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A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 9.

RUSHING

• Dean Gibson, Corona Centennial: Rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns in win over Norco.

• Eli Robinson, Tustin: Rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns in win over Western.

• Gaven Zamora, North Hollywood: Rushed for 119 yards in nine carries and scored two touchdowns in win over Chavez.

• Radley Geiss, Dana Hills: Rushed for 237 yards and five touchdowns in loss to Laguna Beach.

• Ethan Mundt, Troy: Gained 184 yards and scored three touchdowns in win over Irvine.

• Journee Tonga, Leuzinger: Rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown, passed for 73 yards and two touchdowns in win over Mira Costa.

• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 199 yards in loss to Vista Murrieta.

PASSING

• Dominick Catalano, Corona Centennial: Passed for 331 yards and three touchdowns in win over Norco.

• Julian Medina, Norco: Passed for 384 yards and six touchdowns in loss to Corona Centennial.

• Jack Hurst, Laguna Beach: Passed for 387 yards and five touchdowns in win over Dana Hills.

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns, ran for one touchdown in win over Edison.

• Taylor Lee, Oxnard Pacifica: Passed for 375 yards and two touchdowns in win over Simi Valley.

• Seth Solorio, San Pedro: Passed for four touchdowns, ran for one touchdown in win over Gardena.

• Chris Fields, Carson: Had six touchdown passes in win over Narbonne.

• Michael Gonzalez, South Gate: Passed for 305 yards and five touchdowns in win over Huntington Park.

• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 421 yards and seven touchdowns in win over Hamilton.

• Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco: Passed for 219 yards and three touchdowns in win over Servite.

• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Passed for 382 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Palisades.

RECEIVING

• Blake Wong, Norco: Caught 14 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns in win over Corona Centennial.

• Kristian Leslie, Hamilton: Made 10 catches in loss to Palisades, giving him 98 receptions, breaking the City Section record for most catches in a regular season.

• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Made four touchdown catches, ran for a touchdown and had two sacks and two fumble recoveries in win over Manual Arts.

• Thomas Jones, Long Beach Wilson: Caught four passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns in win over Long Beach Jordan.

• Jaxson Rex, San Clemente: Caught nine passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns in win over Los Alamitos.

• Jack Junker, Mission Viejo: Caught 10 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns in win over Edison.

• Anthony Jacobs Jr., Oxnard Pacifica: Had five catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in win over Simi Valley.

• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught nine passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns in win over Hamilton.

DEFENSE

• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Scored his fifth touchdown of the season on defense by returning a fumble in win over Norco.

• Joshua Kerst, San Clemente: Had three sacks in win over Los Alamitos.

• Jack Norman, Dana Hills: Had interception and recovered a fumble on onside kick in loss to Laguna Beach.

• Brennan Martinez, Vista Murrieta: Had two touchdowns on interception returns in win over Murrieta Valley.

• Nick Yakubik, Palos Verdes: Had two interceptions in win over Inglewood.

• Duvay Williams, Gardena Serra: Returned interception for touchdown in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• DJ Parker, Hamilton: Returned a kickoff 81 yards for touchdown vs. Palisades.

• Jack Strosnider, Mira Costa: Blocked a punt and scored touchdown in loss to Leuzinger.

• Carter Sobel, Sierra Canyon: Made field goals from 25 and 43 yards in win over Bishop Amat.

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 7.

RUSHING

Garfield running back Ceasar Reyes is lifted up by Angel Jimenez. He rushed for school-record 420 yards in win over South Gate.

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• Ceasar Reyes, Garfield: Rushed for a school-record 420 yards in 42 carries and scored four touchdowns in win over South Gate.

• Lenny Ibarra, Los Alamitos: Rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns in win over Edison.

• Jerod Terry, Sierra Canyon: Rushed for 241 yards and two touchdowns in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

• Brian Bonner, Valencia: Rushed for 150 yards in win over Golden Valley.

• Ethan Mundt, Troy: Rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in win over Anaheim Canyon.

• Domenico Doran, Bishop Amat: The quarterback rushed for 122 yards and one touchdown and passed for 141 yards and two touchdowns in win over Loyola.

• Ronnell Hewitt, Chaminade: Rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns in win over Gardena Serra.

PASSING

• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Completed 14 of 18 passes for 378 yards and four touchdowns in win over Paraclete.

