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Prep Rally: Sign up for our high school sports newsletter
Eric Sondheimer, who has been covering high school sports in Southern California for more than 40 years, provides weekly updates on everything you need to know.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2022-06-03/prep-rally-high-school-sports-newsletter-archive
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JJ Rodriguez of Birmingham turns to coach, teammates for support after father's death
JJ Rodriguez lost his father last month, but he's back playing with the support of his Birmingham baseball family.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-13/jj-rodriguez-turns-to-birmingham-high-coach-teammates-for-support
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Prep Rally: Baseball playoffs set to be a showcase of top players and teams
The Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs will feature many of the top players and teams in Southern California battling in a new pool format.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-05-11/high-school-baseball-playoffs-top-players-teams
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Prep talk: On Mother's Day, Matthew Torres and Chris Fields salute their moms
Sylmar pitcher, Carson quarterback thank their mothers, who are raising families by themselves, for being their No. 1 fans.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-10/prep-talk-matthew-torres-chris-fields-salute-their-moms
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Commentary: A sleeping giant has awakened for the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs
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Commentary: A sleeping giant has awakened for the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs
Defending champion St. John Bosco enters the Division 1 baseball playoffs on an 11-game winning streak, but it didn't get much love from the seeding algorithms.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/st-john-bosco-southern-section-baseball-playoffs
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A freshman made the save of the year to ignite Norco's rise to No. 1 in high school baseball
Shortstop Dylan Seward stepped forward two years ago to help convince Norco High's administration that Gary Parcell deserved to keep his coaching job.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-06/freshman-helped-norco-rise-to-number-one-high-school-baseball
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Prep Rally: Carlos Acuna and Jordan Lindsay help Birmingham baseball excel
Pitcher Carlos Acuna and catcher Jordan Lindsay rose up to push Birmingham to within one win of the West Valley League title.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-05-04/birmingham-high-school-baseball
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Former Corona Centennial star Camryn Bynum giving back to community
Current NFL safety, who will be hosting a football camp, wants others to realize they can attain their goals, but it takes focus, dedication and avoiding distractions.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-03/former-corona-centennial-star-camryn-bynum-giving-back-to-community
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Chatsworth High's Grant Chang hits the MIT jackpot
The 6-foot-6 senior volleyball star was first put on MIT's deferred list but learned during a tournament in Las Vegas that he has been accepted.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-29/chatsworth-highs-grant-wang-hits-mit-jackpot
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Prep Rally: A look at the top pitchers this high school baseball season
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Prep Rally: A look at the top pitchers this high school baseball season
Pitching depth is about to be critical for the playoffs, so let's take a look at the real ace pitchers this season.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-04-27/high-school-baseball-pitchers
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Loyola High’s Tripp King looks to become West Coast trendsetter in lacrosse
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Loyola High's Tripp King looks to become West Coast trendsetter in lacrosse
The junior attacker, who can score with either hand, has committed to North Carolina, where both his parents went to college.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-26/loyola-highs-tripp-king-looks-to-become-lacrosse-trendsetter
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Sun Valley Poly High's Fabian Bravo shows flashes of Koufax dominance
The 5-foot-10, 140-pound might not have a blazing fastball, but his windup and jersey No. 32 are reminiscent of the legendary Dodger pitcher.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-22/sun-valley-poly-highs-fabian-bravo-shows-flashes-of-koufax-dominance
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After 55 years as a broadcaster in L.A., Randy Rosenbloom is leaving town
From high school to college to the pros, Randy Rosenbloom has been a broadcasting icon in Los Angeles.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-19/broadcaster-randy-rosenbloom-is-leaving-for-south-carolina
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Saul Pacheco's story: From jumping out of planes to being a track starter for 49 years
Saul Pacheco was in the 82nd Airborne Division, became a teacher, coach, track starter and Carson Hall of Famer.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-15/saul-pacheco-story-paratrooper-then-track-starter-for-49-years
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Prep Rally: Tyler George leads list of best high school baseball players this season
It's midseason in high school baseball, so let's take a look at the players who are producing results.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-04-13/tyler-george-high-school-baseball
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Midseason baseball report: Sophomore Tyler George of Santa Margarita is strike machine
