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Serra Khalil Tate Dominates Alemany

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Jevone Moore
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Alemany Warriors vs Serra Cavaliers
Alemany Warriors vs Serra Cavaliers (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct 30, 2015 Serra's Khalil Tate (14) on way to 87 yard TD run on Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct 30, 2015 Serra’s Khalil Tate (14) on way to 87 yard TD run on Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Gardena, Ca – It was time to hold off a very hungry Alemany coming off 3 tough losses for the first time in coach Dean Herrington career. Serra did just that with a dominating 41-34 victory to capture the Mission League title outright for back to back years.  The star of the night Khalil Tate who accounted for 500 of Serra 594 total offense yards.

Tonight’s victory was Serra head coach Scott Altenberg 161 career win. This week Altenberg message was clear “Character”, wanting his team not to lose focus and be smart. It looks like the team responded and let its words be spoken by their play.

Oct 30, 2015 Serra's Kobe Smith (80) celebrating first half TD catch on Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct 30, 2015 Serra’s Kobe Smith (80) celebrating first half TD catch on Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

This was a game of two different half’s, which started out as 27-27 shoot out to began the game. Alemany Sophomore quarterback Brevin White had an efficient first half completing 10/14 passes.   While Serra explode on the scoreboard first with 33 yards TD, followed by quick strike Alemany responds with 51 yards catch by Jarrin Pierce. With score tied already 7-7 and there was still 10:17 on clock in first half. Alemany kicks off to Serra and steals the onside kick and goes on short field for a score. On the next play White connects with Johnny Edwards and 14-7 lead still in first quarter and 9:20 left.

Oct 30, 2015 Alemany Jarrin Pierce (3) running after a catch on Serra during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct 30, 2015 Alemany Jarrin Pierce (3) running after a catch on Serra during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Cavaliers showed poise all night not getting to low or high with the game swinging back and forth. There was plenty of fireworks and hard hits, great grabs, and speed on speed.  One Tate big targets was Kobe Smith who had 3 catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns, one being an exciting 4th & 13 touchdown grabs that seem to set the tone of the game.

After the teams emerged from the locker room both teams defense stepped up in second half. Serra man child defensive end Oluwole Betiku who finished with 5 sacks for the game. They started to move him around more to avoid the double teams that he was facing in first half. Quarterback Tate was slowed down as much as speed bump on a side street still managed to find few more creases in the Alemany defense. The Cavaliers were all smiles knowing they had taking Alemany best shot and came away victorious.

Oct 30, 2015 Serra's Isaiah Diego-Williams (15) in open field on way to a TD run before a flag against Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct 30, 2015 Serra’s Isaiah Diego-Williams (15) in open field on way to a TD run before a flag against Alemany during a game played at Serra High in Gardena, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Serra now moves its record to 8-1 on the season and will finish the season on the road traveling next week to Chaminade before CIFSS playoffs seedlings meeting. Then Alemany moves to 6-3 and will host Norte Dame with an outside chance to gain an at-large bid for the playoffs if they can win.

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BOB MCMILLEN TO STEP DOWN AS COACH

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LA KISS Arena Football League (AFL)

BOB MCMILLEN TO STEP DOWN AS HEAD COACH OF THE LA KISS

Los Angeles, CA (October 30th, 2015) – The LA KISS announced today that Bob McMillen has stepped down as Head Coach of the LA KISS and will not return for the 2016 season. McMillen held a record of 7-29 as the first head coach for the LA KISS. Joe Windham, CEO of the LA KISS, has already begun their search for a replacement which they hope will be concluded in the next couple of weeks.

“I have made the decision not to return as the head coach of the LA KISS in 2016,” said Bob McMillen. “I would like to thank the players, fans, and organization for the support over the last two years.  I appreciate the opportunity I was given by the owners as the first coach of the LA KISS and cannot thank the players and fans enough for believing in me.  I feel the team really improved over the last year and was playing great football by the end of the year. Over the past two years I believe we have been building a strong foundation and that the core of this team will have future success. “

“We are sad to see Bob leave the organization,” said Joe Windham, CEO of the LA KISS. “He helped get the franchise off the ground and made big strides last season to get the team on a winning track. He is a good friend and will always be part of the LA KISS family. The LA KISS wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors.” 

