3rd Annual Celebrity Flag Football game hosted by Matt Barnes & Snoop Dogg at Ucla Drake Stadium
Snoop Dogg giving little props to Baron Davis on the field. Photo by Jevone Moore
Westwood, Ca – The 3rd Annual Athletes vs. Cancer celebrity flag football game was a success for all the right reason. Team Snoop took the victory this year 42-35 over Team Barnes. These two top stars Matt Barnes & Snoop Dogg brought together another great group of folks to participate in this event. This year back drop was the historical Drake Stadium on UCLA campus.
NBA Athlete, Matt Barnes of the Los Angeles Clippers, founded Athletes vs. Cancer in memory of his mother, Ann Catherine Barnes, who passed away twenty-six days after being diagnosed with four types of cancer in November of 2007. Ann’s passing was abrupt and devastating to her family and friends, which led Matt to wanting to prevent others from losing a loved one without having the opportunity to receive the knowledge and proper resources that can assist in early detection and thorough treatment.
In 2008, Matt launched Athletes vs. Cancer worldwide, teaming up with professional athletes and celebrities that shared his goal to educate and bring awareness to communities and to motivate people to get regular cancer screenings.
Kenneth Faried with a touchdown catch over Kevin Durant. Photo by Jevone Moore
At the check in tables John Wall said, “I’m Going for the MVP!”. Then on field he displayed his fast break speed in first half flying by folks. Then late in first half like a true defensive back Wall came through with interception that made all the fans oohh. The crowd was entertained by Clipper Darrell handling the play by play with the live mike. Denver Nugget forward Kenneth Faried showed his ball skills with a catch over the outstretched hands of Kevin Durant. Faried was displaying his speed wearing high top basketball shoes with no cleats catching pass all over field and that 68 yard touchdown.
Both teams had a top quarterback to deliver darts to them during the game. Snoop’s team had Matt Leinart for away team, and Matt’s Team had Super Bowl winner Kurt Warner for Blue squad. First year game MVP Donte Gamble had another good game showing off his blazing speed for a touchdown in today’s game. Gamble is always Snoop’s secret weapon but by now folks know who he is on the gridiron.
Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner (Blue) and Matt Leinart (White). Photo by Jevone Moore
Both teams played well, had fun and raised more awareness about fighting cancer. A few of today’s event sponsors were Adidas, Count On Me, TLC Los Angeles, Good Body, The Huddle Group, The Conga Room, Snoop Youth Football League, Elite Party Planners, Silky Socks, Datum Line, Maybach Music Group, Body Armor Super Drink, Silky Socks, and more….
The New Design of New Wiseburn Charter High School in El Segundo.
The New Design of New Wiseburn Charter High School in El Segundo.
El Segundo, Ca – The first High School in the Wiseburn District is no more a dream…Its a reality after the Da Vinci schools with Wiseburn Unified broke ground Thursday August 20th.
This new facility will be located at 201 N. Douglas St. in El Segundo. After its all built the former site Northrop Grumman office building will be a new futuristic four-story charter high school campus. Superintendent of Wisburn Unified School District Tom Johnstone said, “We are so extremely proud to be in partnership with Da Vinci school. It’s a dream come true for us, and we’re very confident that our best years are still ahead”.
The Da Vinci schools will comprise of three separate schools under one roof. The schools will be Communications, Design, and Science that will exist as separate entities until its time for athletics and extracurricular activities. When they are one it will be under banner of Wiseburn High. So they will compete in CIF southern section as Wiseburn-Da Vinci Wolves.
The layout will be seperated by floors, 1st floor will be adminstration for both, music rooms, community space and kitchen facilites. On the fourth floor will be Design (500 students), on third floor will be Communication (200 students), and second floor will be Science (500 students). So the total enrollment will be 1,200 students in 72 classrooms. This campus will also have multipurpose/theater space, an athletic field, gymnasium and aquatic facility (El Segundo Parks Recreation will run and maintain pool).
Now the last thing is construction timeline to bring all this to light. Right now the whole project is to be complete by Spring 2018. Phase one main building is to be compelete in time for august 2017-18 school year. Then Phase two of pool and gymnasium by the spring of 2018.