• Khalil Abdul-Aziz, Orange Vista: Passed for 402 yards and three touchdowns in win over Vista del Lago.

• Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco: Passed for 283 yards and four touchdowns in win over Santa Margarita.

• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 291 yards, rushed for 110 yards and accounted for six touchdowns in win over Norco.

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 292 yards and one touchdown in win over San Clemente.

• Caden Jones, Crean Lutheran: Completed 19 of 23 passes for 314 yards and five touchdowns in win over La Habra.

• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another, in win over Oakmont.

• Jacob Paisano, Hart: Passed for 164 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 154 yards and three touchdowns in win over Canyon.

• Ford Green, Westlake: The freshman passed for 287 yards and three touchdowns in double overtime win over Newbury Park

• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Passed for 284 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Westchester.

RECEIVING

• Zayshawn Washington, Orange Vista: Caught seven passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns vs. Vista del Lago.

• Madden Williams, St. john Bosco: Caught six passes for 113 yards and one touchdown vs. Santa Margarita.

• Jack Junker, Mission Viejo: Caught seven passes for 100 yards vs. San Clemente.

• Ty Johnson, Crean Lutheran: Caught five passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns and returned interception for touchdown vs. La Habra.

DEFENSE

• Dutch Horisk, St. John Bosco: Recorded two sacks vs. Santa Margarita.

• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Had a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown and 95-yard kickoff return in win over Murrieta Valley.

• Somto Nwute, Crespi: Recorded three sacks in win over Salesian.

• PeeWee Wilson, Oxnard Pacifica: Had six solo tackles and 10 overall in win over Camarillo.

• Jordan Hicks, Mission Viejo: Had two interceptions vs. San Clemente.

• Nicholas Stratman, Venice: Had 11 tackles, three for losses, in win over Fairfax.

• Armani Walker, St. Bonaventure: Returned interception for touchdown in shutout win over Oaks Christian.

• Sam Crawford, Bishop Diego: Had two interceptions in win over Simi Valley.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• CJ Wallace, St. John Bosco: Had five booming kickoffs into the end zone vs. Santa Margarita.

• Blue McFarland, Crespi: Contributed a 44-yard run on a fake punt vs. Salesian.

• Caleb Sylvia, Mission Viejo: Kicked field goals from 47 and 25 yards in win over San Clemente.

• Jake Vega, Lakewood: Made a 34-yard field goal for the game’s only points in a win over Long Beach Millikan.

• Oscar Orozco, St. Bonaventure: Made field goals from 45 and 25 yards vs. Oaks Christian.

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 7.

RUSHING

• Ryan Salcedo, Bishop Amat: Rushed for 371 yards and five touchdowns in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 282 yards and finished with six touchdowns in win over Chaparral.

• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 189 yards and four touchdowns in win over Thousand Oaks.

• Trey Freking, South Pasadena: Had 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns in win over La Cañada.

• Malaki Davis, Corona Centennial: Rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns in win over Vista Murrieta.

• Journee Tonga, Leuzinger: Rushed for three touchdowns, passed for another in win over Palos Verdes.

• Jaxsen Stokes, Sierra Canyon: Rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns in win over Chaminade.

• Joshua Aaron, Venice: Rushed for 170 yards and four touchdowns in loss to Palisades.

PASSING

• Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco: Completed 17 of 21 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns in win over Orange Lutheran.

• Chris Fields, Carson: Passed for 265 yards and four touchdowns in win over Gardena.

• Jake Nuttall, Saugus: Passed for 342 yards and school-record seven touchdowns in win over West Ranch.

• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns in win over Monrovia.

• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Completed 12 of 13 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown in win over Bishop Alemany.

• Brady Edmunds, Huntington Beach: Completed 18 of 21 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns in win over La Habra.

• Dominick Catalano, Corona Centennial: Passed for 227 yards and four touchdowns vs. Vista Murrieta.

• Joseph Mesa, Paraclete: Passed for 263 yards and four touchdowns in win over St. Pius X-St. Matthias.

• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Murrieta Valley.

• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 460 yards and five touchdowns in win over Venice.

• Gavin Gray, Agoura: Passed for 286 yards and five touchdowns, ran for another in win over Dos Pueblos.

RECEIVING

• Jordin Daniel, Carson: Made eight catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns vs. Gardena.

• Luc Weaver, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame: Caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns in loss to Bishop Amat.