Before joining the LA KISS, McMillen earned NET10 Wireless Head Coach of the Year honors in 2013 after guiding the Chicago Rush to a 10-8 record and Central Division championship in his third season at the helm. For his career, McMillen has a 41-50 regular season record and 41-52 record including the postseason. McMillen will now seek other opportunities that will better suit him and his family’s needs.

For more information about the LA KISS and this announcement, please visit lakissfootball.com.

ABOUT THE LA KISS:

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the greatest showmen of all time, brought pro football to Los Angeles with the formation of Los Angeles KISS. In just one year, LA KISS has become a phenomenon by taking the KISS mentality and applying it to a sports team. LA KISS represents the fusion of entertainment and sports like no other brand and delivers an all-encompassing in-game experience that is second to none. LA KISS ownership combines over 40 years of success in both entertainment, sports and business. The leadership team looks to challenge and redefine the term “sports entertainment” by applying the KISS mentality to everything they do. For more information, visit lakissfootball.com or follow the team on Facebook, facebook.com/lakissfootball, Twitter, twitter.com/LAKISS_AFL or Instagram, instagram.com/lakissfootball.

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USC Pat Haden Steps Down for CFP

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USC Trojans helmets and jersey ready for pictures at Pac 12 100 Years of Champions 1915 – 2015 media day 2015-16

Statement from Pac-12 Commissioner Scott on Pat Haden:
I want to thank Pat for his service to the College Football Playoff Committee. He brought extremely valuable expertise and institutional knowledge to the process, and helped usher in a great new chapter for college football as part of the inaugural selection committee.
 
I fully support Pat’s decision given his doctor’s recommendation and his campus priorities. I am confident in the 12 remaining committee members to represent the best in all of college football and to select the best teams for the playoff.

Narbonne Blast Past Banning

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Carlos Gonzalez
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Narbonne QB Roman Ale fighting for extra yards from Cavalier LB Merlin Robertson. Photo by Jevone Moore

Quarterback Roman Ale threw for 2 touchdowns and added one on the ground as Narbonne(7-2, 4,0) routed Banning 60-7, in a Marine League bout Friday night at Narbonne High.

The senior signal caller had touchdown throws of 50 and 24-yards and a touchdown run of 46-yards to send Narbonne leading with a comfortable 33-7 at halftime.

“I told my kids last week before the Carson game that our playoffs had begun,” said Narbonne coach Manual Douglas. “We have to come out strong from the very beginning and close games out. A league loss wouldn’t do us any good heading into playoffs.”

Ale passed for 154 yards on 13 of 15 before taking the remainder of the game off after the half. Arizona bound Sean Riley had 94-yards rushing, majority coming on 54-yard scamper that went for a Narbonne touchdown.

The Gauchos blew open the game in the first quarter after Narbonne’s Boe Tufele picked of Pilot quarterback Myles Porter on the 14-yard line and ran it back to the house to give Narbonne a 21-0

Narbonne added one more touchdown return for a touchdown to open up the second half when Raymond Scott took Banning pass for a 65-yard score and 40-7 lead.

Banning’s lone score of the evening came on 15-yard catch by Fernando Corona on its last possession of the first half.

After its milestone victory in the final seconds over San Pedro 3 weeks ago, The Pilots have lost two out of its last three games.

Banning(6-3, 2-2) coach John Aponte says his team came in ready and prepared but had a couple mental breakdowns contributed to the lopsided outcome.

“We knew this game was going to be tough, but my kids didn’t back down and that’s why I’m proud of them. We had had plays that were open for us but could execute when it came down to it.”

Both teams will conclude league play next Friday night as Banning travels to Gardena and Narbonne visits San Pedro.

