A Classic Confrontation : The Rivalry

The Garfield-Roosevelt rivalry began in 1926. The schools have played 60 games in that time, with Roosevelt leading the series, 32-21-7. Garfield, however, has won 10 of the last 15 games. The game was named “The East Los Angeles Classic” in 1972.

Scores for the last 15 years:

1995--Garfield, 54-10

1994--Garfield, 20-6

1993--Garfield, 26-21

1992--Garfield, 14-0

1991--Garfield, 7-0

1990--Roosevelt, 7-0

1989--Garfield, 28-27

1988--Roosevelt, 21-8

1987--Tie, 14-14

1986--Garfield, 33-10

1985--Roosevelt, 3-0

1984--Roosevelt, 24-23

1983--Garfield, 21-6

1982--Garfield, 20-13

1981--Garfield, 31-13