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#flag-football

Three-sport star Alina Argueta leads Banning to City Section flag football finals

Alina Argueta's leadership has propelled Banning High's flag football team to the championship despite earlier struggles and losses.

Flag football playoffs: Verdugo Hills hands Birmingham its first program defeat

Verdugo Hills High School's flag football team, led by Julianna Sarabia, made history by defeating the reigning champions Birmingham in the City Section playoffs.

High school flag football: City Section semifinal pairings

High school flag football playoffs feature key semifinal matchups across three divisions, with championships scheduled for Saturday.

Makena Cook has led unbeaten Orange Lutheran flag football team to No. 1 in nation

Makena Cook excels as a quarterback in flag football, leading her team to a perfect record and national ranking, despite soccer being her primary sport.

High school flag football: Week 3 scores

Long Beach Poly and Serra excelled with dominating wins in high school flag football, showcasing competitive spirit and community pride.

High school flag football: Week 7 scores

High school flag football games featured multiple teams achieving significant victories, indicating a competitive atmosphere and standout performances.

Three-sport star Alina Argueta leads Banning to City Section flag football finals

Alina Argueta's leadership has propelled Banning High's flag football team to the championship despite earlier struggles and losses.

Flag football playoffs: Verdugo Hills hands Birmingham its first program defeat

Verdugo Hills High School's flag football team, led by Julianna Sarabia, made history by defeating the reigning champions Birmingham in the City Section playoffs.

High school flag football: City Section semifinal pairings

High school flag football playoffs feature key semifinal matchups across three divisions, with championships scheduled for Saturday.

Makena Cook has led unbeaten Orange Lutheran flag football team to No. 1 in nation

Makena Cook excels as a quarterback in flag football, leading her team to a perfect record and national ranking, despite soccer being her primary sport.

High school flag football: Week 3 scores

Long Beach Poly and Serra excelled with dominating wins in high school flag football, showcasing competitive spirit and community pride.

High school flag football: Week 7 scores

High school flag football games featured multiple teams achieving significant victories, indicating a competitive atmosphere and standout performances.
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#basketball

Prep talk: Simmons brothers are finally Heritage Christian teammates

Eli and Tae Simmons made memorable plays together in their first basketball game season, marking a special moment for both brothers.

Prep basketball roundup: Defending state girls champion Etiwanda cruises in opening win

Etiwanda girls basketball won their season opener 68-24, demonstrating strong shooting and defense even without three potential starters.

Prep talk: Simmons brothers are finally Heritage Christian teammates

Eli and Tae Simmons made memorable plays together in their first basketball game season, marking a special moment for both brothers.

Prep basketball roundup: Defending state girls champion Etiwanda cruises in opening win

Etiwanda girls basketball won their season opener 68-24, demonstrating strong shooting and defense even without three potential starters.
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#football

How An Imported State Champion Blew Up Virginia High School Football | Defector

Hayfield Secondary School's aggressive recruitment strategy led to immediate success but also to controversy and competitive imbalance, sparking debates about ethics in high school sports.

What's a first down?': Meet Tobi Haastrup, the accidental superstar and coveted recruit

Tobi Haastrup transitioned from knowing nothing about football to becoming a highly sought-after prospect within three months.

Column: City Section football quarterfinal playoff predictions

Narbonne High's team shows resilience and preparation for their playoff return despite prior inactivity and eligibility concerns.

NY high school sacks football team's promising season after locker room 'rap battle' drama

A high school football season was canceled due to a locker room fight that escalated from a rap battle among teammates.

Column: Torrance has nothing to fear with Jake Silverman running the defense

Jake Silverman exemplifies the spirit of determination and athleticism, driven by personal loss and a commitment to multiple sports.

Koa Malau'ulu rallies St. John Bosco to thrilling victory over Orange Lutheran

Koa Malau'ulu became St. John Bosco's first freshman starting quarterback, showcasing incredible resilience by rallying his team to victory after a difficult start.

How An Imported State Champion Blew Up Virginia High School Football | Defector

Hayfield Secondary School's aggressive recruitment strategy led to immediate success but also to controversy and competitive imbalance, sparking debates about ethics in high school sports.

What's a first down?': Meet Tobi Haastrup, the accidental superstar and coveted recruit

Tobi Haastrup transitioned from knowing nothing about football to becoming a highly sought-after prospect within three months.