• Troy Foster, Huntington Beach: Caught 11 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown vs. La Habra.

• Adrian Jones, Paraclete: Caught nine passes for 130 yards and four touchdowns vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias.

• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught seven passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns vs. Venice.

DEFENSE

• Pakipole Moala, Leuzinger: Returned interception 100 yards for touchdown vs. Palos Verdes.

• Grant Woods and Somto Nwude, Crespi: Each had two sacks in win over La Salle.

• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Returned interception 80 yards for touchdown in win over Vista Murrieta, his third pick six this season.

• CJ Lavender Jr., Mater Dei: Had two interceptions in loss to Santa Margarita.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Jacob Kreinbring, Loyola: Made field goals from 44 and 35 yards in win over Serra at SoFi Stadium.

• Angelinne Mazariegos, St. Genevieve: The All-CIF girls’ soccer player made a 24-yard field goal vs. Monrovia.

• Oliver White, Crespi: Returned a punt 64 yards for touchdown vs. La Salle.

• Tyler Wiegand, Santa Margarita: Kicked the winning extra point in the Eagles’ 7-6 victory over Mater Dei.

• Kyle Donahue, San Juan Hills: Made two 32-yard field goals in win over Yorba Linda, making him nine for nine this season.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson says he has had “tough moments” since leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and could “have made different decisions”.

The 35-year-old was roundly criticised for leaving Liverpool in 2023 to play for Al-Ettifaq in a country where same sex-relationships are illegal.

Henderson had been a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and apologised for letting down or hurting anyone in the community when he left Saudi Arabia to join Ajax six months later.

Henderson missed out on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad but is back in the Premier League with Brentford and the England squad under Thomas Tuchel.

“I don’t think it was the reason why I missed the Euros,” Henderson said. “When I was in Saudi I think I was in every camp prior to the Euros.

“Timing, with everything in hindsight, yes – maybe I would have made different decisions.

“But at the time that’s how I felt and the decision I made was for many different reasons and only I know them reasons.

“I am not going to lie, over the past couple of years I have had some tough moments. It felt like a break-up when I left Liverpool.

“Of course I’m not perfect and I’ve made mistakes in the past. Of course I will have throughout my career.

“But all I’ve ever tried to do is the right thing.”

Henderson has won 85 caps since making his England debut against France in 2010.

He is in Tuchel’s squad to play Wales and Latvia this week and feels he still has plenty to offer on the pitch.

“The most important people are the manager, the coaching staff and the players and what they think,” said Henderson.

“Ask them what they think, if I am a cheerleader when I am here. I don’t think one of the best managers in Europe would be choosing me just to do that.”

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 5.

RUSHING

• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 254 yards and five touchdowns in win over Norco.

• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, caught five passes for 100 yards and one touchdown and returned kickoff 82 yards for touchdown in win over West Ranch.

• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 190 yards in 12 carries and scored three touchdowns in win over Rio Mesa.

• Malaki Davis, Corona Centennial: The sophomore rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns and caught one touchdown pass in win over Roosevelt.

• Gabe Villa, Bishop Diego: Rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns and caught another touchdown in win over Camarillo.

• Trevor Schneider, Chaparral: Gained 128 yards rushing in win over Vista Murrieta.

• Francis Saporito, Sunny Hills: Rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown and passed for two touchdowns in win over Marina.

• Jeremiah Hugee, Los Angeles: Rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns in win over West Adams.

PASSING

• Star Thomas, Orange: The sophomore passed for 313 yards and six touchdowns in a win over Fountain Valley.

• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Passed for 412 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in win over St. Paul.

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 329 yards and two touchdowns in win over Long Beach Poly.

• Tua Rojas, Bishop Diego: Had touchdown passes of 38, 62, 27 and 33 yards vs. Camarillo.

• Julian Medina, Norco: Passed for 349 yards and six touchdowns in loss to Murrieta Valley.

• Ryan Rakowski, Palos Verdes: Passed for four touchdowns in win over Culver City.

• DJ Mitchell, La Habra: Passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score in win over El Dorado.

• Brady Annett, Corona del Mar: Completed 18 of 23 passes for 272 yards and four touchdowns in win over San Juan Hills.

• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Passed for 270 yards and three touchdowns in win over Fairfax.

• Donovan Shirley, Salesian: Passed for 298 yards and six touchdowns in win over Cantwell-Sacred Heart.

