Youth Roundup: La Cañada Junior squads win playoff openers

Junior Pee Wee

La Cañada 27, Covina Vikings 18

The Gladiators won Saturday at Charter Oak High in the first round of the playoffs

In the semifinals, they will face the Walnut Valley Cowboys at District Field in Covina.

Pee Wee

Rosemead Rebels 16, La Cañada 14 (overtime)

La Cañada lost on Sunday in the first round to top-seeded Rosemead. The Gladiators tied the game at 8 with less than two minutes to play to force overtime.

Junior Midgets

La Cañada 37, Rosemead Rebels 14

The Gladiators remained undefeated with a win Sunday in the first round of the playoffs at Muir High. Next up for the Gladiators in the semifinals on Sunday are the Covina Vikings at District Field in Covina.