All this great stuff under a project budget of $140 million: $87 million from Measure AA school bond, $52.7 million charter school facilities grant.
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
2 Corinthians 4:17
Our affliction, weather great or small, is only for a little while. It will make us strong and will cause us to grow closer to Christ.
Although we may not understand it, and although the pain may feel unbearable, our promise as believers is that one day we will see Jesus face to face, and it will all be worth it.
No matter what you’re going through, keep the goal in mind.
It will get tough, and the road may twist a bit, but the Glory that will be revealed in the end will outweigh your darkest days. It’s all a part of the journey!
Tamika Catchings in 4th Quarter with 3 pointer Jump shot. Photo by Jevone Moore
Los Angeles, Ca- Indiana came into town on a hot wind and with this win (Fever 79 – Sparks 68) left Los Angeles with a fever.
The Indiana Fever entered the city of angles with 7 straight losses issued to them courtesy of the Los Angeles Sparks. And with some divine intervention their prays might be answered.
The Fever’s Tamika Catchings has always given the Sparks ample resistance and tonight’s game would be no difference. Catching served up a solid 20 points that the Sparks had no defensive solution for. In addition to the the “Catching Fever” Nneka Ogwumike was on DNP list due to concussion-like symptoms.
Candace Parker flying high at rim for a basket. Photo by Jevone Moore
The Sparks without Ogwumike had a lukewarm basket reception is was a up hill battle just to stay in the game. The three point shot alluded them all night. In addition to that the Sparks allowed far to many second chance points slip though their hands.
The Sparks Candace Parker did her best putting up a respectable 25 points, and a franchise record high 8 steals but it wasn’t enough to get them team into a consistent rhythm. Their 3rd quarter looked like a pure struggle to not give the game away. They were out scored 24-6 during this period, hitting 60% from 3 pt line. Before it was all said and done the Fever connected on 10 three pointers compared to the Sparks one.
The Fever had their prayers answered with a win over the Sparks tonight. This win has been a long time coming … four years to be exact. With one more season meet up scheduled we’re all curious to see if this win was merely a hot flash or a real fever.
UCla QB Josh Rosen spotting the target. Photo by Jevone Moore
San Bernardino, Ca – Ucla Bruins Fall football camp is in full swing for last week in the backdrop of mountains with smog free air. The campus of Cal State San Bernardino has been perfect get away to build a team mentality and bond as team. During this fourth camp for Head Coach Jim Mora has task of making this year team great & ready to compete in the Pac 12.
Once the first whistle blew the squad dispersed in controlled chaos to their designated areas. This team flew around the field and seem to be enjoy camp but determined to get better with physical and mental reps.
The offense line lead by 5th year senor Jake Brendal at center is one of the healthiest in years. This Bruin team will have some success in ground game. Running Back Paul Perkins looked strong throughout practice with his speed and patience. He has incoming freshman Soso Jamabo looking smooth with more upright running style for a change of pace back. Nate Starks looks like any third or fourth down situation you can hand him the ball for automatic first down. The Pac 12 will have to be ready for this team coming down hill fast all day, fourth quarters will be nice to watch.
Ucla Running back Paul Perkins running for daylight. Photo by Jevone Moore
On the Defense side of ball new coordinator Tom Bradley has coming in looking to use the talent he has and their strengths of being able to flew around the field and hit folks in the mouth. Linebacker Myles Jack is back now full time on defense where he surrounded by great up in coming talent. Dwight Williams and Cameron Griffin looked good during drills, they both will be fighting this year to be in game rotation. With this extra depth Bradley will be able to add few new exotic blitz packages and keep guys fresh all game.