Column: City Section football quarterfinal playoff predictions

Narbonne High's team shows resilience and preparation for their playoff return despite prior inactivity and eligibility concerns.

NY high school sacks football team's promising season after locker room 'rap battle' drama

A high school football season was canceled due to a locker room fight that escalated from a rap battle among teammates.

Column: Torrance has nothing to fear with Jake Silverman running the defense

Jake Silverman exemplifies the spirit of determination and athleticism, driven by personal loss and a commitment to multiple sports.

Koa Malau'ulu rallies St. John Bosco to thrilling victory over Orange Lutheran

Koa Malau'ulu became St. John Bosco's first freshman starting quarterback, showcasing incredible resilience by rallying his team to victory after a difficult start.
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#religious-beliefs

Citing 'God's Word,' Christian high school refuses to play team with transgender athlete

The decision to withdraw the volleyball team was based on religious beliefs regarding gender, prioritizing their principles over competition.

Trangender Volleyball Controversy Hits SF, as Christian School Forfeits Game Against SF Waldorf Over God's Word'

The controversy over transgender athletes in high school volleyball highlights conflicting beliefs between religious institutions and state policies on gender identity inclusion.

Citing 'God's Word,' Christian high school refuses to play team with transgender athlete

The decision to withdraw the volleyball team was based on religious beliefs regarding gender, prioritizing their principles over competition.

Trangender Volleyball Controversy Hits SF, as Christian School Forfeits Game Against SF Waldorf Over God's Word'

The controversy over transgender athletes in high school volleyball highlights conflicting beliefs between religious institutions and state policies on gender identity inclusion.
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#athlete-of-the-week

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

The weekly Athlete of the Week poll highlights standout performances from high school athletes, engaging the community in the voting process.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

Readers can vote for the Bay Area Athlete of the Week, showcasing their favorite local high school athletes.
Strict rules are enforced to maintain the integrity of the voting process and prevent manipulation.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

The article details the weekly Athlete of the Week poll, encouraging readers to vote for outstanding high school athletes based on their recent performances.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Community voting for the Athlete of the Week encourages support for local high school athletes while prohibiting artificial voting methods.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Voting for the Bay Area News Group's Athlete of the Week is open and no artificial methods are allowed.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

The Bay Area News Group hosts a weekly Athlete of the Week poll to honor outstanding high school athletes.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

The weekly Athlete of the Week poll highlights standout performances from high school athletes, engaging the community in the voting process.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

Readers can vote for the Bay Area Athlete of the Week, showcasing their favorite local high school athletes.
Strict rules are enforced to maintain the integrity of the voting process and prevent manipulation.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

The article details the weekly Athlete of the Week poll, encouraging readers to vote for outstanding high school athletes based on their recent performances.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Community voting for the Athlete of the Week encourages support for local high school athletes while prohibiting artificial voting methods.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Voting for the Bay Area News Group's Athlete of the Week is open and no artificial methods are allowed.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

The Bay Area News Group hosts a weekly Athlete of the Week poll to honor outstanding high school athletes.
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#southern-california

Column: Southern California has the best high school basketball anywhere right now

Southern California is currently the epicenter for elite amateur basketball, showcasing remarkable talent across various high school classes.

Prep talk: Covering the positives in high school sports

Daily positivity in high school sports will be the focus, aiming to inspire and entertain readers while avoiding negativity.

Column: Southern California has the best high school basketball anywhere right now

Southern California is currently the epicenter for elite amateur basketball, showcasing remarkable talent across various high school classes.

Prep talk: Covering the positives in high school sports

Daily positivity in high school sports will be the focus, aiming to inspire and entertain readers while avoiding negativity.
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Entire Tamalpais High School Football Program Put On Probation Over Racist Incidents

Tamalpais High School's football program faces probation due to racism, risking forfeiture of games after repeated incidents involving a Black teammate.
#basketball-rankings

Ranking the 12 top players with development potential across classes

The 'regardless of class' rankings focus on versatility, basketball IQ, and potential impact in expanding player comparisons across all levels.

The Times' preseason top 25 high school basketball rankings

St. John Bosco leads the preseason top 25 boys basketball rankings with a strong trio of players.
Harvard-Westlake retains its championship edge with key players returning.
Eastvale Roosevelt aims for CIF title with strong returning talent.

