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Eric Sondheimer has been covering high school sports for the Los Angeles Times since 1997 and in Southern California since 1976. City Section HOF 2019.

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Candidate for state superintendent in California disrupts Southern Section Council meeting shouting over transgender students playing on teams in CIF, forcing the meeting to be halted.

Candidate for state superintendent in California disrupts Southern Section Council meeting shouting over transgender students playing on teams in CIF, forcing the meeting to be halted.

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The crowd at the Rose Bowl.

The crowd at the Rose Bowl.

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Can someone explain this formation

Can someone explain this formation

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It’s rarer than a Great White Shark sighting. The LAX People Mover is moving.

It’s rarer than a Great White Shark sighting. The LAX People Mover is moving.

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The unseen life of a high school baseball coach doing things when nobody is watching.

The unseen life of a high school baseball coach doing things when nobody is watching.

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It’s blocked. Centennial about to win 28-27 over Mater Dei. 2.1 left

It’s blocked. Centennial about to win 28-27 over Mater Dei. 2.1 left

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Destination: Las Vegas. Assignment: St. John Bosco vs. Bishop Gorman. Expectation: A great game.

Destination: Las Vegas. Assignment: St. John Bosco vs. Bishop Gorman. Expectation: A great game.

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Orange Lutheran beats St. John Bosco 5-4.

Orange Lutheran beats St. John Bosco 5-4.

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Brayden Morgan 11-yard TD run makes it Birmingham 7, Calabasas. It was this 48-yard catch by Paul Turner that set it up.

Brayden Morgan 11-yard TD run makes it Birmingham 7, Calabasas. It was this 48-yard catch by Paul Turner that set it up.

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New Mater Dei QB Russell Sekona at Mission Viejo passing tourney. Video courtesy Interscholastic Films.

New Mater Dei QB Russell Sekona at Mission Viejo passing tourney. Video courtesy Interscholastic Films.

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I got a tour of the new Intuit Dome and more than 1,500 high school jerseys from around California are going up on eight walls. It's such a cool, fun exhibit. This is what community is about. Steve Ballmer gets it. Each jersey is framed in glass and mounted.

I got a tour of the new Intuit Dome and more than 1,500 high school jerseys from around California are going up on eight walls. It's such a cool, fun exhibit. This is what community is about. Steve Ballmer gets it. Each jersey is framed in glass and mounted.

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On final play of third quarter Caron Williams comes through with pick six. Santa Margarita 21, Corona Centennial 14

On final play of third quarter Caron Williams comes through with pick six. Santa Margarita 21, Corona Centennial 14

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Headed home from Japan, a country with the best trains and subways and the safest to walk anywhere anytime and where there are no trash cans because everyone keeps the streets spotless. I will be back.

Headed home from Japan, a country with the best trains and subways and the safest to walk anywhere anytime and where there are no trash cans because everyone keeps the streets spotless. I will be back.

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One-hitter with 14 strikeouts for Julian Garcia. 2-0 Bosco over Norco D1 champs. Again.

One-hitter with 14 strikeouts for Julian Garcia. 2-0 Bosco over Norco D1 champs. Again.

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Is this a thing for high school baseball coaches mowing infield on Thanksgiving? Peter Gunny.

Is this a thing for high school baseball coaches mowing infield on Thanksgiving? Peter Gunny.

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Joshua Laird shows off his speed in JV game for St. John Bosco. But the officials called penalty for waving his arm. Sophomore. Remember celebrations and pants not covering the knee will cause problems.

Joshua Laird shows off his speed in JV game for St. John Bosco. But the officials called penalty for waving his arm. Sophomore. Remember celebrations and pants not covering the knee will cause problems.

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Let’s not forget how a good a QB Brady Smigiel was at Newbury Park. This is him and Shane Rosenthal hooking up as a freshman in 2022.

Let’s not forget how a good a QB Brady Smigiel was at Newbury Park. This is him and Shane Rosenthal hooking up as a freshman in 2022.

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Norco has beaten No. 1 St. John Bosco 3-2.

Norco has beaten No. 1 St. John Bosco 3-2.

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Final. Santa Margarita 47, De La Salle 13. The Gatorade baths are happening. State Open Division champs.

Final. Santa Margarita 47, De La Salle 13. The Gatorade baths are happening. State Open Division champs.

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Final. St. John Bosco 3, Harvard-Westlake 1. Bosco vs Norco on Friday at 7 pm at CS Fullerton for D1 championship.

Final. St. John Bosco 3, Harvard-Westlake 1. Bosco vs Norco on Friday at 7 pm at CS Fullerton for D1 championship.

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Watch out Lane Kiffin. The new hottest coach is Carson Palmer. D1 champs in rookie season.

