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Three local high school teams headed to the Finals
February 17, 2019
The Eagle Rock Eagles boys basketball team defeated the Banning Pilots in double overtime 72-61 in the semifinals at Palisades High School Saturday night and advances to the CIFLACS Division II Championship game against the Kennedy Cougars. The Championship game will be held at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys on Friday night, February 22nd at 8pm.
The Eagles are going for their 2nd boys basketball championship in school history. They won the Division III Championship in 2014.
Eagle Rock had a 28-21 halftime lead. Banning came out strong with a 16-5 third quarter run and led the Eagles 37-33 after 3 quarters. Eagle Rock bounced back in the 4th quarter and ended regulation play tied 51-51. Each team scored 6 points in the first overtime. In the second overtime Eagle Rock outscored Banning 15-4 to end with a 72-61 victory.
FINAL Eagle Rock 72 Banning 61 pic.twitter.com/73TSSCoh9X
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) February 17, 2019
Sotomayor Wolves girls basketball defeated Northridge Academy 30-22 in the semifinals at Northridge on Saturday night to advance to the CIFLACS Division III Championship game against the Bell Eagles. Sotomayor defeated Marquez (Huntington Park) in the first round and Academia Avance (Highland Park) in the quarterfinals.
The Championship game will be held at Granada Hills High School on Thursday night, February 21st at 6pm. Sotomayor defeated Marquez in the first round and Academia Avance of Highland Park in the quarterfinals.
This will be the Wolves 2nd visit to the Championship round. In 2016 they played South Gate but lost 42-32.
The Cathedral Phantoms soccer team defeated Mater Dei (Santa Ana) 1-0 in the semifinals at Cathedral to advance to the Southern Section Division 1 Finals. They will face San Clemente in the Division 1 Championship match on Friday, February 22nd.
The Phantoms went undefeated in the CIF-SS Del Rey League with a 7-0-1 record and a 21-2-2 overall record. Cathedral had a bye in the first round and defeated Hueneme in the 2nd round 1-0. In the quarterfinals against Mission Viejo the Phantoms were deadlocked 1-1 through regulation and two overtimes periods. The Phantoms won on penalty kicks 4-2.
Game Day Result
— PhantomSoccer (@phantomsoccer) February 17, 2019
CIF-SS Playoffs 2019
Division 1 / Semi Final
Phantoms Win!!!
Mater Dei 0-1 Cathedral
Onto the CIF-SS Division 1 Final! @latsondheimer @TDS_HS_Soccer @NELASportsOne
Go Phantoms! pic.twitter.com/468vK1iKo4
High Schools Fall Sports Round-up
November 30, 2018
Football
Eagle Rock went 4-0 in league and 11-1 overall. They won back-to-back Northern League Championships. They were seeded #2 in the Open Division. They made it to the semi-finals where they lost to Garfield 24-21.
Franklin went 5-0 in league and 11-2 overall. They received the #1 seed in Division II and advanced to the semi-finals where they lost to the Locke Saints 26-14
Wilson received the #2 seed in the Division II playoffs but lost to Roosevelt in the quarterfinals 26-0.
Lincoln #9 seed in the Division III playoffs were defeated in the quarterfinals 70-36 by #1 seed Santee.
Final Northern League Football Standings
Eagle Rock 4-0
Franklin 4-1
Wilson 3-2
Torres 2-3
Lincoln 1-3
Marshall 0-5
Final Note: The Northern League had 4 girls playing at the varsity level. Inez Muniz (Frankin Panthers), Anahi Garcia (Wilson Mules), Dafny Torres and Tracy Nunez (Torres Toros)
Girls Tennis
Eagle Rock went 10-0 in league competition and extended their league winning streak to 38. They won their 4th consecutive Northern League Championship.
The Eagles defeated Northern League rival Marshall Barristers in the championship match to win back-to-back Division 1 Championships. The win was their 7 championship and the schools 30th in all sports.
Girls Volleyball
Eagle Rock went 10-0 in League competition and won their 10 consecutive Northern League Championship. The extended their league winning streak to 85 games.
They were seeded #6 in the Open Division and competed in the CIF State playoffs.
The Lincoln Tigers competed in the Division V playoffs and defeated Animo De La Hoya 3-2 to win their first girls volleyball City Championship in school history. They also competed in the CIF State playoffs.
Franklin qualified for the Division IV playoffs and advanced to the Quarterfinals where they lost to Lakeview Charter 3-2.
Two Eagle Rock Volleyball players were selected to the All-CIF L.A. City Section Team; Jade Fuentes (Junior) and Trina Limbo (Senior).
Water Polo
Eagles Boys Water Polo earned their 4th consecutive Central League Champions with a 12-0 record and extended their league winning streak to 32 matches. They were seeded #4 in the playoffs and made it to the quarterfinals. They are the only local school that has a water polo team.