RECEIVING

• Bryce Vasquez, La Habra: Had 10 catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns vs. El Dorada.

• Deance’ Lewis, Crenshaw: Made five receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown in win over Dorsey.

• Blake Wong, Norco: Had 11 catches for 278 yards and five touchdowns vs. Murrieta Valley.

• Alijah Royster, Oxnard Pacifica: Caught four passes for 103 yards and one touchdown in win over Oaks Christian.

DEFENSE

• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Had six solo tackles and 13 assists vs. Oaks Christian.

• Zeelen Shatswell, Golden Valley: Had two interceptions in win over Castaic.

• Saul Avila-Machado, Dorsey: Contributed two sacks in loss to Crenshaw.

• Havon Finney Jr. and Myles Baker, Sierra Canyon: Each returned an interception for a touchdown in win over Gardena Serra.

• Jalen Flowers, Redondo Union: Made an interception, returned a kickoff for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass vs. Culver City.

• DJ Clanton, Mater Dei: Had two sacks in win over Orange Lutheran.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Carter Sobel, Sierra Canyon: Made three field goals in his season debut vs. Gardena Serra.

• LeHenry Solomon, Chaminade: Returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown in win over Bishop Amat.

• Mason Miller, Leuzinger: Had 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in win over Inglewood.

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 5.

RUSHING

• Ceasar Reyes, Garfield: Rushed for 259 yards in 20 carries and scored four touchdowns in win over Huntington Park.

• Jeremiah Watson, Murrieta Valley: Rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns in defeat of San Clemente.

• Christopher Martin, Oak Hills: Rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown in a win over Bishop Amat.

• Jesus Arellano, Century: Rushed for 193 yards and had three catches for 71 yards in win over Loara.

• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Had 131 yards rushing and three touchdowns and caught three passes for 52 yards in defeat of Golden Valley.

• Johnny Rivera, Mary Star: The sophomore carried the ball 40 times for 217 yards and four touchdowns in loss to Palisades.

• Melion Busano, Eagle Rock: Scored four touchdowns, three rushing and one receiving, in win over Marquez.

PASSING

• Taylor Lee, Oxnard Pacifica: Completed nine of 10 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns in win over Hamilton.

• Wyatt Brown, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame: Passed for 301 yards and five touchdowns and ran for another in defeat of Culver City.

• Dylan Elmer, Irvine University: The junior set a school record with 341 yards passing and three touchdowns in win over Glenn.

• Brady Annett, Corona del Mar: Passed for 233 yards and two touchdowns in defeat of Trabuco Hills.

• Michael Gonzalez, South Gate: Was five-of-seven passing for 202 yards and one touchdown and ran for two touchdowns in win over Legacy.

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Passed for 234 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns in win over Chaparral.

• Brady Bretthauer, Valencia: Passed for 193 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns in defeat of Saugus.

• Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park: Completed 17 of 23 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns in win over Ventura.

• Travis Frazier, Esperanza: Completed 10 of 13 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns in win over Peninsula.

RECEIVING

• Cruz McMullens, Irvine University: Caught six passes for 216 yards and one touchdown in defeat of Glenn.

• Jacob Kerekes, South Torrance: Caught 13 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns in win over West Torance.

• Kristian Leslie, Hamilton: Caught 16 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown in loss to Pacifica.

• Ben Harris, Servite: Caught three touchdown passes in defeat of St. Paul.

• Lenny Ibarra, Los Alamitos: Caught three touchdown passes from Colin Creason in win over Calabasas.

• Matthew Curry, Newbury Park: Made 12 catches for 120 yards in defeat of Ventura.

DEFENSE

• Derrick Johnson II, Murrieta Valley: Had two interceptions in defeat of San Clemente.

• Thomas Jones, Long Beach Wilson: Made two interceptions in win over Long Beach Millikan.

• Darren Panton, Carson: Recovered a fumble, made an interception in win over St. Pius X-St. Matthias.

• Hector Gonzalez, Van Nuys: Made six tackles, had two sacks and forced a safety in win over San Fernando.

• Kingston Sula, Carson: Had eight tackles, including four sacks, vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• La’Brenten Wilson, Cerritos: Had an 80-yard punt return for touchdown in win over Hacienda Heights Wilson.

• Landon Armenta, La Serna: Made 42-yard field goal and had the game-winning touchdown catch in upset of Edison.

