football rankings list: Birmingham, Carson, Palisades, San Pedro, Garfield, Kennedy, Eagle Rock, King/Drew, Venice, Hamilton.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Two-sport takeover: No. 1 hoops prospect Tyran Stokes scores on turf, stars on hardwood

Tyran Stokes is already the top-ranked hoops prospect in the SportsCenter NEXT 100, but after debuting at wide receiver last weekend with Notre Dame High School (California), he could be well on his way to five-star status on the gridiron as well. The 6-foot-7, 230-pounder posted 57 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 57-14 romp of Culver City High School (California) on Sept. 26. Now, Stokes will slide back over to the hardwood in the Border League on Sunday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN 2), leading Notre Dame (California) against Dynamic Prep (Texas).
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area prep football 2025: Where to find our complete Week 6 coverage

De La Salle dominated Cathedral Catholic-San Diego while Pittsburg rallied late and Archbishop Riordan posted a decisive win during Week 6 high school football action.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area prep football 2025: Where to find our complete Week 6 coverage

Bay Area high school football Week 6 featured dominant wins by De La Salle and Archbishop Riordan, and a late Pittsburg comeback against Los Gatos.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Los Alamitos High football team has grown as a group during 7-0 start

Los Alamitos’ disciplined, homegrown football team is 7-0 thanks to intense focus, strong chemistry, and standout performances from several key players.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Magic of the 300 club in football coaching

Matt Logan recorded his 300th career coaching win at Corona Centennial, becoming the 15th California high school coach to reach 300 victories.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Cramping controversy highlights a night of high school football madness

Sierra Canyon players feigned cramps to disrupt Serra's play, prompting penalties and anger; other games included a 91-13 blowout and a security-related stoppage.
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