L.A. Times - High School Sports

Eight-man football star bound for the big time, thanks to YouTube

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Brigham Young coaches got an eyeful of Collin Keoshian of tiny Santa Clarita Christian School in Internet videos and offered him a full scholarship.

The Brigham Young University football coaching staff had never seen Collin Keoshian play a down in person. Never seen him catch a pass, finish a block or make a tackle.

Dana Hills High is riding the crest of the wave

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:46:00 -0800

After tough times, this year's 8-1 Dolphins are playing Mission Viejo for the South Coast League championship.

The city of Dana Point is filled with coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean. Besides the spectacular views, refreshing air and expensive houses, Dana Point has just about everything but a top high school football team -- but that's changing.

The Times' top 25

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

High school football rankings for the Southland by Ben Bolch:

The Times' high school football rankings by Ben Bolch:

San Marino teen prepares to paddle off to college

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rebeca Felix, who will sign a letter of intent with Stanford this week, carries on a family tradition as a champion rower.

Under dark clouds, cool temperatures and occasional rain, more than a dozen teenage girls dressed in T-shirts and shorts are paddling up and down the back channels of Alamitos Bay in Long Beach.

Two wins make a big difference for Lake Balboa Birmingham

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Patriots (2-7 overall) could get playoff consideration with another victory.

Two weeks ago, Lake Balboa Birmingham High's football team had just lost its best player and was facing the possibility of a winless season.

Roosevelt beats Garfield, 28-16

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Roughriders turn around a 9-7 halftime deficit to score a victory in rivalry game.

Trailing, 9-7, at halftime in the East L.A. Classic, Los Angeles Roosevelt turned to the versatile Manny Ayon to ignite its offense, and the Roughriders (8-1, 5-0) went on to claim a 28-16 victory over Los Angeles Garfield (4-5, 2-3) before close to a capacity crowd at East Los Angeles College.

CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

A Southern Section official says transcripts will be sought from the trial of former coach Russell Otis and a recent Compton school district investigation. 'The gravity of this is severe,' the officia

High school sports federation officials will investigate possible rules violations involving the Compton Dominguez High boys' basketball team that came to light during the criminal trials of former basketball coach Russell Otis and in a recent internal investigation by the Compton Unified School District.

Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Cougars held the Dons to three first downs in their quest to become the first L.A. City Section team to secure an invitation to a CIF state championship bowl game.

As stumbling blocks go, it wasn't exactly Mt. Everest.

How the top 25 fared

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Times' high school football rankings, how they fared, and next game on the schedule:

The Times' high school football rankings, how they fared, and opponent (losing teams in gray):

These football rivalries are hard to rival

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Roosevelt vs. Garfield, Edison and Fountain Valley, Crenshaw against Dorsey are matchups that bring special intensity.

Luke Gane had to be there, even at his own peril.