GEORGIA TECH IS AUTONATION NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK

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FWAA AutoNation Team of the week
FWAA AutoNation Team of the week

GEORGIA TECH IS AUTONATION NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK
Yellow Jackets stun FSU with final play heroics

DALLAS (FWAA) – What started as a game-saving play from its special teams turned into a game-winning play for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets as Lance Austin returned a blocked field goal 78 yards for a touchdown on the final play of a 22-16 win over No. 9 Florida State. The win snapped FSU’s 28-game win streak in Atlantic Coast Conference games, and earned the Yellow Jackets the AutoNation National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Oct. 24.

Tied at 16-16, FSU lined up for a 56-yard field goal attempt with eight seconds left. But Georgia Tech lineman Patrick Gamble got a hand on the ball and blocked the kick, sending the loose ball into the Georgia Tech secondary. After an initial hesitation, Austin picked it up before it rolled dead and raced 78 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown as time expired. Gamble’s block was Georgia Tech’s third this season and 14th blocked kick since 2013. The Yellow Jackets have blocked the most kicks in the nation since the 2013 season.

The win was Georgia Tech’s (3-5) first in ACC play this season and also snapped a five-game losing streak following a 2-0 start.

“I was just hoping he was going to kick it low because it was so long a kick,” Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson said. “It was crazy because we blocked it and I see it run across the line. I go from yelling ‘Get away from it’ to ‘Run, run, run.’ What a great play by Lance (Austin) to pick it up. He got some key blocks and he made a couple guys miss. I don’t care if it was the kicker, he still made them miss. We were due. It was our turn. We’ve seen so many of these close ones like this go the other way, it’s good to finally be on the right end of one for a change.”

The Yellow Jackets’ defense also had one its best games, stealing a key interception in the fourth quarter – FSU’s first offensive turnover of the season – when Tech safety Jamal Golden picked off a tipped pass in the Georgia Tech end zone.

Other AutoNation National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Oct. 24 included:

• Clemson (7-0): The Tigers tied the school record for victory margin in an ACC game with a 58-0 drubbing of Miami at Sun Life Stadium, also handing the Hurricanes their most lopsided loss ever. Clemson racked up a season-high 567 total yards, 416 of it on the ground that marked its best rushing effort since 2000. Quarterback Deshaun Watson accounted for 241 total yards before leaving in the third quarter with a 45-0 lead.

• USC (4-3): The Trojans gave interim coach Clay Helton a win in his debut game at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and knocked No. 3 Utah from the unbeaten ranks, 42-24. Cameron Smith, a freshman linebacker, had three interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster paced the offense with eight catches for 143 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.

As part of AutoNation’s history of charitable involvement, AutoNation will donate $1,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the Georgia Tech’s name. This charitable college football initiative culminates with the AutoNation Cure Bowl, a new post-season NCAA football game that kicks off bowl season at the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla., and will be aired by CBS Sports Network. The aptly named AutoNation Cure Bowl also serves as a fund raiser for the BCRF, CharityWatch’s only A+ rated breast cancer organization in the country.

“We want to celebrate the very best of college football, while also helping to raise awareness for the importance of finding a cure for cancer,” says AutoNation CMO Marc Cannon. “This season-long partnership with the FWAA, leading up to the AutoNation Cure Bowl, puts a spotlight on a cause that we’re determined to tackle.”

“In our 75th season of existence, this a marvelous platform to get our players and the team of the week series excellent exposure as well as helping AutoNation in its effort to fight cancer and contribute to the educational funds of deserving student-athletes,” said FWAA 2015 President Lee Barfknecht of the Omaha World-Herald. “It is very exciting to be able to help our organization as well as others in this splendid effort.”

The Football Writers Association of America has named a national team of the week since the 2002 season. This is the first season AutoNation has presented the award. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor. Each remaining Monday during the 2015 college football regular season, the FWAA will name a National Team of the Week. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor.

AutoNation is also the presenting sponsor of the FWAA’s national offensive and defensive players of the week  announced each Tuesday, the 2015 FWAA All-America Team and the 75th Anniversary FWAA All-America Team. The 2015 AutoNation FWAA All-America Team will be announced at the AutoNation Cure Bowl on Dec. 19.