• Isaiah Danns, Servite: Returned an interception for a touchdown in win over St. Paul.

There have been a number of new additions to the coaching and playing staff for Ulster ahead of the new campaign as they aim to muscle their way back into the top eight.

Juarno Augustus has been signed from Northampton while Australia prop Angus Bell will join the squad after the autumn internationals.

Mark Sexton has arrived as attack coach, with Willie Faloon now in permanent charge of the defence.

Henderson is enthused by the impact Augustus and Sexton have already had and believes the team are already in a better shape to compete with younger players now having a tough year of senior rugby under their belts.

“Mark Sexton has been working wonders with our attack, it feels fresh and new,” added the 33-year-old.

“A handful of older guys leaving last year have lifted the ceiling of those young guys who have been stepping into shoes and there are a couple of new players kicking around, I can’t wait to see them cause a bit of disruption.

“Watching him [Augustus] in training, there’s no doubt in my mind he is going to cause a bit of damage and that is exciting.

“There is so much there to cause excitement and the excitement they [young players] bring rejuvenates me, I feel like my body has been brilliant in pre-season and I want to be part of this new Ulster coming through with the freshness I feel.”

Ulster edged past Dragons 34-30 at Rodney Parade last season, but Henderson added that both teams’ summer business means Friday’s game at the Affidea Stadium will be a different proposition.

“They caused us loads of issues over there last year, but they have signed a heap of new players and will be a different team and how we have progressed in pre-season, we are a different team to last year.”

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 4.

RUSHING

• Dash Paper, La Cañada: Rushed for 189 yards and one touchdown in win over Venice.

• Deshonne Redeaux, Oaks Christian: Rushed for 171 yards and one touchdown in loss to Gardena Serra.

• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed for 163 yards and one touchdown, caught six passes for 100 yards and one touchdown in win over Saugus.

• Quentin Pacelli, Garden Grove: Rushed for 380 yards and three touchdowns in win over Irvine University.

PASSING

• Ford Green, Westlake: The freshman completed 17 of 24 passes for 301 yards and five touchdowns in win over Venice.

• Jacob Anzaldua, Banning: Passed for 407 yards and five touchdowns in win over Rialto.

• Ryan Hopkins, Mater Dei: Completed 15 of 19 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns in defeat of Bishop Gorman.

• Thaddeus Breaux, Hamilton: Completed 22 of 25 passes for 402 yards and six touchdowns in win over Rancho Dominguez.

• Caden Jones, Crean Lutheran: Was 19-of-20 passing for 264 yards and two touchdowns in win over La Serna.

• Gino Wang, JSerra: The sophomore passed for four touchdowns and ran for another in rallying his team past Leuzinger.

• Ryan Rakowski, Palos Verdes: Was 10-of-11 passing for 219 yards and four touchdowns in win over Wilmington Banning.

• Ayden Edwards, Tustin: Passed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in win over Yorba Linda.

• Jacob Paisano, Hart: Passed for 228 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 121 yards and four touchdowns in defeat of Saugus.

• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Completed 13 of 16 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns in win over El Camino Real.

• Dominik Hardy, Calabasas: Completed 21 of 29 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another in win over Birmingham.

• Gavin Gray, Agoura: Passed for 440 yards and six touchdowns in win over Buena.

• Jonah Tuaniga, Long Beach Millikan: Passed for 508 yards and nine touchdowns in win over Cabrillo.

RECEIVING

• Charles Davis, Westlake: Caught seven passes for 130 yards and one touchdown in defeat of Venice.

• Jack Norman, Dana Hills: Caught five passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns and returned an interception for a touchdown in win over Tesoro.

• Mark Bowman, Mater Dei: Caught five passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns in win over Bishop Gorman.

• Dezmyn Hardy, Calabasas: Caught 11 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns vs. Birmingham.

• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Caught four touchdown passes in win over La Puente, plus made 10 tackles, including two sacks.

DEFENSE

• Mikhal Johnson, Sierra Canyon: Had two of his team’s five sacks against Orange Lutheran.

• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Came up with his fifth interception of the season and was six of six on PATs in a win over Rancho Cucamonga.

• Augie Evans and Enzo Allen, Palisades: Each had 11 tackles in defeat of El Camino Real.

• Isaiah Martinez, El Rancho: Recorded four interceptions in win over Fontana.