Watch out Lane Kiffin. The new hottest coach is Carson Palmer. D1 champs in rookie season.

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Jason Crowe Jr. ends his fabulous high school career with 34 points in Inglewood 84-65 loss to Damien. He finishes with 4,718 points in 124 games, the most points in California history.

Jason Crowe Jr. ends his fabulous high school career with 34 points in Inglewood 84-65 loss to Damien. He finishes with 4,718 points in 124 games, the most points in California history.

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JSerra’s Kate Meier is quite a quarterback. Courtesy Interscholastic Films.

JSerra’s Kate Meier is quite a quarterback. Courtesy Interscholastic Films.

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Another view of the "home run" or ground-rule double from Moorpark vs. Hart.

Another view of the "home run" or ground-rule double from Moorpark vs. Hart.

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Headed to Pomona Pitzer, QB Dominick Catalano takes down Mater Dei 28-27 with 290 yards passing, two TDs running and a game-winning TD pass to Keawe Browne with 1:35 left for Corona Centennial.

Headed to Pomona Pitzer, QB Dominick Catalano takes down Mater Dei 28-27 with 290 yards passing, two TDs running and a game-winning TD pass to Keawe Browne with 1:35 left for Corona Centennial.

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Poly High in Sun Valley. Weeds growing everywhere. LAUSD has been contacted. This is what happens when the school doesn’t have a baseball coach. Sad times for a school that had coaches Jerry Cord and Chuck Schwal competing for City titles.

Poly High in Sun Valley. Weeds growing everywhere. LAUSD has been contacted. This is what happens when the school doesn’t have a baseball coach. Sad times for a school that had coaches Jerry Cord and Chuck Schwal competing for City titles.

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What an ending. Centennial 58, St. John Bosco 56 on an Aaron McBride steal and dunk with no time left.

What an ending. Centennial 58, St. John Bosco 56 on an Aaron McBride steal and dunk with no time left.

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A message from Palisades football coach insisting there will be a team for the 2025 season.

A message from Palisades football coach insisting there will be a team for the 2025 season.

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Anyone have a lawn mower?

Anyone have a lawn mower?

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Gail Goodrich scored 29 points in 1961 City final for Poly High. He scored 42 points for UCLA in 1965 NCAA final. He led the Lakers in scoring during the NBA championship year of 1971-72. Los Angeles sports legend. 82 years old and humble as ever.

Gail Goodrich scored 29 points in 1961 City final for Poly High. He scored 42 points for UCLA in 1965 NCAA final. He led the Lakers in scoring during the NBA championship year of 1971-72. Los Angeles sports legend. 82 years old and humble as ever.

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The rookie head coach Carson Palmer wishes his team could keep playing after winning two titles.

The rookie head coach Carson Palmer wishes his team could keep playing after winning two titles.

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It’s a miracle finish. With no time left. Ball goes off hands of Peyton Waters into hands of Devyn Jackson. Birmingham wins 30-28!!

It’s a miracle finish. With no time left. Ball goes off hands of Peyton Waters into hands of Devyn Jackson. Birmingham wins 30-28!!

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St. John Bosco stops the two-point conversion. 43-42 lead over Centennial with 8 seconds left.

St. John Bosco stops the two-point conversion. 43-42 lead over Centennial with 8 seconds left.

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Final. Ganesha 6, Loyola 3. D2 champs.

Final. Ganesha 6, Loyola 3. D2 champs.

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One of the top flag football teams is Camarillo, led by basketball point guard Mya Rei Smith, the quarterback. Athlete. This is what happens when you get your top girl athletes out for flag football. Camarillo is 16-1.

One of the top flag football teams is Camarillo, led by basketball point guard Mya Rei Smith, the quarterback. Athlete. This is what happens when you get your top girl athletes out for flag football. Camarillo is 16-1.

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I'm going to have some fun this summer looking back on some memorable moments over nearly 50 years of covering high school sports in Southern California. Here is my most unique experience _ flying in an F-16 flown by former Crespi QB Randy Redell.

I'm going to have some fun this summer looking back on some memorable moments over nearly 50 years of covering high school sports in Southern California. Here is my most unique experience _ flying in an F-16 flown by former Crespi QB Randy Redell.

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Cypress freshman Ivan Ortiz with a circus catch in win over Notre Dame. Courtesy Interscholastic Films.

Cypress freshman Ivan Ortiz with a circus catch in win over Notre Dame. Courtesy Interscholastic Films.

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Jack Champlin comes through as the closer. St. John Bosco beats Corona 2-0. On to the Division 1 final. All-Trinity League.

Jack Champlin comes through as the closer. St. John Bosco beats Corona 2-0. On to the Division 1 final. All-Trinity League.

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