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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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State championship football games set to produce lots of tears
Final high school football games for 2025 will produce emotional endings in Orange County this weekend.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-10/state-championship-football-games-will-produce-lots-of-tears
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Prep Rally: A big high school basketball record could be broken this week
The state football championship games are this weekend, but there's also another big moment happening Tuesday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2025-12-08/high-school-basketball-record
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Sondheimer: Santa Margarita linebacker Dash Fifita is a forceful presence
The 5-foot-9, 190-pound senior seems to have the ability to be invisible to 300-pound blockers before suddenly arriving to bring down the ballcarrier.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-07/santa-margarita-undersized-linebacker-dash-fifita-is-a-forceful-presence
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Prep talk: A look at South Gate’s miracle Hail Mary pass with no time left
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Prep talk: A look at South Gate's miracle Hail Mary pass with no time left
Quarterback Michael Gonzalez said it was the "everybody go deep" play that gave the Rams a winning touchdown and CIF title.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-01/prep-talk-south-gate-hail-mary
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Prep Rally: A closer look at the state football playoff pairings
It's time for the state football playoffs, and in the Open Division, Santa Margarita and De La Salle will meet on Dec. 13.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2025-12-01/state-high-school-football-playoff-pairings
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Crenshaw rises again in football but without coach Robert Garrett
Coach Robert Garrett, with 300 career wins, admires from home as the Cougars reach the City Section Open Division championship game while on adminstrative leave.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-26/crenshaw-rises-again-in-football-but-without-coach-robert-garrett
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Prep talk: Rio Hondo Prep, with student body of 82 boys, goes for 17th football title
Coach Mark Carson says playing schools with larger enrollments doesn't scare his team.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-26/prep-talk-rio-hondo-prep-goes-for-17th-section-football-title
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Greatest high school basketball season ever? Looking back at the Ball brothers era
Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball combined with father LaVar Ball to produce a basketball season to remember 10 years ago at Chino Hills.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-24/chino-hills-ball-brothers-looking-back-at-unbeaten-season
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Prep talk: A simple act of sportsmanship prevails after South Gate-Dorsey playoff game
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Prep talk: A simple act of sportsmanship prevails after South Gate-Dorsey playoff game
South Gate quarterback Michael Gonzalez does what he learned to help console Dorsey players after they lost to Gonzalez's team in a playoff game.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-23/simple-act-of-sportsmanship-prevails-after-high-school-game
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Prep talk: Former San Juan Hills linebacker and UCLA commit Weston Port is doing well in Spain
Linebacker Weston Port is in Spain on a Mormon mission for another year before heading to UCLA to play football.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-23/san-juan-hills-linebacker-weston-port-doing-well-in-spain
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Corona Centennial, Santa Margarita crack the code to reach Division 1 football final
Coaches Matt Logan of Centennial and Carson Palmer of Santa Margarita have break-through seasons to prevent Mater Dei and St. John Bosco from dominating.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-23/centennial-santa-margarita-crack-code-reach-division-1-football-final
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Mom, dad, brother played at Pauley Pavilion; Brayden Kyman gets his chance Saturday
It's the end of the Kyman era as Brayden Kyman plays for Santa Margarita High this season before moving on to Washington State.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-19/brayden-kyman-latest-in-family-to-play-at-pauley-pavilion
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Prep Rally: How the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs are on the verge of making history
The Southern Section Division 1 high school football playoffs are on the verge of making history as far as the champion is concerned.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2025-11-17/high-school-football-playoffs
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Prep talk: Contreras had never won a playoff game; now the Cobras are in City semifinals
Contreras will face Santee in City Section Division III football semifinals, extending a remarkable season.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-17/contreras-had-never-won-playoff-game-now-cobras-are-in-city-semifinals
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Get ready for lots of mud at eight City Section football playoff games
Rain is expected Friday, with eight City Section playoff games scheduled for grass fields with little grass.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-13/city-section-football-playoff-games-mud-rain
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Prep talk: Andrew Hilton of Loyola is the comeback story of the year
After breaking a fibula before the football season, lineman Andrew Hilton is back playing for the Cubs.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-12/prep-talk-andrew-hilton-loyola-comeback-story-of-the-year
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Versatility makes Jaden Walk-Green multisport standout for Centennial
Corona Centennial defensive back Jaden Walk-Green has eight interceptions this season and is a starting center fielder and leadoff hitter for the baseball team.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-12/jaden-walk-green-versatile-multisports-athlete-corona-centennial-high
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This week's top high school football playoff games
The Southern Section's and City Section's top divisions begin playoff action this weekend with quarterfinal games. Here's a look at the matchups.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-12/southern-section-division-1-city-section-open-division-football-playoff-previews
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Prep talk: Kyle Donahue of San Juan Hills comes through as kicker
Kyle Donahue of San Juan Hills is 11 of 13 on field goals this season, including a walk-off 24-yard field goal for a 28-27 victory over Downey Friday night.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-10/prep-talk-kyle-donahue-san-juan-hills-comes-through-as-kicker
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Boys' basketball preview: Mission League teams loaded with talent
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Sierra Canyon and Harvard-Westlake are again leading a Mission League talent surge in boys' basketball.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-09/southland-boys-basketball-preview-mission-league-teams-loaded-with-talent
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Sun Valley Poly High names gymnasium after basketball legend Gail Goodrich
The standout guard led Poly to the 1961 City Section title, helped UCLA win two NCAA championships and was the leading scorer on the Lakers' 1971-72 title team.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-07/sun-valley-poly-high-names-gymnasium-gail-goodrich-sports-complex
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Prep talk: Dominic Perfetti is a 6-foot-7 basketball player and standout lacrosse player
St. John Bosco High’s Dominic Perfetti starts for the basketball team and is headed to Syracuse on lacrosse scholarship.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-11-07/prep-talk-dominic-perfetti-basketball-player-and-standout-lacrosse-player
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Prep Rally: Here are the most intriguing matchups in the high school football playoffs
The high school football playoff pairings have been revealed. What are the most intriguing matchups?
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2025-11-03/high-school-football-playoff-pairings
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Prep talk: Harvard-Westlake's new sports complex is progressing on schedule
Harvard-Westlake's River Park project will open in the fall of 2026 with two gyms, two fields, pool, tennis courts and underground parking.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-10-29/harvard-westlake-new-sports-complex-construction
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Why Elias Redlew is a three-sport standout at San Pedro High
The Pirates' star receiver is also a starter in basketball and a track athlete who finished tied for second in the high jump at the City Section track and field championships.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-10-29/elias-redlew
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Prep talk: Harvard-Westlake's new sports complex is progressing on schedule
Harvard-Westlake's River Park project will open in the fall of 2026 with two gyms, two fields, pool, tennis courts and underground parking.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-10-29/harvard-westlake-new-sports-complex-construction
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Prep Rally: There are 11 football teams still undefeated. Is yours one of them?
With only one week to go in the high school football regular season, here are the only undefeated teams.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/newsletter/2025-10-27/high-school-football-undefeated
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Prep talk: City Section quarterbacks are having terrific seasons
From Chris Fields at Carson to Jack Thomas at Palisades, quarterbacks are leading strong passing attacks in the City Section.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-10-27/prep-talk-city-section-quarterbacks-make-passing-fun-again
4 months ago
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