Cross Country
Eagle Rock
The girls Cross Country team won the Northern League title and won the Division II 3 mile run City Championship. Team scored 52 and top finisher for the team was freshman Keely Miyamoto, 5th overall w/ a time of 19:59.66. The other members are Kelly Andrea Camacho, Sabrina Roman, and Shaina Simental. They will compete in the State Championships in Fresno.
James Corrigan placed 1st overall in the boys 3 mile run with a time of 16:13.31 in the Division II Boys Championships and will compete in the State Finals. Juan Fernando Morales placed fifth with a time of 16:49.47
Frankin
Andrew Martinez placed 5th overall in Division III and qualified for the California Sate Championship
Softball News
Eagle Rock senior softball player Nicolette Papavasiliou signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at the next level for the Dayton Flyers. She is also a member of the Greek National Team.
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Quarterfinals
November 9, 2018
Eagle Rock and Franklin survived the quarterfinals. Eagle Rock defeated Palisades in the Open Division and will host Garfield in the semi-finals. Franklin defeated Torres and will host the Locke Saints.
Their appearance by the Eagle Rock football team in the open division marks the 5th Eagles sports team to make open division in Eagle Rock H.S. history. They follow appearances by Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Basketball, and Boys Tennis. Their victory is the 5th open win for the school.
Here are a few of the social media posts from the games...
Eagle Rock coach Andy Moran discusses tonight's 24-21 win over Palisades and what it means for Eagle Rock to go from Division 2 semifinalists to Open Division semifinalists in one year. @CIFLACS @_rockfootball @ERHighSchool pic.twitter.com/zGbJ5v5XpN
— Connor Morrissette (@C_Morrissette) November 10, 2018
October 27, 2018
In the final week of the regular season Eagle Rock finished the season undefeated at 9-0 and earned back-to-back Northern League championships. They have won 6 out of the last 7 championships. The Eagles defense only allowed 19 points in league competition and 73 points overall. Franklin with only one loss are runner-ups.
Road to a City Football Championship
Open Division: Eagle Rock receives the #2 seed and will host #7 Palisades Dolphins. The open division gets a bye week and will play on Friday night November 9th.
CIFLACS Football Playoffs Open DivisionDivision II: Playoffs start next Friday, November 2nd. Franklin with the #1 seed will get home field advantage and will face-off against #16 Feorge Washington Prep. Wilson receives the #2 seed and will take-on #15 Marshall at home. Torres #8 will host the #9 Chavez Eagles.
CIFLACS Football Playoffs Division II
Division III: Lincoln receives the #9 seed and will travel to the #8 Legacy Tigers.
CIFLACS Football Playoffs Division III
Here are a few of the social media posts from last nights games...
Post-game with Eagle Lawrence Diaz
Post-game w/Panthers Bobadilla & Phillips
Nathan Corrales to Axel Ayers puts Eagle Rock up 20-13 with 8 min remaining in 2nd Q pic.twitter.com/bAvKY1IbXX
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 27, 2018
Wilson with 2 quick TDs...lead Eagle Rock 13-6 pic.twitter.com/MhcViTsFTu
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 27, 2018
Franklin Panthers coming unto their field in new black jersey.. #Panthers pic.twitter.com/axRpRxOtHD
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 27, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 9
October 19, 2018
The game of the week was Eagle Rock at 7-0 going up against 8-0 Franklin at FHS. Eagle Rock routed Franklin 56-6. Wilson dominated Lincoln 93-62 (where was the defense!). The halftime score was Wilson 50 Lincoln 14.
Here are a few of the social media posts from the games...
Dang! That's a lot of touchdowns scored tonight by these East LA football two teams. Nevertheless, LA Wilson dominated Lincoln with a Homecoming win! 💙💛@LAmules #highschoolfootball #highscoring #Homecoming #elsereno #FridayNightLights pic.twitter.com/MEq8anuqPO
— Cynthia Gonzales (@4MrsGonzo) October 20, 2018
This game!! pic.twitter.com/0m3Nuvfb42
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 20, 2018
#HighlandPark pic.twitter.com/zpYItLKToN
— Airborne Pixels (@ABN_PIXELS) October 20, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 8
October 15, 2018
Northern League games were halted last Friday night because of lighting. The Eagle Rock versus Lincoln game at ERHS on senior night made it to halftime with the score at Eagle Rock 28 Lincoln 6. Game was not resumed and considered "no contest" so no winner or loser. The other schools were given the choice of having their games on Saturday or Monday afternoon; both choosing Monday at 2:30 p.m. Marshall had their homecoming game halted after the 1st quarter with Franklin leading 14-0. The game resumed on Monday and was completed with a final score of Franklin 35 Marshall 6. Wilson at Torres was halted with 1:07 remaining in the 1st quarter and Torres leading Wilson 6-0. Final score on Monday was Wilson 42 Torres 22.