Ranking the 12 top players with development potential across classes

The 'regardless of class' rankings focus on versatility, basketball IQ, and potential impact in expanding player comparisons across all levels.

The Times' preseason top 25 high school basketball rankings

St. John Bosco leads the preseason top 25 boys basketball rankings with a strong trio of players.
Harvard-Westlake retains its championship edge with key players returning.
Eastvale Roosevelt aims for CIF title with strong returning talent.
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#california-sports

Column: Ontario Christian will try to end Etiwanda's state title run

Etiwanda High remains a dominant force in girls basketball, competing against challenging teams like Ontario Christian this season.

Sierra Canyon edges Marymount in girls' volleyball

Marymount girls' volleyball continues its competitive rivalry with Sierra Canyon, reflecting both teams' strengths and challenges as they vie for league dominance.

Column: Ontario Christian will try to end Etiwanda's state title run

Etiwanda High remains a dominant force in girls basketball, competing against challenging teams like Ontario Christian this season.

Sierra Canyon edges Marymount in girls' volleyball

Marymount girls' volleyball continues its competitive rivalry with Sierra Canyon, reflecting both teams' strengths and challenges as they vie for league dominance.
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#athletics

Evanson: If you're not a fan of volleyball, maybe you should be? Especially now

Volleyball offers an exciting experience and will kick off its season concurrently with soccer and football playoffs.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Voting for the Athlete of the Week is open to all readers, but it prohibits email votes and bot use.

Flag football playoffs: Riley Crooks gets three interceptions in Edison's win over Thousand Oaks

Oxnard's Mia Mata is leading as quarterback in the inaugural Southern Section girls' flag football playoffs.

Evanson: If you're not a fan of volleyball, maybe you should be? Especially now

Volleyball offers an exciting experience and will kick off its season concurrently with soccer and football playoffs.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Voting for the Athlete of the Week is open to all readers, but it prohibits email votes and bot use.

Flag football playoffs: Riley Crooks gets three interceptions in Edison's win over Thousand Oaks

Oxnard's Mia Mata is leading as quarterback in the inaugural Southern Section girls' flag football playoffs.
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#city-section-playoffs

Girls' high school volleyball: City Section playoff pairings

Taft and Granada Hills face off in the Open Division semifinals, highlighting the competitive nature of high school girls volleyball.

Boys' water polo: City Section playoff pairings

Palisades Dolphins, the top seed, aim for another championship title in the City Section Open Division playoffs.

Girls' high school volleyball: City Section playoff pairings

Taft and Granada Hills face off in the Open Division semifinals, highlighting the competitive nature of high school girls volleyball.

Boys' water polo: City Section playoff pairings

Palisades Dolphins, the top seed, aim for another championship title in the City Section Open Division playoffs.
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Oregon high school boys soccer 2024 state tournament brackets

Oregon high school boys soccer postseason brackets are finalized for Class 6A and 3A/2A/1A as of October 29.
#bullying

Football player alleges he was assaulted by teammates at Santa Margarita Catholic High School

High school athlete faces severe abuse in locker room, highlighting critical issues of safety and oversight in school sports programs.

Catholic school football players took turns assaulting 15-year-old teammate, suit says

A football player was brutally assaulted by teammates in a locker room, highlighting issues of bullying and hazing in sports.

Football player alleges he was assaulted by teammates at Santa Margarita Catholic High School

High school athlete faces severe abuse in locker room, highlighting critical issues of safety and oversight in school sports programs.

Catholic school football players took turns assaulting 15-year-old teammate, suit says

A football player was brutally assaulted by teammates in a locker room, highlighting issues of bullying and hazing in sports.
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Girls' high school volleyball: Southern Section playoff results and updated pairings

Mater Dei will host Huntington Beach in a critical final round of pool play in the Southern Section playoffs.

Dominant duo Priscilla Grinner, Georgia Brown lead Granada Hills to City tennis title

Granada Hills girls' tennis team clinched the City Section championship, overcoming a deficit to secure their victory led by senior players Brown and Grinner.

Revisiting Travis Hunter's high school exploits: He's the best skill kid I've ever been around'

Travis Hunter's dynamic play is redefining expectations for college football, showcasing unprecedented versatility and performance.

Column: Santa Margarita High changes how it celebrates college-bound athletes

The traditional national letters of intent are being replaced by grants in aid to specify scholarship funds in collegiate athletics.

