Student Athlete of the Week: Anthony Torrence
November 21, 2024
King/Drew senior Anthony Torrence is one of four captains of the football team. He has helped the Golden Eagles reach the CIF City Section Division I Semifinals.
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Chiefs Overcome First Half Deficit to Win 17-10 Over Chargers
October 4, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers held a 10-0 first-quarter lead against the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, but it was not enough. They could not snap a five-game losing streak against its AFC West foes.
King/Drew Beats Marquez 27-21 in Overtime Thriller
September 21, 2024
On their next possession, King/Drew endured a penalty and a sack, but Martin found a way to make a touchdown rush. With 2:01 left in the third quarter, the Eagles were ahead 21-7 over the Gladiators.
Former NFL All-Pro Hosts Free Football Camp
September 4, 2024
Former NFL all-pro Marcellus Wiley hosted his Project Transition’s Champions of Change NFL Skills Camp at Crespi High School on Saturday, August 31.
Bears assistant Jennifer King was a successful basketball coach but couldn’t pass up NFL opportunity
August 16, 2024
Jennifer King was a champion women’s basketball coach when she made a tough decision to pursue a career in football.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kameryn Hurst
June 26, 2024
Carson junior Kameryn Hurst aimed to be the best player on the field for the Colts football team and the fastest runner for the track and field team this past season.
BornBaller Academy Shapes Next Generation of Football with WR Training
June 12, 2024
t may sound cliché, but Zaire Andre literally lives and breathes football. The Inglewood native started his sports journey at the age of five years old. He has played youth sports (football and basketball) in Inglewood and attended multiple grade schools including: Dodson and Carnegie Middle School, which led him to Crenshaw High School and graduating from Inglewood High School with a full ride scholarship to play football at Washington State University. After spending two years in Washington, Andre came back home to Los Angeles and transferred to El Camino Junior College, where he earned his associate’s degree. He continued his football journey in San Antonio, Texas at the University of Incarnate Word and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2019.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kameron Gates
May 29, 2024
King/Drew senior Kameron Gates plays football and basketball for the Golden Eagles. Gates will be continuing his football career at Morehouse in the fall.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jeremiah Blackmon
May 8, 2024
Crenshaw senior Jeremiah Blackmon plays basketball and football for the Cougars. He helped the football team win a Division III City Section championship in 2022. This season, the Cougars had a 11-3 overall record and led the Coliseum League with a 4-1 record.
New View Park Football Coaches Aim to Compete
April 24, 2024
The View Park Knights football team will be heading into the 2024 season with Gustyn Cook as head coach. Cook took on the job with a mindset of getting the Knights back to its competitive ways.
Vincent Jefferson Elevates Cathedral Football
April 10, 2024
After being interim head coach for most of the 2023 season, Vincent Jefferson will be taking the helm of the Cathedral Phantoms football team for the 2024 season. Jefferson has not only been on the coaching staff for 13 years, but he also taught at the school for 10 years.
Caleb Williams Give Scholarships to BGCMLA Youth
April 3, 2024
USC stand-out quarterback Caleb Williams always has a mindset of giving back, especially to the Boys and Girls Club. During his final season with the Trojans, Williams partnered with Dr. Pepper to provide scholarships to high school seniors.
Student Athlete of the Week: Freeman Hopkins
April 3, 2024
Washington Prep senior Freeman Hopkins always prioritizes the needs of the team, whether it be in football or basketball. He helped the Generals boy’s basketball team win the City Section Division I title and the football team reach the City Section Division III championship game.
Student Athlete of the Week: Christian Dixon
March 7, 2024
This spring, wide receiver Cristian Dixon will be graduating from the University of Michigan. Dixon was a former Mater Dei stand out, making 35 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns in his junior year.
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.