#high-school-football

#high-school-football

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Running back Brian Bonner of Valencia High was handed the ball at the five-yard line and halted by Chaminade tacklers at the two. That's when the pushing began. First there were three teammates, led by quarterback Brady Bretthauer, pushing the pile from behind. Soon there was five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10 teammates offensive players joining in making sure Bonner recorded a touchdown. "That was fun," Bonner said. "I didn't have to do any work. They just pushed me into the end zone."

Crenshaw High has started its football season 2-0 but has done so without longtime head coach Robert Garrett.

It feels good when you're a player, it feels good when you're a coach.

Me, Casey and even Jimmy weren't doing the stuff we were asking him to do, making checks at the line, getting people in places. He managed the game well. He did a really good job getting us in and out of the huddle. The game was not too fast for him.

He's really a good player," said Brooks, who's also an NFL analyst. "He's shown ability.

There's already a surprise team emerging in girls' volleyball. Harvard-Westlake, under first-year coach Morgan Wijay, is 7-0 and won its division of the Lakewood tournament last week. Wijay left Bishop Alemany to take over a Wolverines program that went 13-15 last season and 2-8 in league. The Wolverines have a showdown match with 3-0 Marymount on Thursday at Marymount. Maya Stillwell, a 6-foot-4 senior middle blocker who has committed to Northwestern, gives Harvard-Westlake a force in the middle.

Jalen Flowers, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound sophomore defensive back at Palos Verdes High, showcases remarkable skill in covering receivers, showing impressive instincts and knowledge gained from his experience as a receiver.

The Buford Wolves' Phillip Beard Stadium, costing $62 million, reflects a trend in high school sports venues toward luxury and higher expectations from fans.

Jorge Gonzalez, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle from Santa Paula High, worked in wheat fields during summer to earn money for a car, showcasing his dedication and hard work.

Any college team signing the receivers from Mater Dei and St. John Bosco could have future pros, highlighting the impressive depth of talent at these schools.

Brandon checks all three boxes. He's very similar to former Vols standout Hendon Hooker and is further along developmentally than Hooker was at Brandon's age.

The Los Angeles Unified School District's approval allows schools to utilize student body funds for HUDL, a tool essential for managing player and game videos.

Blessed and excited to announce my commitment to play football at Boise State! This opportunity means so much to me. All glory to God for guiding me on this journey.