Sondheimer: Caleb Sanchez works on starring role in Ivy League
Caleb Sanchez, a Cali boy, packed his memories of sunshine, beaches and In-N-Out burgers to get an Ivy League education and football experience at Columbia…
Mater Dei gets bounce-back win over Bishop Gorman in Vegas
In a town where you can make your own luck or can sink further into an abyss, Mater Dei High dug deep, wiped away memories…
Centennial takes advantage of turnovers to upset Mater Dei
Stadium lights were flashing on and off Friday night after the latest Corona Centennial touchdown against No. 1-ranked Mater Dei in the first half of…
Sierra Canyon’s defensive unit: Call them The Kaboom Squad:
Pow! Bam! Whack!Sierra Canyon has a defense in high school football that needs comic book treatment.Call them “The Kaboom Squad.”At any moment, whether it’s a…
This week’s top high school football games in the Southland
A look at this week’s top high school football games in the Southland.FRIDAYBaltimore St. Frances (1-0) at St. John Bosco (2-0), 7 p.m. Two nationally…
Top storylines for the 2025 Southland prep football season
The high school football season begins this weekend with Week 0 games. Let’s examine storylines and questions to be answered:What will it take for a…
Palos Verdes cornerback Jalen Flowers is a sophomore phenom
Eighth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Jalen Flowers, Palos Verdes defensive back.Jalen Flowers made a spectacular…
Mikhal Johnson is one of many difference-makers on defensive line
Sixth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Mikhal Johnson, Sierra Canyon defensive lineman.Mikhal Johnson, 6 feet 2…
Madden Williams leads way for St. John Bosco’s all-star receivers
Third in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Madden Williams, St. John Bosco receiver.If blockers are a quarterback’s…
Edison passing tournament is set for Saturday
For fans, parents and sportswriters,Edison’s seven-on-seven passing tournament, known as the Battle at the Beach, on Saturday is a key moment in the summer passing…
Mission Viejo, Mater Dei could meet in passing tournament
Saturday is one of those busy days in summer passing competitions for fans to get a sneak peek of the high school football season.Mission Viejo…
St. John Bosco wins Division I regional baseball title with a shutout
On the day he turned 17, Jack Champlin gave himself his own best birthday present, one he got to share with his teammates.The junior right-hander…
Regional roundup: St. John Bosco reaches Division I championship
St. John Bosco is one win a way from a rare Triple Crown — winning championships in the Trinity League, Southern Section Division 1 title…
St. John Bosco’s Jack Champlin is closer extraordinaire in playoffs
If there were an MVP of the Southern Section baseball playoffs, Jack Champlin of St. John Bosco High would be the runaway winner.In 8 1/3…
Rain, lightning disrupt opening games of regional playoffs
There was rain, lightning and some comedic reactions for the strange June weather Tuesday that disrupted the opening day of the Southern California regional baseball…
St. John Bosco wins Division 1 baseball title on walk-off single
To say that St. John Bosco and Santa Margarita engaged in a championship baseball game on Friday night that will be remembered for a lifetime…
Prep talk: As MLB tries to increase Black players, St. John Bosco has positive news
Major League Baseball has been trying for years to increase the number of Black players participating in the sport, creating such programs as the Compton…
Bradford family: Giants in height and volleyball
When the Bradford family walks together on a beach, at an airport, in a restaurant, eyes turn. They aren’t just tall, they’re giants. They aren’t…
St. John Bosco stuns No. 1 Corona 2-0 in Southern Section Division 1 semifinals
Jack Champlin, a junior pitcher for St. John Bosco, surveyed the memorable scene Tuesday afternoon. There were fans standing everywhere — down the lines, around…
High school baseball: Southern Section playoff results and pairings
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFSFRIDAY’S RESULTS QUARTERFINALS DIVISION 1Corona 2, Norco 0St. John Bosco 4, Villa Park 3Santa Margarita 5, Los Alamitos 4Crespi 3, Mira Costa…