For the second year in a row, the Blazers of Sierra Canyon took home the CIF Southern Section Open Division Final title in a classic 59-48 win over the Mater Dei Monarchs on Friday at the Pyramid in Long Beach.
Rams Alum Brandon Manumaluena, community affairs manager Jonathan Franklin and cheerleaders give their wisdom to the students of Jordan High School.
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Since the beginning of 2020, the King/Drew Golden Eagles boys basketball team has been on a winning streak. With only four losses this season, the Golden Eagles are ranked 35 in the state.
The Gardena Panthers football team ended their rollercoaster season with a victory after defeating the Marquez Gladiators 14-8 in the City Section Division III Championship. Gardena has not won a City Section championship since 2000.
The Crenshaw Cougars football team remain undefeated in the Coliseum League play after defeating the Dorsey Dons 51-0 during their Homecoming and Rivalry game. Dorsey made costly turnovers and the Crenshaw offense bested the Dorsey defense.
The Morningside Monarchs football team had a lot to fight for in their matchup against the Los Angeles Romans on Friday. Not only were they looking to end their four-game losing streak, they wanted to protect their true home field.
Senior linebacker Q’marr Allen is using his voice to create change at Los Angeles High School. Not only is Allen a captain of the football team, but he is a leader in different ways on campus.
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Senior Udochukwu Ebiriekwe has become a prominent figure at Crenshaw High School. Along with being a multi-sport athlete, he is the ASB Vice President and a member of the sports injury prevention program Team Heal.
Dorsey senior Jaidin LaCount has been playing on the varsity girls basketball team for four years. She helped the team put on a contending campaign this past season with a 16-7 overall record. The Dons also won the Coliseum League title with an 8-0 League record. After averaging 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game this season, LaCount was named on the 2019 All-City Division II team. “This team is much closer than the previous year,” LaCount said. “We win games more simply because we have a better connection with each other.” LaCount noted how playing in the
Carson Colts sophomore Jason Bell makes the Colts frosh/soft track and field team a competitive force. His talents led him to compete and excel at the City Section championships.
May 9 marks the fourth consecutive year that the View Park Knights softball team reached the playoffs. This season presents a new challenge to the program as they were upgraded to division I competition. View Park finished their season with a contending 11-4 overall record and a 10-0 Coliseum League record. The Knights will face the Hamilton Yankees on Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. “It was very good but at the same time very challenging,” senior Sam Johnson said about the season. “We’re trying to get through them as best as we can.” View Park battled the
The Serra Cavaliers softball team showed how prepared they are to defend their division seven Southern Section championship. On Thursday, they committed the season sweep of their rivals, the St. Bernard Vikings with a 15-0 victory.
Dorsey senior linebacker D’Mar Johnson realizes how the lessons learned during a game can last long after the regulated minutes run out. Football does more than just develop a person’s athleticism. “I just like the contact of the sport and the sport, it gives you an edge on how to become a better person in life,” he said. “It’s not even just a game, it’s really a lifestyle that you live.” Johnson helped the Dons earn an 8-5 overall record and pace the Coliseum League with a 5-0 record. Although they had a tough start to their season, the team
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.