Prep talk: Defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei is Trinity League MVP
At 6 feet 3 and 315 pounds, Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei is easily spotted on a football field. Wearing No. 52, he’s the big…
Prep talk: Highland’s Justin Wyatt gets final chance to coach son
Justin Wyatt, the football coach at Highland High in Palmdale, has enjoyed every moment coaching his son, Justin Jr., a 6-foot-4 quarterback headed to Nevada.Their…
Prep talk: Ventura High girls’ basketball boasts legendary names
When you watch a Ventura High girls’ basketball game, then check the roster, it’s like going back in time. There’s so much history to tell.The…
Prep talk: Edison football players appreciate their coaching staff
The respect that Edison High football players have for their coaching staff is one of the positives of attending the Huntington Beach school.From coach Jeff…
Jonas Thurman is Chaminade’s leader and big-time scorer
To say that four-year varsity basketball player Jonas Thurman has had a great seven-game start for unbeaten Chaminade would be an understatement.Last week the 6-foot-3…
Prep talk: Ball boy for St. John Bosco promises future wins
It was in the tunnel at the Coliseum last year after a loss in the Southern Section Division 1 football final when St. John Bosco’s…
Prep talk: The Miller family embraces Bellflower High
Keith Miller, the new football coach at Bellflower High, is going all in. His daughter, Jazelle, 15, is already a flag football, softball and track…
Prep talk: Celebrating 25 years as a basketball scoreboard operator
Since 1999, Stuart Koos has been operating the basketball scoreboard at Westchester High home games. That’s 25 years of service and lots of memorable games,…
Prep talk: How Van Nuys turned around its football program
Van Nuys High School is 109 years old, with the likes of Don Drysdale, Robert Redford, Bob Waterfield and Marilyn Monroe among the famous alumni.…
Prep talk: There’s love brewing for Monroe cross-country program
Nayelly Flores of Monroe High had given up cross country since her freshman season. She didn’t like it. Her focus was on soccer and track.…
Prep talk: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame brothers have UCLA connection
The Lewis brothers, senior Mark and sophomore Nolin, are contributors in the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame basketball program. And they are proud of their connection…
Prep talk: Former roommates face off as coaches in Division 8 semis
It’s quite a weekend for Salesian coach Anthony Atkins and St. Pius X-St. Matthias coach Devah Thomas.Their football teams meet in the Division 8 semifinals…
Prep talk: Westlake girls tennis stays as champion
Westlake High completed back-to-back Southern Section girls tennis titles earlier this week by beating Marmonte League rival Calabasas 10-8 in Division 1.Dedication, determination and experience…
Prep talk: Weston Port, Noah Mikhail show you can stay home and be noticed
In an era when parents keep moving their sons looking for something (exposure, playing time, free shoes), let’s salute two four-year starters in football whose…