Sparks Host Basketball Clinic in Long Beach
March 13, 2024
The Los Angeles Sparks recently hosted a skills development Clinic and Q&A Session at the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach.
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High School
Local Schools Battle in the CIF State Championships
March 1, 2024
With six seconds left in regulation, the Hamilton Yankees girls’ basketball team was tied at 44 with the Santa Margarita Eagles in the second round of the CIF Division II State playoffs.
King/Drew Boys, Birmingham Girls Win Open Division Titles
February 29, 2024
The King/Drew Golden Eagles boys and the Birmingham Patriots girls basketball teams have won the City Section Open Division Championships.
Gardena Girls, Carson Boys Win City Section Titles
February 26, 2024
The Gardena Panthers girls’ basketball team ended their City Section playoff run on a high note by defeating the Fremont Pathfinders 54-12 to win the Girls Division IV City Section Title.
Westchester Outlasts Hamilton’s Late Rally in City Section Semifinals
February 19, 2024
The Westchester Lady Comets are now one win away from getting back-to-back City Section Open Division titles after they defeated the Hamilton Yankees 66-58.
Washington Prep, San Pedro Reach Division I City Section Title Match
February 18, 2024
The Washington Prep Generals will battle the San Pedro Pirates boy’s basketball team in the Division I CIF City Section Championship. The Generals defeated the Fairfax Lions 58-46 in the City Section Semifinals. The Pirates punched their ticket to the championship by defeating Crenshaw 70-63.
Student Athlete of the Week: Alysa Davis
February 15, 2024
Palos Verdes Peninsula junior Alysa Davis is a veteran golfer who helped her high school golf team reach the CIF Southern Section Regional playoffs this past season.
Student Athlete of the Week: De’Marion Brown
February 8, 2024
Senior De’Marion Brown helped the Jordan Bulldogs earn their first CIF City Section Championship since 1980. He plays a variety of positions with the Bulldogs, including wide receiver, cornerback, linebacker, and quarterback.
King/Drew Basketball Continues Strong Campaign in Win Over Dorsey
January 28, 2024
The King/Drew Golden Eagles boy’s and girl’s basketball teams displayed their dominance in the Coliseum League when they defeated the Dorsey Dons on Wednesday. The King/Drew girls defeated the Donnas 65-8 and the King/Drew boys bested Dorsey with a 76-42 victory.
Student Athlete of the Week: Donce’ Lewis
January 25, 2024
Crenshaw senior quarterback Donce’ Lewis helped lead the Cougars football team to the CIF City Section Championship for two consecutive seasons. During his junior year, he helped the Cougars win the City Section title.
Stan Johnson, Beloved Dorsey Track and Field Coach, Passes Away
January 18, 2024
Stan Johnson, a beloved figure in the Dorsey High School track and field community and the father of current Dorsey Head Football Coach Stafon Johnson, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 63 years old.
Dreams to Reality for Peyton Woodyard
January 18, 2024
Imagine waking up on New Year’s Day to jump on the football team charter bus of your dream school: The University of Alabama. The charter bus traveled to the Grandaddy of Them All, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinals at the Rose Bowl. That was the life of early enrollee safety Peyton Woodyard of St. John Bosco in Bellflower, CA.
Crenshaw’s King Peterson Calls Game in Quadruple Overtime Thriller
January 15, 2024
Coliseum League play started on a high note with the Crenshaw Cougars boys basketball team defeating the Washington Prep Generals 113-112 in quadruple overtime.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kody Gaines
January 11, 2024
Serra freshman Kody Gaines will start his high school career in baseball this spring. He also played on the football team this past season.
Student Athlete of the Week: Lyric Stevens
January 4, 2024
Throughout her formative years, King/Drew sophomore Lyric Stevens had been too shy to show off her talents or to try something new. This school year, it all changed when she decided to play on the Golden Eagles girl’s Flag Football team.