#high-school-football

#high-school-football

Sophomore running back Arman Papazyan was supposed to be the backup to his brother, Gev, this season at Glendale High. Then Gev went down with a season-ending injury. Little brother Arman came to the rescue. He had 215 yards rushing in 32 carries in a loss to Marshall. He has continued to be a productive offensive weapon for 1-2 Glendale. He has 349 yards and five touchdowns in three games.

It's taking your guys, a group of kids every year, and shaping them, developing them, on and off the field. While ultimately helping them live out their dreams on the football field. All of this while they are navigating growing up. It's everything and more, way more, than I could have ever imagined it being. I am very grateful, to say the least, and also very proud.

Twenty-four days after the worst wildfire in L.A. history burned their stadium, members of the Palisades Charter High School football team stretched and twisted on a middle school field in Santa Monica. To the north, a sickly orange haze hung along the horizon, a reminder of the inferno that had reduced parts of their school to a ragged tangle of charred masonry, metal and wood. About 10 players had lost their homes in the Palisades fire.

Two nationally ranked powerhouses meet to keep their mythical national championship hopes alive. St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro said St. Frances has as much talent as any team in the country. The Braves have an impressive group of six linebackers that willl try to use their speed to deal with St. Frances' big-play weapons. It's another opportunity for sophomore quarterback Koa Malau'ulu to get the ball to his prolific group of receivers. The pick: St. John Bosco.

I had to hang up a picture of the new pope," he said.

"about homecoming, mentorship and generational impact."

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.

During an interview that will be aired on Thursday for "Friday Night Live" on The Times' X account, Kennedy All-City quarterback Diego Montes was asked about players in the City Section being overlooked. That produced a response, "Do not sleep on the City Section." "I can't afford to play for a private school," he said. "I don't think where you play should matter that great. You're telling me if I play for a private school, that makes me any better than I am now? No. There's talent in the City Section."

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.