Linebackers Dwight Williams (37) & Kene Orjioke (46) ready to attack Caleb Benenoch (74) . Photo by Jevone Moore
The million dollar question still has not been answered yet with one week of camp in the books. The first team reps are still being split between Jerry Neuheisel & Josh Rosen. During Monday morning practice they savvy veteran Neuheisel look comfortable at the helm directing the offense down field with the balls off the ground. He knows the playbook, the checks and the hot routes. So can compare him to reliable Lexus you know what have and the ball will move smoothly down field. Now on flip side have Rosen who has size, arm strength but needs more time and reps to be consistent. When you see the pass from the left hash to right corner of end zone on short corner route drop in just over the receiver shoulder for score. Then you are reminded wow that’s the new Corvette how can we keep this hidden in the garage. Good thing for us I don’t have to make that call, it will be up to Coach Mora… Flash or Style… me personal I prefer style now a days but in my younger years that Corvette would be on the autobahn now.
Ucla will have practices for the rest of the week in San Bernardino, finishing with Fan Appreciation day Saturday August 22nd. There will be free food provided by Stater Bros. Markets, and plenty of Ucla goodies for the fans.
Safety Tahaan Goodman during drills with Interception. Photo by Jevone MooreWide Receiver Mossi Johnson on the catch. Photo by Jevone MooreThe Peaceful Back Drop of San Bernardino Mountains. Photo by Jevone Moore
QB Ricky Town standing tall in Pocket. Photo by Jevone Moore
Los Angeles, Ca – After a Spring ball and 9 Fall camp practices incoming four-star recruit Ricky Town has made up his mind to transfer.
Town was recruited by Marques Tuiasosopo and Clay Helton, and chose the Trojans over Alabama and few others. For the moment coach Sarkisian has verbally said he would ok the release.
Colleges will be popping up fast for this former Army All-American quarterback from St. Bonaventure High School.
Most people would say why transfer now and not finishing competing? Call this a smart business decision or even a good calculated risk. USC doesn’t start school officially till August 24th, a clean break now will allow for Town to transfer to D1 school and red shirt this year and compete in the spring at his new school. We already know Cody Kesslor the starter for this year and not being back up he would probably red shirted here at USC.
Let’s watch and see if Town’s strong arm lands in good spot.
Candace Parker battling on the drive against Elena Delle Donne. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Sparks sent The Chicago Sky back to the Midwest on a hot wind with a loss. The Sparks pulled off a tough win over the Sky 76 to 64.
Going into this afternoon game Nneka Ogwumike is currently ranked 6th in the league for average points per game and Jantel Lavender is ranked 3rd for average rebounds per game. And today the Sky made them prove it.
There was a large crowd on hand to witness the clash of the titans at the Staple Center. The heat was on and it all wasn’t coming from the California sunshine. The Sky had something to prove seeing how the Sparks served them up losses on their last two meetings. The Sky came out with their energy turned up. All though the score was tight in the 1st quarter 19 Sparks and the Sky 20, they were all earned with sweat equity. The lead changed hands 4 times in this quarter alone, between the Sky’s ability to get those second chance points and Candice Parker ‘s 7 points. This game was an absolute nail bitter.
The 2nd quarter was all about being at the edge of your seat, with the Sky’s Elena Delle Donne blocking anything and everything going her way, and Jamierra Faulkner throwing up jump shots like confetti made the Sparks sweat a little. The Sparks Kristi Toliver rained on the Sky with her 3 point jump shots and sniper accurate passes. Candice Parker reached in her sack of tricks with her driving lay-up chasers. The crowd went wild!
The 2nd half revealed that there was no clear winner yet. Both teams really brought it. The rebounding, blocking, scrambling for the loose balls, these two teams battled it out to the end. The Sparks were finally able to get the upper hand by slowing the ball down and finding a work around for the Sky’s defense.
LA Sparks All Smiles After The Win. Photo by Jordon Kelly
The Sparks closed the game out with four players in double digits Ogwumike, Parker, Lavender, Toliver and two And-1 one opportunities to send the Chicago Sky back home with one more loss. Chicago has one more meeting with Los Angeles to avenge these losses. I can’t wait… I love a good gladiator show down.
Wide Receiver Deshawn "Shawny Black" Edmond Photo by Jevone Moore
Blackhawks Running back Kendall Gordon finding a hole. Photo by Jevone Moore
Los Angeles, Ca – The Inglewood Blackhawks (6-0) handle the business in LCFL home season opener defeating Cali Ryders 34-12. The Blackhawks came out ready to defend their undefeated record in week two of regular season. Their Head Coach Tony Reid came with a simple game plan lets run the ball and get a win.
