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Hamilton brothers have found a love and a livelihood in basketball
Oldest brother Gary has played pro ball overseas, Jordan is on the Denver Nuggets, and younger brothers Isaac and Daniel are bound for college programs.
Baseball is diamond in the rough to black players at Gardena Serra
'In the inner city, all you hear is that baseball is racist,' says player for Serra, which boasts predominantly black roster. The team, headed to playoffs, has unique vibe that may help boost sport.
Tommy Wilson, son of 'Back to the Future' actor, stars in win
Junior pitcher from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, whose dad played 'Biff' in movie classic, throws five shutout innings in 6-1 win over Riverside North in Southern Section Division 1 wild-card playoff game.
Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoff pairings unveiled
In single-elimination playoffs, what matters is 'a team getting hot at the right time and having a little luck,' says the coach of No. 3-seeded Harvard-Westlake.
Transfer rules in prep sports are still not deterring cheaters
Illegal recruiting of athletes continues despite a perception that it has been mostly eradicated.
San Fernando earns top seeding in City Section baseball playoffs
Reseda Cleveland, Chatsworth and Wilmington Banning are also seeded in the top four for the Division I tournament.
Hurdler Reginald Bell to join Eastern Michigan football team
Los Angeles Dorsey senior, the fastest 110-meter hurdler in a California high school, looks forward to taking his skills to the college football field.
Pitcher Henry Baker delivers title to Agoura
Left-hander strikes out nine in a 2-1 victory over Simi Valley that clinches the Marmonte League championship for the Chargers.
Loyola sprinters pass test without a glitch
They set a school record in winning the Mission League boys' 400-meter relay title by displaying precision in one key facet — passing of the baton.
A long and winding road for Mater Dei's Aaron Cross and family
The grandfather of Aaron Cross drove more than 200 miles a day for three years so the standout pitcher could attend Mater Dei. 'I love the man to death,' says Cross, who's even learned to like the Beatles songs that were often the soundtrack for the commute.
What to watch for as prep football teams begin spring drills
San Fernando quarterback Cristian Solano, who passed for 3,064 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior but has no scholarship offers, might get attention.
Oaks Christian's Phil Bickford draws crowd when he's alone on mound
Bickford's talent has put him in position to be a possible first-round pick in June MLB amateur draft. He says he appreciates the pro scouts' interest, even as he blocks it out when he's pitching.
Cleveland shuts out Chatsworth in battle for first place
Jack Hartman goes the distance in a 1-0 West Valley League victory and drives in the run with a first-inning single.
Thomas Hudnut leaves a legacy of excellence at Harvard-Westlake
The school's retiring president and CEO set out in 1989 to make extracurricular activities an important part of the student experience. The result is a record of academic and athletic success.