Tyler George is 7-0 with just two walks in 41 1/3 innings so far this high school baseball season for Santa Margarita.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-12/sophomore-tyler-george-of-santa-margarita-is-strike-machine
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Sondheimer: Mira Costa High volleyball star Mateo Fuerbringer thrives when under pressure
The 6-foot-5 outside hitter, who has the lineage with parents who played in college and run a volleyball club, has committed to UCLA.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-08/mira-costa-high-volleyball-star-mateo-fuerbringer-thrives-under-pressure
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Intensity level crescendoes for No. 1 Orange Lutheran vs. No. 2 St. John Bosco baseball series
The Braves take two of three games from the Lancers in a Trinity League series between the baseball powers.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-03/intensity-level-crescendoes-for-orange-lutheran-st-john-bosco-baseball-series
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Air Force discovers another diamond gem in Malakye Matsumoto of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame
Malakye Matsumoto is 6 feet 5 and developing fast like the last SoCal Air Force prospect, Paul Skenes
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-01/air-force-discovers-another-gem-in-malakye-matsumoto
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Prep talk: Finley Suppan rises as a sophomore pitcher for Chaminade
Daughter of former MLB pitcher Jeff Suppan has helped Chaminade's rise in softball
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-04-01/prep-talk-finley-suppan-rises-as-sophomore-pitcher-for-chaminade
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Former Southern California high school standouts fueling UCLA and USC baseball
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Former Southern California high school standouts fueling UCLA and USC baseball
UCLA and USC baseball are proving to be among the top programs in the nation this year thanks for an influx of talent from Southern California high schools.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-03-30/southern-california-high-school-baseball-players-ucla-usc
about 2 months ago
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Prep talk: El Camino Real's Glassman twins lead their teams
Ryan and Remy Glassman are making impact for their respective baseball and softball teams as juniors this spring.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-03-26/prep-talk-el-camino-reals-glassman-twins-lead-their-teams
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Three Redondo Union volleyball players are headed to MIT in historic accomplishment
Seniors Tommy Spalding, Vaughan Flahert and Carter Mirabal have brains, brawn and surfing skills to make it to MIT.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-03-25/three-redondo-union-volleyball-players-are-headed-to-mit-in-historic-accomplishment
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Javier Zarate helps Garfield High reach state soccer title game
The sophomore goalkeeper gave up club soccer to concentrate on academics, but after getting coaxed to join the Bulldogs he has excelled in class and on the field.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-03-11/javier-zarate-helps-garfield-high-reach-state-soccer-title-game
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Prep Rally: Nail-biting time in high school basketball
It's crunch time again in high school basketball. Win and you go to the state finals. Lose and go home.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-03-09/high-school-basketball
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Sondheimer: A family turns to high school sports to reduce stress from tragedy
Jake Brande, dealing with the death of his younger brother, gains eligibility and returns to pitching for Rancho Christian.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-03-04/family-turns-to-high-school-sports-to-reduce-stress-from-tragedy
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Top-ranked UCLA baseball pulls off three-game sweep of ranked teams in Texas
Roch Cholowsky hit a two-run, two-out home run in the ninth to tie the game and help UCLA to an 8-7 win over Mississippi State.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-03-01/top-ranked-ucla-baseball-sweep-ranked-teams-texas
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Commentary: In support of snitches exposing cheaters in high school sports
There's parents, players and coaches breaking rules, and the only way to expose them is for others to step forward.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-26/in-support-of-snitches-exposing-cheaters-in-high-school-sports
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Loyola's volleyball team wants to return to championship ways
Early morning volleyball practices have the Cubs focused on completing some unfinished business: claiming another Southern Section title.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-18/loyola-high-volleyball-team-wants-to-return-to-championship-ways
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Sondheimer: The Louis Lappe Show comes to high school baseball
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Sondheimer: The Louis Lappe Show comes to high school baseball
El Segundo Little League hero Louis Lappe is a teenager now and ready for high school baseball debut at Harvard-Westlake.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-15/sondheimer-baseball-previ
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Prep Rally: Undefeated Elsinore has a story you don't want to miss
Elsinore is the only unbeaten team in the Southern Section basketball playoffs. And what an intriguing story.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-02-09/elsinore-high-school-basketball
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Coach Reggie Morris Jr. hopes his bow ties bind Redondo Union
The highly successful coach of the Sea Hawks is bringing out his bow ties for the playoffs because it's "time to dress the part, time to win.”