Blackhawks offense lead by quarterback Kyle Parrish had good outing spreading the ball around with 3 touchdown pass for 7 yards, 38 yards, & 16 yards. Wide receiver D.J. Carter was the recipient of two of the touchdowns in the air of 7 & 16 yards. Slot receiver Deshawn “Shawny Black” Edmond kept the chains moving for first downs with few moves to make first tackler miss.
On the ground attack was rookie Kendall Gordon who ran hard in a new offense. Gordon scored a tough two yard touchdown run to give Blackhawks 14-0 lead with 15.4 seconds left in first quarter. They also had one big play before the half was a 26 yard pick six for touchdown by corner back Donyea Coleman at 1:51. This gave the Blackhawks 26-0 lead going into the half.
Safety Michael Gilliam on controlled blitz on the tackle. Photo by Jevone Moore
Some teams would hang their heads and stop playing hard in the second half but not this Cali Ryders team. Head Coach Don Daniels rallied his troops to keep competing and good things will happen. The first half for the Ryders had few untimely turnovers that allowed potential scoring drives to be halted. On the Ryders defense Ricky Thomas was all over the field with big hits and being the fire his team needed to keep fighting.
By the end of third quarter the Blackhawks had begun to bring in few subs in secondary to give backups some work to have them ready when called upon. The subs were able to hold the Ryders out of end zone when they made it to the Red Zone. Former player now Defensive Signal Caller Roy Otis called X for the 4th goal from 10 yard line. His boys responded with 15 yard sack by Mike Johnson and few others.
Cali Ryders QB Josh Owes standing tall in the pocket. Photo by Jevone Moore
The resilient Ryders still came back later fighting to get on the scoreboard. Quarterback Josh Owes battled back after rotating with few others at his spot to connect on 20 yard touchdown pass to Damon Ogburn with 5:54 left in 4th quarter. That score made score 34-6 in the 4th quarter. The Blackhawks had sub in dominate running QB in Edmond just to try some different things. Before the game was officially over Owes threw one more touchdown to Austin Daniels for 28 yard score with 25.6 seconds on the clock. Hopefully this momentum will do the Ryders some good to build on for their next game against So Cal Coyotes.
The Blackhawks will have a bye next week and will resume at home August 29th hosting So Cal Golden Bears.
San Diego Chargers Danny scoring a Touchdown. Photo by Jevone Moore
Captain Phillip Rivers vs Dallas. fi360 2013 Photo by Jevone Moore
San Diego, Ca – The NFL preseason is well on its way Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium with the Chargers defeating the Dallas Cowboys 17-7. Veteran all purpose running back Danny Woodhead scored first touchdown on Chargers first series an 8 yard run through nice size hole for 7-0 lead.
The stars for both teams didn’t play a bunch in this first of four preseason games. Phillip Rivers played only first series where 2/2 for 20 yards. Then the coaching staff had time to evaluate who might be his backup Kellen Clemens or Brad Sorensen behind the center. Dallas QB Tony Romo & TE Jason Witten combo watched from the sideline the who game in baseball caps.
Witten & Romo on day off at Oxnard Camp just like tonight. Photo by Jevone Moore
The Cowboys had short train ride from the California Training Camp home in Oxnard where they have been competing hard against each other. Its always nice to get some game action and face some different competition to get the juices flowing.
The coaches took notice of backup running back Branden Oliver who had some key runs finishing with 53 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Free agent from St. Louis Austin Pettis looked good on field with nice routes and big catch for 9 yards. This year team has some nice depth at their skill positions on offense. On the defense side of ball rookie Denzel Perryman was a name you remembered because of his high energy and being all over the field for time his was playing with 5 tackles.
After the game they asked coach what were his thoughts about the game, “I think the stuff we need to work on is obvious,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. “It’s about the ball, the ball, the ball. We didn’t take care of it there.”
Both teams will go back to there training camps and work on getting better and competing to make the 53 man roster at the end.
