Fast and lip fur-ious
The Times' Adam Tschorn throws down a 'stache challenge.
Especially if given more second-half playing time, the running back will be turning some heads in an expected four-game romp through the playoffs.
Dons force four turnovers in a 33-17 win over the Pirates.
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Interesting matchups headline City Section playoffs
Top-seeded and undefeated Crenshaw plays host to Lake Balboa Birmingham, which is highly dangerous for a 16th-seeded team.
Middlebrooks next to test Notre Dame defense
Fountain Valley's speedy tailback will be trying for his ninth 100-yard rushing game this season.
Southern Section football playoffs promise excitement
The top teams might not necessarily have a clear path to title games, as a few dark horses are ready to pounce.
Audio slide show: The Pit
The home of Trona Tornadoes football team isn't a grass field; here, high school football games are played on an unforgiving bed of sand, rocks and dirt.
Jordan Coach Elijah Asante thankful for lower playoff seeding
The Bulldogs, who were edged by San Pedro for the City Section's fifth seeding, will be at the opposite side of the bracket from top-seeded Crenshaw.
Westlake wins league title
Warriors prove they can challenge for Northern Division title with impressive victory over Marmonte League rival Moorpark.
Football is part of the healing process for Cathedral High star
Kyle Merrill escaped death in a 2006 car crash that killed his brother and two others. The support of family and a counselor helped keep him in the game. Cathedral faces Gardena Serra on Friday night.
Moorpark, Westlake to meet in battle of Ventura County unbeatens
The matchup is believed to be the first meeting of 9-0 football teams in the county.
Eight-man football star bound for the big time, thanks to YouTube
Brigham Young coaches got an eyeful of Collin Keoshian of tiny Santa Clarita Christian School in Internet videos and offered him a full scholarship.
Dana Hills High is riding the crest of the wave
After tough times, this year's 8-1 Dolphins are playing Mission Viejo for the South Coast League championship.
San Marino teen prepares to paddle off to college
Rebeca Felix, who will sign a letter of intent with Stanford this week, carries on a family tradition as a champion rower.
Roosevelt beats Garfield, 28-16
Roughriders turn around a 9-7 halftime deficit to score a victory in rivalry game.
CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program
A Southern Section official says transcripts will be sought from the trial of former coach Russell Otis and a recent Compton school district investigation. 'The gravity of this is severe,' the officia
Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win
The Cougars held the Dons to three first downs in their quest to become the first L.A. City Section team to secure an invitation to a CIF state championship bowl game.
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These football rivalries are hard to rival
Roosevelt vs. Garfield, Edison and Fountain Valley, Crenshaw against Dorsey are matchups that bring special intensity.
A friend across the line in Garfield-Roosevelt game
The East L.A. Classic brings together Jose Victoria and Chris Moreno, who are inseparable, except for tonight.
It's a battle of the unbeatens in O.C. rivalry
Fountain Valley should win over Edison. In East L.A. Classic, it may be Roosevelt's turn after three straight Garfield victories.
No pain, no season for Placentia El Dorado senior
Defying doctors' advice, Garret Dressel refused to quit when he tore a knee ligament during fall practice and has been a solid contributor for the Golden Hawks.
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