About AutoNation, Inc.:
AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a peerless automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes. Owning and operating 293 new vehicle franchises, which sell 35 new vehicle brands across 15 states, AutoNation is America’s largest automotive retailer, with state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

About the AutoNation Cure Bowl:
The AutoNation Cure Bowl a new post-season NCAA football game whose net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The AutoNation Cure Bowl takes place December 19 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, and will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network. The bowl is scheduled to involve teams from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences.

About the Football Writers Association of America:
Founded in 1941, the FWAA consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.

2015 AutoNation National Teams of the Week
• Weekend of Sept. 5: Temple Owls
• Weekend of Sept. 12: Toledo Rockets
• Weekend of Sept. 19: Ole Miss Rebels
• Weekend of Sept. 26: Utah Utes
• Weekend of Oct. 3: Florida Gators
• Weekend of Oct. 10: Texas Longhorns
• Weekend of Oct. 17: Memphis Tigers
• Weekend of Oct. 24: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Raiders Take Over Qualcomm

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Jevone Moore
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Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Fans taking over San Diego in a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Fans taking over San Diego in a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) running after interception verse the Chargers during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) running after interception verse the Chargers during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

San Diego, Ca – The NFL scheduled an extra home game for the Oakland Raiders in San Diego. Wait Qualcomm is still home stadium for now of San Diego Chargers. By know most folks have heard that the Chargers have started step one in a possible move back to Los Angeles. Was today a glimpse into the future of how it would be if they shared a home field with each other in Carson or Inglewood. As for now we will have to sit and wait, but Chargers fans would only have to deal with this once a year.

The Chargers didn’t have an answer for the Raiders today who destroyed them 37-29. After the Raiders took their foot off the gas, Phillip Rivers managed to put up 23 fourth quarter points to make fantasy football fans happy. Rivers threw 58 pass in this game of catch up for 336 yards and 3 touchdowns. They had to try to rely on his arm today with running back Melvin Gordon slated as possible for today, due to a sore ankle. The running game was slowed to a crawl, the committee of three failed to reach 100 yard barrier.

Both teams will take away some knowledge today from the game. The Raiders flight home will be fun and they will say to themselves we need to play mistake free football every week. The Chargers will take this hard loss and move onto next week. Wide receiver Keenan Allen had a good perspective on the game, “We’ve got to learn from it first on all. It’s still a learning process.”

Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (89) on his way to 2nd quarter Touchdown verse the Chargers during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (89) on his way to 2nd quarter Touchdown verse the Chargers during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Amari Cooper was a great target for Derek Carr, who found him for 6 catches and 133 yards. The big play was Cooper 52 yards catch and run leaving Chargers falling by the waist side to end second quarter with 30-3 lead. Chargers fans had to wonder why they took defensive back Jason Verrett off of Cooper who held him in check during first part of game before switching up and letting him shine.

Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr (4) back to pass behind great blocking from the Chargers rush during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr (4) back to pass behind great blocking from the Chargers rush during a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Derek Carr had a solid game competing 77% of his 31 attempts with 3 touchdowns. The ground game managed 130 yards for the Raiders which was a great balance. Raiders safety Charles Woodson was pleased with his team overall performance, “It was working. It started early with the defense getting the turnover, with Malcolm Smith getting the pick.”

The AFC West picture is shaping up to be a race for second place because the Denver Broncos are 6-0 (4-0) with a 3 game lead on second place Oakland. Next Sunday Oakland will face the New York Jets and look to continue its mistake free football. Meanwhile the Chargers will go east for a match up against Baltimore Ravens and look to find that third win of the season.

Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Defense End Khalil Mack (52) and San Diego Charger Running Back Branden Oliver (43) exchanging jerseys after a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Oct. 25, 2015: Oakland Raiders Defense End Khalil Mack (52) and San Diego Charger Running Back Branden Oliver (43) exchanging jerseys after a game played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Photo By Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

PAC-12 ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 8

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Oct 24, 2015 : USC Linebacker Cameron Smith returning one of his 3 interceptions during a game verse Utah at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)
Oct 24, 2015 : USC Linebacker Cameron Smith returning one of his 3 interceptions during a game verse Utah at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO – Quarterback Luke Falk of WASHINGTON STATE, linebacker Cameron Smith of USC and place kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn of UCLA have been named offensive, defensive and special teams Pac-12 Players of the Week in football.