City football standouts: Who you should know about with one week left in regular season

City Section football boasts impressive talent, evidenced by emerging stars and their outstanding performances in various positions.

Nikolas Khamenia of Harvard-Westlake chooses Duke over UCLA

Nikolas Khamenia commits to Duke, aiming to contribute to their national championship aspirations with his versatility and high basketball IQ.

Exclusive | NYC high school's JV football season canceled after 3 teens arrested for sexually abusing teammate in apparent hazing incident

Three teens were arrested for sexually abusing a teammate in a hazing incident at James Madison High School, leading to serious legal charges.

Corona Centennial gears up for Division 1 playoffs with win over Murrieta Valley

Corona Centennial football is quietly building momentum, aiming for surprise success in the postseason despite initial skepticism.
#football-rankings

City Section top 10 football rankings

San Pedro's line play improvement leads the City Section rankings after Week 3.

City Section top 10 football rankings

Narbonne's future games are uncertain due to a boycott threat, despite being ranked first.
Birmingham sets a section record with their ongoing winning streak, despite a struggling overall performance.

City Section top 10 football rankings

Narbonne maintains the top spot after securing another forfeit victory, demonstrating their strength in the City Section rankings.

City Section top 10 football rankings

San Pedro's line play improvement leads the City Section rankings after Week 3.

City Section top 10 football rankings

Narbonne's future games are uncertain due to a boycott threat, despite being ranked first.
Birmingham sets a section record with their ongoing winning streak, despite a struggling overall performance.

City Section top 10 football rankings

Narbonne maintains the top spot after securing another forfeit victory, demonstrating their strength in the City Section rankings.
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JSerra baseball coach Brett Kay criticizes colleges for dropping recruits late in year

College baseball recruiting is unpredictable due to roster limit changes, leading to programs withdrawing offers from previously committed high school players.

San Pedro forfeiting game against Narbonne in protest of alleged rule violations

San Pedro and Banning forfeit against Narbonne over alleged rule violations, shaking up the Marine League standings and raising questions about competition integrity.

Vote now: Which Week 7 high school football game should we cover?

The Bay Area News Group is empowering readers to choose high school football games for coverage through a weekly poll.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

The Athlete of the Week poll invites community participation while enforcing strict rules against voting manipulation.
#cross-country

Rylee Blade shatters girls' record at Woodbridge Cross Country Classic

Rylee Blade set a new meet record in the girls' sweepstakes race, completing the course in 15:20.3.

Staten Island HS cross country: Farrell varsity claims SIHST&FA season opener at Ocean Breeze

Monsignor Farrell's varsity cross country team won the season opener, honoring late coach George Kochman in a competitive race at Ocean Breeze Park.

Rylee Blade shatters girls' record at Woodbridge Cross Country Classic

Rylee Blade set a new meet record in the girls' sweepstakes race, completing the course in 15:20.3.

Staten Island HS cross country: Farrell varsity claims SIHST&FA season opener at Ocean Breeze

Monsignor Farrell's varsity cross country team won the season opener, honoring late coach George Kochman in a competitive race at Ocean Breeze Park.
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Football Will Live Or Die With Its Rivalries | Defector

The historic football rivalries in Worcester reflect deep cultural roots and changing landscapes in education and community ties.

Girls flag football sanctioned as HS sport in PA

Pennsylvania officially sanctioned girls' flag football as a high school sport, promoting greater female participation in athletics and expanding opportunities for young athletes.

An extravagant high school football stadium reminds us of journalism values overlooked since the pandemic - Poynter

In-person journalism, though challenging, reveals insights and connections lost in virtual communication.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Desert Christian Academy dominated Desert Chapel in a strong league matchup.
Long Beach Wilson's significant win reflects their strong performance this season.
Fontana achieved an impressive shutout victory against Ontario.
Gahr and Garden Grove's match demonstrated the competitiveness of the nonleague games.

Halvorsen sisters lead Thousand Oaks volleyball's promising start

Thousand Oaks girls volleyball proves formidable with the Halvorsen sisters leading, aiming for greater success in postseason play.

High School Coach Sued For Alleged Assault of Student

A high school football coach faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for allegedly beating a student severely.

'Divine intervention': Why Brian Brennan has officiated high school football for 54 seasons

Brian Brennan's journey from an intrigued graduate to a veteran football official underscores the deep connections and rapport that officiating fosters in high school sports.
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