Rival schools Fairfax and Westchester reunited at the Open Division City Section championship for the second consecutive year. The Fairfax Lions avenged themselves from their loss last year, defeating the Westchester Comets 60-53. Fairfax was 3-0 against Westchester this season.
Crenshaw senior defensive back Jonah Edmond rises up to a challenge, whether it is solving math equations or solving the offensive schemes of opponents. With a GPA of 3.5, he had the highest GPA on the football team.
View Park sophomore Chima Uka enjoys a solid team effort, his involvement with the Knights football and track and field teams reflect that.
Since they returned in 2016, the Los Angeles Rams created ways to aide various Southland communities. One of the people who help make that possible is former NFL player and South L.A. native Johnathan Franklin, who is a manager of Community Affairs and Engagement for the franchise.
Centennial High School in Compton has rebuilt their football program with the hope to cultivate athletes and scholars.
The Crenshaw vs Dorsey game was more than a rivalry grudge match this season. It was a battle for the Coliseum League crown, as both teams came into the matchup with an undefeated league record. After four quarters of solid competition, Dorsey secured league and rivalry dominance with a 44-35 win.
After struggling against a tough non-Coliseum League schedule, the Dorsey Dons shut out the View Park Knights 49-0 in front of current students and alumni during their homecoming game.
Going into his junior year at Washington State University, Jalen Thompson has a wealth of experience playing safety for the Cougars football team.
Through his years at King/Drew, Akinbi earned a 4.2 overall GPA. During his senior year, he took AP Calculus and AP Physics.
The View Park Boys’ basketball team created a new chapter in the school’s gilded athletic history. The Varsity team won the CIF State Division IV championship and the Junior Varsity squad created a strong resume of wins.
Junipero Serra High School Principal Jeff Guzman has announced that Mr. Richard Jenkins will be the new Athletic Director at Junipero Serra High School.
As Serra battled their way to a state championship, Thomas maintained a 4.2 GPA, taking AP Calculus, honors Spanish 3 and a class at El Camino College.
King/Drew senior power forward Bryce Collier knows the value of hard work and how it can bring positive results. His strong work ethic helped the Golden Eagles earn their first City Section championship.
After aiding the boys’ basketball team to back-to-back championships during his underclassmen years, Kevin Ebiriekwe became captain of a squad that was promoted to the Open division for the 2017-18 season.
Becoming CIF State champions was a battle for the Serra Cavaliers girls’ basketball team. Not only did they battle against the most skilled programs in California, but they had to overcome injuries and maintain a high-octane competitive spirit.