HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

By DAVID WHARTON

Oct. 9, 1998 12 AM PT

La Canada 35, Hoover 12--The Spartans scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to break open a tight nonleague game at La Canada.

La Canada (2-3) got most of its offense from Nate Dane, who completed 15 of 22 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Greg Swenson had four receptions for 89 yards, including scoring plays of 25 and 59 yards.

Jason Young rushed 27 times for 187 yards and two touchdowns for Hoover (0-5).

La Canada’s Glenn Falkenberg made two of the Spartans’ three interceptions to end Hoover scoring threats.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

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