When Los Amigos High School launched its football program, Richard Nixon was president. Eight chief executives later, the Lobos had their first “home” game. As part of the Garden Grove Unified School […]
Lobos had first ‘home’ game
Rough week for West OC teams
It wasn’t a great week for high school football teams in our West Orange County area. They managed to post just three wins against nine losses as we move toward the […]
All our lives are full of contact
Marilyn and I were having lunch at the Amarith Table restaurant the other day with former Garden Grove Journal sports columnist Don Alexander and his charming gal pal, Di, when the topic […]
Vaqs, Oilers post victories
Teams from our West Orange County area posted two wins and two losses in non-league football action on Thursday night. Rancho Alamitos (3-1) defeated Godinez Fundamental (2-3) by 24-7. Huntington Beach (3-2) […]
The upside-down grid season
This is the season with the local high school football team is turned upside down … so far. Edison, typically at the top of teams in our West Orange County area, is […]
Mats, Lions, Lobos, Aztecs 3-1
Friday night football for our West Orange County high school football teams was a mix of barnburners and blowouts. Overall, locals won seven games and lost five. Among the close ones, Garden […]
Rancho defeats Rebels 33-19
Rancho Alamitos came on strong in the second half Thursday night to defeat Savanna 33-19 in a non-league football game. The Vaqueros are now 2-1 and will host Godinez Fundamental next Thursday […]
Road Warriors vs. tough foes
Some of our West Orange County football teams will be winding up their pre-league schedules this weekend and getting ready for conference play next week. None of our locals have emerged unbeaten, […]
An Aztec Empire on the rise?
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune There might be a new Aztec Empire rising over there at Ward Street and McFadden Avenue in Westminster. The La Quinta High School Aztecs announced their candidacy […]
Traditions clash: Vaqs v. Colony
When the Anaheim High Colonists football team takes on the Rancho Alamitos High Vaqueros on Thursday night at Bolsa Stadium, it will be a matchup of programs with proud traditions. Rancho has […]