Falk, a redshirt sophomore quarterback from Logan, Utah, threw for a season-high 514 yards, completing 47-of-62 passes with five touchdowns and no interceptions in Washington State’s 45-42 victory over Arizona in Tucson. When Arizona cut the lead to 38-35 with 8:01 to play, Falk engineered an 11-play, 76-yard drive that lasted 5:58, culminating with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Marks, one of four on the day for Marks. On the drive Falk was 6-for-6 for 63 yards, added 17 yards rushing and connected with five different receivers. Following his performance, Falk was named the Walter Camp National FBS Player of the Week, the first Cougar to earn the honor since 2004. It was Falk’s third-straight game with five or more touchdown passes, pushing WSU to its best start since 2003 and marked the most passing yards ever against Arizona. Falk garnered his second Conference weekly honor of the season, also doing so on Sept. 14.

Smith, a freshman linebacker from Roseville, Calif., tallied three interceptions against then-undefeated No. 3 Utah, including a 54-yard return for a touchdown that broke the game open before halftime. His three interceptions were the most by a Trojan in a single game since Jason Oliver had three against Penn State in 1991. Smith also totaled a team-best nine tackles, had 122 return yards on his interceptions including one from 41 yards to set up for USC’s game-tying touchdown in the second quarter. He currently leads USC in tackles with 62, which ranks second nationally among all true freshmen.

Fairbairn, a senior place kicker from Kailua, Hawai’i, scored 16 points in the Bruins’ 40-24 win over California. Fairbairn converted on all four of his field goal attempts including a school record 60-yard kick at the end of the first half. His kick is the longest in the FBS this season and the longest field goal in a Conference contest. Fairbairn has made 13 of his 14 field goal attempts this season, and seven of his eight kickoffs went for touchbacks and the lone return was for 14 yards.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Nall, RB, OSU; Christian McCaffrey, RB, STAN; Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA; JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC; Britain Covey, WR, UTAH; Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, COLO; Blake Martinez, LB, STAN; Kenny Clark, DL, UCLA; Gionni Paul, LB, UTAH; Also Nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Christian McCaffrey, RB, STAN; Andy Phillips, K, UTAH

 

2015 Pac-12 Players of the Week

Week                           Offensive                                 Defensive                                Special Teams

Sept. 7                        Josh Rosen, UCLA                  Justin Thomas, UTAH              Dante Pettis, WASH

Sept. 14                      Luke Falk, WSU                       Gionni Paul, UTAH                   Bralon Addison, ORE

Sept. 21                      Kevin Hogan, STAN                 Kenneth Olugbode, COLO        Cory Butler-Byrd, UTAH

Sept. 28                      Travis Wilson, UTAH                Kyle Kragen, CAL                    Tom Hackett, UTAH

Oct. 5                          Mike Bercovici, ASU                Stefan McClure, CAL               Matt Haack, ASU

Oct. 12                        Devontae Booker, UTAH         Travis Feeney, WASH              Tom Hackett, UTAH

Oct. 19                        Christian McCaffrey, STAN      Shalom Luani, WSU                 Tim White, ASU

Oct. 26                        Luke Falk, WSU                       Cameron Smith, USC               Ka’imi Fairbairn, UCLA

 

–www.pac-12.com–

USC Rolls On The Utes

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Jevone Moore
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Oct 24, 2015 : USC Linebacker Cameron Smith returning one of his 3 interceptions during a game verse Utah at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)
Oct 24, 2015 : USC Linebacker Cameron Smith returning one of his 3 interceptions during a game verse Utah at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)

Los Angeles, Ca – USC peaks at the right time, taking down the #3 team in Country. Today’s victory will be a great cap to parents/ family weekend on campus. USC rolls on the Utes 42-24 in a surprising victory.