• Max Meier, Loyola: Had seven tackles and one sack in win over St. Francis.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Havon Finney Jr., Sierra Canyon: Returned a punt 64 yards for a touchdown vs. Orange Lutheran.

• Jalen Ross, Cathedral: Returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, his third kickoff return for a touchdown this season, in a loss to Chaminade.

• Jackson Hauducoeur, Upland: Made a 46-yard field goal in loss to Bishop Amat.

• Danny Yocupicio, Downey: Came through with a 43-yard PAT after a series of penalties with 12 seconds left to clinch a 21-20 win over Inglewood.

• Jayden Scott, Vista Murrieta: Blocked a punt that led to a key touchdown in win over Beaumont.

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 3.

RUSHING

• Ceasar Reyes, Garfield: Had 292 yards rushing in 41 carries with three touchdowns in loss to Banning.

• Xavier Wimbley, Loyola: Rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns in win over Hamilton.

• Salvador E Villa, Simi Valley: Rushed for 154 yards and six touchdowns in win over Cathedral.

• Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed for 129 yards and one touchdown, and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, in win over Heritage Christian.

• Ryan Salcedo, Bishop Amat: Rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown in loss to Vista Murrieta.

• James Strong, Rancho Cucamonga: Rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Chaparral.

• Kayne Miller, Calabasas: Had 111 yards rushing and one touchdown in loss to Agoura.

PASSING

• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Completed 25 of 31 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns in win over La Salle.

• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Passed for 412 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in loss to Simi Valley.

• Jackson Taylor, Thousand Oaks: Completed 12 of 15 passes for 190 yards and five touchdowns in win over West Ranch.

• Cooper Berry, Maranatha: Passed for 347 yards and five touchdowns in win over San Marino.

• Marcus Washington, Cajon: The freshman passed for 221 yards and four touchdowns in win over Newport Harbor.

• Taylor Lee, Oxnard Pacifica: Passed for 366 yards and eight touchdowns in win over Rio Mesa.

• Seth Solorio, San Pedro: Passed for a school-record five touchdowns in win over Bell.

• Jacob Paisano, Hart: Had five touchdown passes in win over Heritage Christian.

• Chase Curren, Crespi: Passed for 211 yards and four touchdown and ran for another in win over Canyon Country Canyon.

• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns in win over Rancho Cucamonga.

• Gavin Gray, Agoura: Passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns in win over Calabasas.

RECEIVING

• Nico Vergara, Maranatha: Caught 11 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns in win over San Marino.

• Braedon Miller, Beaumont: Caught 13 passes for 137 yards in win over Chaminade.

DEFENSE

• Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial: Made two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and kicked two field goals in win over Mater Dei.

• Jonathan McKinley, Corona Centennial: Recorded three sacks and recovered a fumble vs. Mater Dei.

• Jailen Hill, St. John Bosco: Had two interceptions in win over San Mateo Serra.

• Marcus Fakatou, Orange Lutheran: Had two sacks, forced a fumble and blocked an extra-point attempt in win over Gardena Serra.

• Max Meier, Loyola: Had four sacks in win over Hamilton.

• Jacob Riley, L.A. Hamilton: Had two interceptions in loss to Loyola.

• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Had three interceptions, including a 78-yard pick six, in win over Brentwood.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Owen Morris, Cajon: Made a game-winning 18-yard field goal as time expired to beat Newport Harbor.

• Kasra Maghami, Harvard-Westlake: The freshman made a 43-yard field goal and was seven for seven on PATs in win over Royal.

• Noah Thayer, JSerra: Kicked the game-deciding 31-yard field goal in win over Oak Hills.

• Blaise Burrell, Edison: Blocked field-goal attempt in the final seconds in 21-20 win over Palos Verdes.

• Tate Benjamin, Crespi: Made a 43-yard field goal vs. Canyon.

Derwin Henderson was not intending to coach this season. He hadn’t been a head coach since 2019 at Hawthorne. But he lives in the Inland Empire, and Rialto High kept asking him to take the open position. He finally relented, and big changes are already taking place.

Rialto is off to a 3-0 start with wins over Ontario, Temecula Prep and Indio. That’s notable because the team was 0-10 last season and 1-9 in 2023.

