BELLFLOWER — Before Friday’s CIF Southern-Section Division 1 playoff opener versus San Clemente, St. John Bosco head coach Jason Negro looked forward to something new. “For us, it’s a fresh opponent,” Negro said. “We haven’t seen San Clemente since 2019. To be able to come into this game to play a new opponent, it’s pretty exciting.…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Serra back Cincere Rhaney gets snared by Los Alamitos defender in CIFSS Div. 2 quarterfinal football playoff game Friday November 10, 2023 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Los Alamitos quarterback Alonzo Esparza can’t escape Serra lineman Khary Wilder during CIFSS Div. 2…
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PHOENIX — For most of Friday night, it looked like the Lakers’ matchup with the Phoenix Suns was going to go how the previous three games of their road trip did. There was another starting lineup, their fourth in as many games. The Lakers once again faced a double-digit deficit in the first quarter and…
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Long Beach Poly wide receiver Jordan Malauulu, right, makes the catch as Servite cornerback Tristin Ordaz, center, pulls him down in the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinal playoff in Norwalk on Friday, November 10, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) Servite quarterback Leo Hannan fires a pass agaisnt Long Beach Poly in the CIF-SS Division…
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Chaminade’s Marquis Jones gets by Villa Park defenders during their CIF Southern Section Division 3 quarterfinal game November 10, 2023.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Chaminade kicker Ryon Sayeri smiles after a successful field goal against Villa Park during their CIF Southern Section Division 3 quarterfinal game November 10, 2023.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)…
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LOS ANGELES — At least UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin is consistent. Following each mistake one of his players committed on Friday night, the head coach was quick to stare down his bench, seeking a replacement. Constant subbing persisted throughout UCLA’s 68-50 victory over Lafayette (1-1), producing a game that lacked flow, one marred by…
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Prince Williams (6) of Oaks Christian breaks up a pass to Dijon Lee, Jr. of Misson Viejo in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, November 10, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Jeron Jones (24) of Mission Viejo raises one finger…
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SIMI VALLEY – Simi Valley football defeated Crean Lutheran 27-7 Friday night to advance to the CIF Southern Section Division 6 semifinals. The win for Simi Valley marks the 300th win for Simi Valley head coach Jim Benkert. With the win, Benkert becomes the 14th head coach in California state history reach the milestone, according…
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MISSION VIEJO — Trabuco Hills’ football team was simply overmatched in its CIF-SS Division 4 quarterfinal against La Serna on Friday at Trabuco Hills High School. La Serna built a three-touchdown lead by early in the second quarter, extended that lead in the third quarter and went on to a 50-14 victory. The Lancers (9-3)…
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A Corona del Mar Middle and High School student was suspended this week, allegedly for saying remarks deemed to be threatening, such as “Free Palestine,” to a classmate, according to social media posts circulating Friday. Newport-Mesa Unified Assistant Superintendent Kerrie Torres confirmed the student was suspended for three days from classroom instruction starting on Nov.…
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