MaxPreps SoCal: This Week in High School Football
Weekly shpw about high school football
By the time he was 13, Schea Cotton was a basketball prodigy. He starred at Mater Dei in the mid-90's and was destined to play in the NBA... but he never made it. The 2016 documentary "Manchild" details the highs and lows of his journey, and earlier this week Cotton's foundation Academy of Ideas hosted a screening in his hometown of San Pedro aboard the USS Iowa. Fellow South Bay native Jaime Maggio helped MC the event
El Segundo's Estela Rivas-Bryant has been nominated for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award for her work with The Empowerment Effect, a local hockey group dedicated to teaching young girls the game
The 18th hole at Chino Hills' Los Serranos Country Club is a challenge no matter where you tee off from. Course pro Andrew Kramer, whose family has owned the course for over 60 years, helps us play through the hole with success
Former USC All-American Shaun Cody & his brother Paul run Pie Trap Pizza on Arrow Hwy in Covina. Chris Hayre stopped by to catch up and try some pizza!
One of the Charger greats has returned to the organization. Longtime Center Nick Hardwick rejoined the team this offseason as the Assistant Offensive Line Coach. Chris Hayre recently caught up with the fan favorite as he settles in to a new role on Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's staff.
Nathaniel Lowe was hit by a pitch from Carson Fulmer with the bases loaded in the 13th inning, forcing home the winning run as the Texas Rangers outlasted the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
Walker Buehler pitched six sharp innings with seven strikeouts in his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina finished with five saves for his fourth clean sheet in a row, but Novak Micovic stopped both shots he faced in his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a scoreless draw.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3.
Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered, Tyler Anderson pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 9-3.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians for cash.
Additionally, the Dodgers optioned reliever Nick Ramirez to Triple-A and recalled outfielder Miguel Vargas and right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco.
Elly De La Cruz went 4 for 4 with a career-best four stolen bases and scored three times in the Cincinnati Reds' 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season is snarling traffic outside Dodger Stadium and creating long lines of eager fans.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan had season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Roansy Contreras from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Logan Webb pitched six scoreless innings and Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Griffin Canning pitched six innings of one-run ball, Nolan Schanuel hit his first career leadoff homer and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals and Hugo Lloris made seven saves for his third clean sheet of the season to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Investigators say that the man arrived at the woman's home and was allegedly armed with a knife late Friday evening in Monrovia.
Eduardo Sarabia, 40, was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting two women along Highway 39 in the Angeles National Forest earlier this week.
The fire erupted just before 5 a.m. at an abandoned two-story hotel in Hollywood, prompting dozens of firefighters to respond.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
As many as three people were wounded after a shooting in Van Nuys late Saturday evening.
The fire erupted just before 5 a.m. at an abandoned two-story hotel in Hollywood, prompting dozens of firefighters to respond.
As many as three people were wounded after a shooting in Van Nuys late Saturday evening.
More than 4,200 items of animal and plant products violating wildlife laws and regulations have been seized by inspectors since the start of Oct. 2023, according to airport U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.
Firefighters found three dogs inside of the "smoke charged" building, two of which had died. The third dog was rescued and provided supportive care.
All three victims are said to be in stable condition after a robbery turned into a shooting at Super King Market in Claremont on Friday.
Protests at UC Irvine escalated Wednesday afternoon after demonstrators surrounded a lecture hall on campus.
Irvine police need help tracking down the driver who allegedly caused a deadly crash last Thursday.
Orange County firefighters grabbed their sledgehammers Sunday to tear down the wall after a 2-year-old dog got trapped inside.
The victim, identified as 40-year-old Janet Carrillo, was trapped and killed after a car being driven by a suspect DUI driver slammed into her Garden Grove home early Sunday morning.
After being spotted on multiple occasions, the big cat has not been seen since.
The family of four is alleged to have carried out 10 retail thefts in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
Several Southern California lakes are being impacted by earlier than normal toxic algae blooms that could cause serious harm to humans and animals alike.
The 58-year-old victim has remained in critical condition since the attack on Jan. 26, 2024.
Things may look calm on the surface, but if you look closely, there's an invasion of earwigs, some of which seem to be creeping out.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage on Monday of an intense shootout between deputies and a heavily armed suspect.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Nathaniel Lowe was hit by a pitch from Carson Fulmer with the bases loaded in the 13th inning, forcing home the winning run as the Texas Rangers outlasted the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
Walker Buehler pitched six sharp innings with seven strikeouts in his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina finished with five saves for his fourth clean sheet in a row, but Novak Micovic stopped both shots he faced in his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a scoreless draw.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
As many as three people were wounded after a shooting in Van Nuys late Saturday evening, according to Los Angeles Police Department.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department hosted their third Women's Lifeguard Prep Academy on Saturday, where they trained dozens of participants hoping to pursue positions as professional ocean lifeguards.
Dozens of families lined up to get a free book in Pacoima on Saturday as part of the annual Celebrating Words Festival
KCAL News' own Kristine Lazar emceed the Soaring Spirits Gala at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Saturday, the second year of the event aimed at uplifting families after they experience tragedy.
KCAL News' Lesley Marin joined hundreds of people in Corona on Saturday for the Relay for Life Walk, which celebrates survivors and remember loved ones lost to cancer. She helped emcee the event, sharing how cancer has impacted her own life.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.