Film study on Monday for the Trojans will be extra special for Linebacker Cameron Smith who had a record 3 game interceptions and 1 touchdown. Utah’s quarterback Travis Wilson who went 24/36, 254 yards 2 touchdowns (3 if count Smith’s). Smith was just playing a great game and kept finding the passing lanes to help USC win the turnover battle 4-0.

Interim head coach Clay Helton elevated from offensive coordinator with the dismissal of Steve Sarkisian. This was his second game at the helm this season, but first time in front of the home crowd. Like playing the #3 team in the country wasn’t enough pressure already, the last seven USC coaches won their debuts in the Coliseum. Now we can make it eight after today’s win. The coaching staff was all smiles after the game coach Tee Martin said, “It was great to see our guys execute and play mistake free football.”

The game started off slow with USC first play from the line of scrimmage was a Utah sack and you could hear the fans grown.  Ronald Jones came in game to move the chains with a student body right for a first down for 19 yards. Then running Back Justin Davis caps off the opening series drive with a 9 yard touchdown run on a 9 play drive. The Trojans took an earlier 7-0 lead with 7:59 in 1st quarter.

Oct 24, 2015 : Utah Wide receiver Britain Covey returning a punt during a game verse USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)
Oct 24, 2015 : Utah Wide receiver Britain Covey returning a punt during a game verse USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / Jordon Kelly Photography)

Utah responded to the first shot from USC with a nice play action pass that lead to 30 yard touchdown catch to Britain Covey. Devontae Booker made his presence know by have some big runs and great blitz pick up recognition. After that Booker was not much of factor for one of the Pac-12 leading rushers, finishing game with only 62 yards.  The defense did its part next with another sack on Cody Kessler, that lead to short field. The Utes had 40 yard return to start their next drive on 3 yard line. One play later the Utes were up 14-7 and it was still 1st quarter.

After the 1st quarter the Trojans defense woke up, Cameron Smith picked off Wilson in 2nd quarter at 10:30 and returned it 41 yards to 4 yard line. Then the Trojans caught a break with the pick and barely capitalized with a 1 yards touchdown run by fullback Soma Vainuku to tie game 14-14.

Guess who picked another one out of sky linebacker C. Smith for his interception in game that resulted into a pick 6 that put the Trojans up 28-17 to go in on top at the half. This interception was on 4th & 2 yards to go was a turning point in this game that really swung the momentum to USC. Since USC deferred after winning the coin toss, this meant they would get ball back coming out locker room.

The game in the second half never really looked to be in danger with USC scoring one touchdown in both the 3rd & 4th quarter as extra insurance on the victory. The Pac-12 south division just got a little more interesting for next few games down the stretch.

USC will travel up to Cal on October 31st for their next game at 12:30pm. Utah will host Oregon State at 5:00pm and look to get back on track.

Bishop Montgomery handles St. Bernard

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Carlos Gonzalez
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Bishop Montgomery
TORRANCE, Ca-  It took Bishop Montgomery (7-1, 1-0) just one quarter to separate itself from visiting St. Bernard in its first crack at South Catholic League action Friday night.
The Knights went up in a hurry and cruised to a dominant 41-6 victory on Senior Night.
Bishop Montgomery’s Anthony Baeza put the Knights up 35-0 with 1:04 left in the first quarter when he scooped a St. Bernard fumble at the 15-yard line and ran it back for a touchdown.
“Our guys came in focused and I’m very proud of them,” Bishop Montgomery coach Ed Hodgkiss said. “Sometimes these are tough games to play and stay motivated for but they came out on Senior Night and fought from the very beginning.”
 Brendan Marafino began Bishop Montgomery’s love affair with the end zone, flashing his athleticism on a 3-yard quarterback keeper. Patrick Smith set up the score with a 20-yard run as he avoided a plethora of Viking defenders with a series of spin moves.
On St. Bernard’s first possession of the game, Justin Moore picked off quarterback Shane Williams on the 37-yard line and took it back 63 yards for a touchdown and a Bishop Montgomery 14-0 lead.
Marafino’s first touchdown pass came on a 16-yard fade route that floated perfectly into the hands of Bernard Amofa with 5:25 left in the first quarter.
 On Bishop Montgomery’s next drive, Marafino found Desmond Gates in the middle of the field for a 37-yard hookup and a touchdown to extend its lead to 28-0. Marafino tossed for 102 yards on 5 of 10 passing with two touchdowns through the air.
“I knew we were going to be faster than them on the outsides of the field,” Marafino said. “I was just taking advantage of the mismatches and let my receivers do the work.”
St. Bernard (2-6, 0-1) mustered a score on its final possession of the game with runs of 11 and 9 yards to set up a 3-yard touchdown run.
 Williams was the lone spark for St. Bernard, outrunning and dodging Bishop Montgomery defenders on several occasions. Williams finished the game with 60 yards rushing on 11 carries and one touchdown.
“He’s a basketball kid, he never played football until this year,” St. Bernard coach Jimmie Irby said. “He is a weapon for us but unfortunately it’s just been a tough year. We are in a rebuilding mode and we just have to come out and fight every week.”
Bishop Montgomery’s primary goal is to go unbeaten in the South Catholic league, but Marafino has an extra achievement he wants to cross off his bucket list.
 “I want to win a playoff game,” the quarterback said, “Can’t stop working now. We are very close.”

