Mission Viejo scores only touchdown of game to beat Santa Margarita
Mission Viejo coach Chad Johnson was surrounded by his players late Friday night after an exhilarating 7-3 victory over Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills.“Phenomenal job,”…
Kennedy prevails over Eagle Rock in thrilling, 15-touchdown QB duel
Drenched in sweat and tears, Diego Montes could finally gasp for air in the sweltering heat of the San Fernando Valley summer.It wasn’t the high-90s…
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…
Another setback for Matthew Stafford? Rams vs. Chargers takeaways
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks on the field before a preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 9. (Kyusung Gong / Associated…
High school football: Spanish Springs defeats Simi Valley
High school football began on Friday night in California, and no one was having more fun than the tourists/players from Sparks, Nev., the Spanish Springs…
Running back Brian Bonner of Valencia has speed, and moves, to burn
Second in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Brian Bonner, Valencia running back.There are many ways Brian Bonner…
Newbury Park QB Brady Smigiel even hungrier after winning title
First in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park quarterback.Honored as the The Times’ player…
Inside Jayden Maiava’s quest to become a complete QB for USC
When John Beck first watched Jayden Maiava throw a football up close this summer, he could see pretty quickly why USC might hang its hopes…
Back in L.A.: Wide receiver Keenan Allen agrees to Chargers deal
The Chargers are reuniting with a former franchise star to bolster their receivers unit.Keenan Allen, who racked up more than 10,000 receiving yards during an…
Yadhira Hermenegildo set to make impact for Panorama flag football team
Panorama High‘s flag football team won the Valley Mission League last season, and there’s even more excitement when the season begins this month because the…
Keenan Allen could be nearing a potential reunion with Chargers
Keenan Allen achieved quite a bit in his career with the Chargers — and that’s probably one of the reasons why they’d like to give…
With no Mike Williams, Chargers need Quentin Johnston to deliver
They lost a cherished teammate hours before they started training camp. But the Chargers receivers knew just what to do when they heard of Mike…
Kaedin Robinson suing NCAA in bid to play for UCLA this season
Kaedin Robinson, a former record-setting wide receiver at Appalachian State whose bid to play for UCLA this fall was blocked by the NCAA, has sued…
Former USC receiver Jordan Addison won’t get jail time in DUI case
Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison will avoid jail time for his 2024 DUI citation after pleading no contest to a lesser charge Thursday in Los…
Kennedy’s Diego Montes part of top group of City Section quarterbacks
There once was a time the City Section had the best quarterbacks, the days of John Elway (Granada Hills), Tom Ramsey (Kennedy) and Jay Schroeder…
Michael Wynn Jr. continues family tradition at quarterback
During his days as an All-City quarterback at San Fernando High during the 1980s, Michael Wynn was considered one of the best athletes in the…
Rams’ Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams
Puka Nacua is using organized team activities to hone his craft and prepare for his third NFL season.But the Rams’ star receiver also recently took…
Prep talk: L.A. Jordan’s David Sandy will walk on at Sacramento State
David Sandy, a standout football and volleyball player at L.A. Jordan who became a community hero, said he plans to walk on at Sacramento State.He…
Matthew Stafford and Rams finally agree on a restructured deal
Matthew Stafford is a master at leading comebacks.And, after much offseason uncertainty, the Rams’ star quarterback is staying with the team he led to a…
Rams allow Matthew Stafford’s reps to talk to teams about QB’s value
During the Rams’ run to three playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title in the last four seasons, quarterback Matthew Stafford was more valuable than…