No bad back here

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Morgan Fennell struggled earlier this season with back spasms and stiffness that caused him to miss one game and sit out part of another one, but Friday he proved strong enough to help carry Long Beach Poly to a victory over previously unbeaten Compton. Here’s the Long Beach Press-Telegram story.

Poly Coach Raul Lara has been high on Fennell all season, and against Compton the junior quarterback showed why with an efficient performance in which he completed 12 of 14 passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns.

After seeing Fennell sit out, and watching the Jackrabbits’ early-season struggles on offense, it’s got to be gratifying for all concerned to have a breakout performance in a big game.

- Lauren Peterson