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-08/coach-reggie-morris-jr-hopes-his-bow-ties-bind-redondo-union
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Commentary: Super Bowl will again feature plenty of Southland talent
Former high school stars include Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, running back George Holani and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu as well as Patriots receiver Kyle Williams.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-04/super-bowl-will-again-feature-plenty-of-southland-talent
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Prep talk: City of South Gate offers glimpse into neighborhood sports worship
The community in South Gate comes out for high school sports, with three schools near one another. South Gate and South East will play in a Friday Eastern League basketball game.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-03/city-of-south-gate-offers-glimpse-into-neighborhood-sports-worship#nt=0000016c-45b3-dae8-af6c-4dff49e20002-showMedia-liG0promoMedium-7030col1nt=0000016c-45b3-dae8-af6c-4dff49e20002-showMedia-liG0promoMedium-7030col1
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Prep talk: Hunter Greene continues to inspire, encourage next generation
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame grad Hunter Greene returns on baseball alumni day to present scholarships.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-01/prep-talk-hunter-greene-continues-to-inspire-encourage-next-generation
3 months ago
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Straight Outta Compton: Centennial's comeback story, going from 1-23 to 12-12
First-year coach DeAndre Cole has the Compton Centennial boys' basketball team eligible for a Southern Section at-large playoff berth.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-02-01/compton-centennial-boys-basketball-comeback-story
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New UCLA football coach Bob Chesney impresses high school coaches with energy, vision
High school football coaches are giving new UCLA coach Bob Chesney high marks on first impressions as he visits many Southern California schools.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-28/new-ucla-football-coach-bob-chesney-impresses-high-school-coaches
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Prep Rally: Coach Harvey Kitani is a true millennial
Harvey Kitani became only the third high school basketball coach in state history to reach 1,000 career wins.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-01-26/harvey-kitani
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Q&A: Christian Collins of St. John Bosco explains why he's playing like an All-American
St. John Bosco's 6-foot-9 Christian Collins discusses why he's having so much fun while playing at a high level.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-25/st-john-boscos-christian-collins-discusses-playing-like-all-american
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Heavyweight wrestling champion Abraham Datte of Monroe High wants to save lives
Two-time City Section champion Abraham Datte is the deputy chief of the Fire Academy Magnet and aspires to be a paramedic.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-21/heavyweight-wrestling-champion-abraham-datte-monroe-high-wants-save-lives
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Prep talk: Tennis star Alexander Coleman becomes basketball contributor for Brentwood
Senior Alexander Coleman has joined the basketball team after not playing since his freshman season.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-19/tennis-star-alexander-coleman-becomes-basketball-contributor-for-brentwood
4 months ago
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Prep Rally: Need a basketball hoop? Talk to the Clippers
The Clippers are awarding free outside basketball hoops in celebration of the NBA All-Star Game coming to Intuit Dome.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-01-19/basketball-hoop-clippers
4 months ago
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Prep Rally: Chino Hills is one of the surprise teams in high school basketball
There are plenty of teams exceeding expectations in high school basketball teams this season, including Chino Hills.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2026-01-12/chino-hills-high-school-basketball
4 months ago
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Prep talk: Noah Darnell goes from losing a scholarship to attending Harvard
Santa Margarita pitcher was committed to Tulane, then ends up at Harvard after Tulane dropped his scholarship offer.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-11/noah-darnell-goes-from-losing-scholarship-to-attending-harvard
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Sondheimer: Freshmen making a big impact in Southland basketball
Phillip Reed of Palisades is one of several young guards who are making a difference on the court against stronger, more experienced players.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-11/rise
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Sondheimer: Lessons to live by in high school sports for 2026
Let's set some standards for players, coaches and parents in the Southland to strive for this year.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-07/lessons-to-live-by-in-high-school-sports-for-2026
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City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up after hitting rock bottom
The exodus of high school basketball talent from LAUSD schools has left the City Section with no more powerhouse programs.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-01-04/city-section-boys-basketball-nowhere-to-go-but-up
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Peering into the crystal ball for 2026 high school sports predictions
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2026 high school football transfer tracker: Which top players are switching schools
High school football transfers are under way in preparation for the 2026 season.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-30/prep-football-transfer-tracker-which-top-players-are-switching-schools
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
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Prep talk: New UCLA football coach brings out welcome mat for high school coaches
New UCLA football coach Bob Chesney says meeting high school coaches will be important part of his recruiting plan.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-10/new-ucla-football-coach-welcomes-high-school-coaches
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