Staff reports
After being unable to practice all week because of a sprained ankle, Wadood runs for 195 yards in 34 carries to help the Lancers win at home in a Pac-5 Division first-round playoff game.
By Ben Bolch
The Gondoliers opt to not run up the score against the injury-plagued Saints in a City Section Division I first-round playoff game. Third-seeded Venice will play host to sixth-seeded San Pedro next Friday.
By David Wharton
The rag-tag squad produced some of the worst football in state history, losing 37 straight games. But a new coach with a creative approach sparks a surprising turnaround.
By Eric Sondheimer
The nephew of Keyshawn Johnson has virtually come out of nowhere to become the big-time receiver the Toreadors will need in the playoffs.
Santa Ana Mater Dei vs. Long Beach Poly is on tap, among other noteworthy matchups.
By Eric Sondheimer
Crespi quarterback Kenny Stenhouse and receiver Devin Lucien combine to lift the Celts over Sunset League champion Los Alamitos in the Pac-5 Division playoff opener.
By Eric Sondheimer
Two seasons ago, the Mariners were on a 37-game losing streak. Now with Larry Muno running the program, they are Santa Fe League champions and headed to the playoffs.
By Eric Sondheimer
The move by the school district to cede a share of authority by 2013 means that other public and private schools could join the City Section or leave for the Southern Section.
By Eric Sondheimer
High school teams begin their quest for conference titles this week. Here's how Eric Sondheimer sees things playing out.
By Ben Bolch
Top 10 teams pick up victories heading into the playoffs.
By Ben Bolch
Colts' tough nonleague schedule impressed seeding committee. Crenshaw is seeded No. 2, Venice is No. 3 and Dorsey is No. 4.
By Rick Rojas
Taft High in Woodlands Hills provides sign language interpreters for the youths, who participate fully in football, basketball, cross country, track. 'I love the physicality of it, the action,' says one teen about his gridiron experience. 'When I put on this helmet, I'm a different person. I'm a warrior.'
By Eric Sondheimer
The Cougars put together a five-touchdown performance in the first quarter to open a 34-0 lead over the Dons, who entered the game undefeated. Crenshaw will go against Carson for the top seeding in the playoffs.
Staff reports
The Warriors secure the Serra League's top spot in a battle between two unbeaten teams.
By Eric Sondheimer
Three motivated defensive linemen will try to chase down the unbeaten Dons' quarterback Joseph Gray in Friday's Coliseum League championship game. How well they succeed will likely determine the outcome.
Staff reports
Huskies defeat Roosevelt, 63-21, in Big VIII League championship game. Los Alamitos trims Huntington Beach Edison, 26-21.
By Ben Bolch
Los Angeles Crenshaw takes on L.A. Dorsey in a showdown between archrivals for the top seeding for the City Section Division I playoffs.
By Diane Pucin
National Women's Law Center complaint deals with law requiring equal sports opportunities. But school district points to its range of girls' and coed teams.
By Eric Sondheimer
Brea Olinda's Kyle Caudill, Valencia's Lonnie Jackson and Long Beach Poly's Ryan Anderson are expected to sign with the Eagles on Wednesday, but don't look for them to get behind the Celtics.
By Eric Sondheimer
Cowboys are 9-0 under first-year Coach Matt McCain after coming into the season with an 18-game losing streak.
By Ben Bolch
A look at the top teams in Southern California.
By Melissa Rohlin
The cross-country runner has not only earned a top ranking. He's also learned discipline and comradeship as his road toward the nationals continues.
By Ben Bolch
Loss by previously unbeaten Westlake Village Westlake eliminates a potential candidate for the premier Open Division and Division I bowl berths.