Fairfax Wears Down the University Wildcats

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Jevone Moore
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23 Oct 2015: University High School during the end of National Anthem during Homecoming game against Fairfax. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
23 Oct 2015: University High School during the end of National Anthem during Homecoming game against Fairfax. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
23 Oct 2015: University High School Running back Gabriel McClain (5) getting to the secondary during the Homecoming game against Fairfax. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
23 Oct 2015: University High School Running back Gabriel McClain (5) getting to the secondary during the Homecoming game against Fairfax. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – A showdown in the Western League didn’t disappoint the crowd, for the first three quarters.  Fairfax wears down the University Wildcats 34-19 for the final score. The Wildcats homecoming will be a little less sweet on Saturday night after this defeat.

Coming into tonight’s game Fairfax running back Ramses Hernandez is a leading rusher in CIF Los Angeles City Section. He doesn’t pass the eye test when first see him but, once he touches the ball and legs get turning you love his game. Hernandez tonight had over 175 all purpose yards with two touchdowns.

23 Oct 2015: Fairfax High School Running back Ramses Hernandez (23) following his blocking during the Homecoming game against University. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
23 Oct 2015: Fairfax High School Running back Ramses Hernandez (23) following his blocking during the Homecoming game against University. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

The Wildcats responded to the Lions first touchdown which was a 51 yard touchdown by Hernandez. They came back in second quarter behind team leader Eugene Ford who caught a 17 yard touchdown catch that was delivered by Paul Davis. Davis struggled little bit in the second half  and had few bad drops from few receivers.

After halftime the U-Town Wildcats looked to play with a  faster tempo. Running back Gabriel McClain took a quick screen pass for good yards and moved the chains. As a reward Coach Lee Lowe fed McClain that capped the an earlier drive with a two yard touchdown with a un successful extra point that gave the Wildcats their last lead of the game 13-7. From this point on Hernandez got stronger and showed off his hands and patience to follow his blocking. Midway in 3rd quarter Hernandez  had 20 yard touchdown catch & 4th quarter rushing score for 4 yards during the four fourth which made  the score 21-13.

23 Oct 2015: Fairfax High School Quarterback Markell White (1) busting down field on read option during the Homecoming game against University. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
23 Oct 2015: Fairfax High School Quarterback Markell White (1) busting down field on read option during the Homecoming game against University. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

Once the Wildcats began to cover the read option a little better and focused,  then came quarterback Markell White  of Fairfax who began to pull ball back and keep. White started to extend plays and find a few nice larger holes. White got the whole sideline excited during the 4th quarter with a nice run and stiff arm to pick up first down. But more importantly the when you see your quarterback running way and running over the young ones.

Now with two games left the University Wildcats will finish the season on the road at 7pm on October 30th at Westchester. Then the Fairfax Lions will host the Palisades and look to finish the season strong on October 30th at 7pm.

 

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