Henderson has been a head coach at Morningside, South East and Hawthorne. He was in the LAPD for 33 years, rising to sergeant. His son, Bryce, is a freshman football player at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

Linebacker Alberto Tapia has been a standout for Rialto on defense. Noah Valdez is a top athlete on offense and defense.

The games figure to get tougher in the coming weeks, but there’s a culture change at Rialto that certainly is good for the players and the student body.

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A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 1.

RUSHING

• Moyo Odebunmi, Cleveland: Rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns, including a 99-yard kickoff return, in win over Arleta.

• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns in win over Agoura.

• AJ McBean, Mira Costa: Rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in win over St. Francis.

• Brian Bonner, Valencia: Rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in win over Chaminade.

• Gavin Gutierrez, Servite: Rushed for 160 yards in win over Murrieta Valley.

• Adrian Petero, Santa Margarita: The freshman rushed for 103 yards and scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat Corona Centennial.

PASSING

• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Completed 17 of 22 passes for 442 yards and six touchdowns in win over Antelope Valley.

• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 410 yards and five touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.

• Jesse Saucedo, Monrovia: Passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in win over Eagle Rock.

• Jeremiah Duhu, Beaumont: Passed for 186 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 167 yards in win over Cathedral.

• Isaiah Arriaza, Damien: Passed for 410 yards and four touchdowns in win over JSerra.

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Was 23-of-26 passing for 365 yards and three touchdowns in win over St. Paul.

• Bradley Cassier, St. Monica: Passed for 288 yards and four touchdowns in win over Peninsula.

RECEIVING

• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught 13 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.

• Elias Redlew, San Pedro: Caught six passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns in win over Kennedy.

• Eric Osorio, Damien: Caught 13 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown vs. JSerra.

• Matthew Curry, Newbury Park: Caught 17 passes for 171 yards in win over Arroyo Grande.

DEFENSE

• DeVohn Moutra Jr., Gardena Serra: Recorded three tackles vs. Hamilton to help Serra get its second shutout of the season.

• Ca’ron Williams, Santa Margarita: Had two interceptions, including a pick-six, in win over Corona Centennial.

• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Returned an interception for a touchdown, caught two touchdown passes and had two sacks in win over over Bell.

• Caysen Badawi, Valencia: Made two interceptions in win over Chaminade.

• Havon Finney, Sierra Canyon: Returned interception 85 yards for touchdown in win over Oaks Christian.

• George Hastings, Agoura: Made 14 tackles and forced two fumbles in loss to Westlake.

• Max Meier, Loyola: Had 10 tackles and two sacks in win over Long Beach Millikan.

• Jeremiah Hugee, Los Angeles: Made 11 tackles, rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, caught two touchdowns in win over Grant.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Blaise Burwell, Edison: Returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in loss to Yorba Linda.

• Samael Cerritos, Cleveland: Went 10 for 10 on PATs in win over Arleta.

• Noah Thayer, JSerra: Made 53-yard field goal in loss to Damien.

• Nico Talbott, Mira Costa: Made 49-yard field goal in win over St. Francis.

• CJ Wallace, St. John Bosco: Made 47-yard field goal in win over El Paso (Texas) Eastwood.

A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 0.

RUSHING

• Quentin Pacelli, Garden Grove: Gained 380 yards and scored four touchdowns in loss to Los Amigos.

• Gatsbee Gumban, Covina: Rushed for 337 yards and four touchdowns in win over La Puente.

• Ryan Salcedo, Bishop Amat: Rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns in win over St. Paul.

• Nic Brubaker, Tesoro: Rushed for 168 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown run, in win over El Toro.

• Michael Osuma, Granada Hills: Rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns in win over North Hollywood.

PASSING

• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Completed 16 of 22 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown in win over Santa Margarita.

• Ashton Pannell, Long Beach Millikan: Passed for 322 yards and four touchdowns in win over Newbury Park.

• Bryson Beaver, Vista Murrieta: Completed 24 of 34 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns in win over Great Oak.

• Ryan Wiacek, El Segundo: Passed for 189 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 136 yards and three touchdowns in win over South Pasadena.

• Diego Montes, Granada Hills Kennedy: Passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 164 yards and four touchdowns in win over Eagle Rock.

• Liam Pasten, Eagle Rock: Passed for 389 yards and seven touchdowns and ran for another in loss to Kennedy.

• Ford Green, Westlake: The freshman completed 15 of 18 passes for 218 yards and four touchdowns in win over Golden Valley.

• Dominick Catalano, Corona Centennial: Passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns in win over Servite.

• Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral: Completed 15 of 21 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns, ran for two touchdowns in win over Loyola.

• Dane Weber, Chaparral: Passed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns in loss to San Juan Hills.

RECEIVING

• Blake Wong, Norco: Caught nine passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns in win over Cajon.

• Braedon Miller, Beaumont: Caught nine passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in win over San Jacinto.

• Keawe Browne, Corona Centennial: Had four receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns in win over Servite.

DEFENSE

• Jayden Garcia, Granada Hills: Had three tackles for losses in win over North Hollywood.

• Khary Wilder, Gardena Serra: Recorded three sacks in shutout win over Palos Verdes.

• Richard Wesley, Sierra Canyon: Had two tackles for losses, including one of his team’s four sacks, in shutout win over JSerra.

• Oscar Aguilar, Downey: Had nine tackles in win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

• Dylan Edwards, Salesian: Had 14 tackles in loss to Western.

• King’leon Sheard, Narbonne: Had two sacks among eight tackles in loss to Los Osos.

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Mark Lacob, North Hollywood: Made 40-yard field goal against Granada Hills.

• Isaiah Murguia, Mission Viejo: He had punts of 40, 54 and 54 yards in win over Santa Margarita.

• Antonio Vidal, L.A. Wilson: Went six for six on PATs and made 38-yard field goal in win over Grant.

• Aidan Pacheco, Salesian: Made a 47-yard field goal in loss to Western.

AN ‘unbelievable’ horse and serial Cheltenham winner has made a shock stable switch from Paul Nicholls to Nicky Henderson.

Ginny’s Destiny, owned by Gordan and Su Hall, was second in the 2024 Turners Novices’ Chase won by Grey Dawning.

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Prior to that he had won three times in a row at the home of jumps, rocketing up the ratings from 133 to 155.

With more than £150,000 in career earnings, the nine-year-old has more than paid his way for his popular owners.

But the Halls have decided now is the time to move on and have sent him to Henderson instead.

The horse’s updated page on the BHA showed he moved to the Seven Barrows handler earlier this week.

Ginny’s Destiny had been with 14-time champion trainer Nicholls since July 2023, having previously been with Tom Lacey for just shy of three years before that.

Promising bumper winner Act Of Innocence is another of the Hall horses on his way to Henderson.

The five-year-old gelding looks like he could be set for a season novice hurdling after winning at Taunton when last seen in March.

Don’t Tell Su, a 118-rated hurdler and novice chaser has also gone to Henderson.

While £100,000 Old Park Star, who Nicholls bought alongside Tom Malone in June 2023, will now be trained by Henderson too.

Gordon, who runs a construction company, and Su have been labelled the ‘luckiest owners in racing’.

Their first horse together was Truckers Lodge, an eight-time winner who finished second in the 2019 Grand National and won the 2023 London National under Nicholls’ expert care.

Owners Neil and Alfie Smith have moved Scottish Champion Hurdle runner-up Kabral Du Mathan to Dan Skelton from Nicholls.

While the Ditcheat boss has been busy stocking up his squad with some eyecatching purchases, including the hugely promising £260,000 Gold Cast.

Henderson is starting to welcome some of his horses back from their summer break.

He recently posted a photo of Constitution Hill alongside Sir Gino.

Both stars will be on recovery missions in the new season.

Constitution Hill looked nothing like the breathtaking Champion Hurdle winner when falling twice last season.

While Sir Gino was forced to miss Cheltenham after one of his legs suffered a nasty infection.

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Brentford have completed the signing of England midfielder and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after his recent departure from Ajax.

Henderson, 35, spent 12 years with Liverpool, where he won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Community Shield, Super Cup and Club World Cup.

In July 2023, he joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, managed by former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, but six months later his contract was cancelled and he joined Ajax.

Last week, the Dutch club agreed to end Henderson’s contract a year early.

Henderson was handed an England recall in March by new manager Thomas Tuchel, having not played for the Three Lions since November 2023. He has 84 England caps.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax.

The 35-year-old will join the Bees on a two-year deal after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract a year early.

Henderson had considerable interest from top clubs in England and Europe but Brentford have won the race to sign the former Liverpool skipper.

Playing in the Premier League will provide Henderson with the platform to stay in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad before next summer’s World Cup.