Here are a few of the social media posts from the games...
Wilson TD failed 2pt. conversion. Score Wilson 14 Torres 6. 5:15 remaining in 2Q pic.twitter.com/OzVpBQddV0
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 15, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 7
October 5, 2018
In the second week of Northern League competition Eagle Rock defeats Marshall and goes 2-0 in league. Franklin wins the victory bell back from Wilson and are also 2-0 in league. Eagle Rock & Franklin remain undefeated on the season at 7-0. Torres defeats Lincoln. Here are a few of the social media posts from the games...
Franklin's Angelo Vera 4 TDs from last night's Wilson game. @fhspantherftbll @CIFLACS #NELA #FHS #HighlandPark videos by @MoniqueMuniz1 pic.twitter.com/Q5NVRL3Ady
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) October 7, 2018
Post game with Breana Ceballos and Angelo Vera
#FranklinPanthersFootball#NorthernLeagueFootball pic.twitter.com/0Oh5Xrj8zj
— SplashArtPhotography (@SplashArtPhotog) October 7, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 6
September 28, 2018
In the first week of Northern League competition Eagle Rock wins at their homecoming. Franklin and Wilson started league with wins. Next week has Eagle Rock playing a Friday afternoon game at Marshall. Friday night has Wilson @ Franklin for the "Battle for the Bell" and Lincoln will be taveling to Torres. Here are a few of the social media posts from the games...
Post-game with Eagle Rock's Coach Barbera and MLB Ryan Valdez#EagleRockFootball#NorthernLeagueFootball pic.twitter.com/SxqqlJ5HLA
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 29, 2018
Franklin student Breana Ceballos post-game interview with with Panthers QB Alfred Bobadilla#FranklinPanthersFootball #NorthernLeagueFootball pic.twitter.com/wcJ73Omg3F
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 29, 2018
Panthers now on the board again with a touchdown by Daniel Phillips. @fhspantherftbll#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/Gwkt44au2O
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 29, 2018
We got a game here going back and fourth here at Lincoln @lincolntigers score.#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/FKLgshGNpJ
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 29, 2018
Eagle Rock Band performing at
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 29, 2018
Homecoming pic.twitter.com/fPtWL8YnQ8
Northern League Football Week 5
September 21, 2018
Franklin & Lincoln, had byes this week. Eagle Rock ended pre-league competition at 5-0. Franklin is also undefeated at 5-0. Wilson and Torres are at 4-1. The Lincoln Tigers are 3-2 and Marshall at 2-3. Northern League competition starts next Friday. Eagle Rock hosts Torres for their homecoming game. Franklin @ Lincoln and Marshall @ Wilson.
Northern League Football Week 4
September 14, 2018
Eagle Rock, Marshall, & Wilson had byes this week. Franklin QB Alfred Bobadilla had 4 TD passes and 3 runs for TD's. The Panthers finish the preseason at 5-0. Franklin will have a bye next week. Lincoln Tigers have won 3 games in a row and finish the preseason at 3-2. They also have a bye next week. Torres is at 3-1.
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 3
September 7, 2018
Two teams remain undefeated. Eagle Rock & Franklin. Byes for Eagle Rock, Marshall, & Wilson this coming week. Here are a few of the social media posts from the games.
Eagle Rock with a blocked field goal attempt by Fairfax pic.twitter.com/g4qtDdUiYB
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 8, 2018
Eagle Rock down 14-7 to Fairfax..2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/pfblr2uKZp
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 8, 2018
At the half Franklin 22 Marquez 6 #Panthers #HLPhttps://t.co/QPiOUOzbzk#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/AKUj4zzigg
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 8, 2018
Here we are at HP where the Panthers are taking on the Gladiators.https://t.co/uEfsksmTdf#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/l9sINlyevF
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) September 8, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 2
August 31, 2018
In the third game of the season the Northern League win 5 of 6 games. Four teams remain undefeated. Eagle Rock, Franklin, and Wilson at 3-0 and Torres at 2-0. Here are a few of the social media posts from some of the games.
The Northern League has another four-sport athlete. Franklin Panthers Inez Muniz also competes in softball, basketball, and track.@CIFLACS @MarqReg @fhspantherftbll @KeithDemolder @SCPrepinsiderLA @MoniqueMuniz1 @InezMuniz_ pic.twitter.com/1YVAA2sBVh
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 31, 2018
Touchdown Panthershttps://t.co/vLEtjRpZ9Z#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/0GRKnnURHy
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 31, 2018
Who's got speed? @FHSPantherTrack does and Ernesto Escobar scores for @fhspantherftbll Were tied again. 21-21 pic.twitter.com/ordOuEnKQV
— YorkBlvd90042 (@TheNewYorkBlvd) August 31, 2018
HIGHLIGHTS: @resedafootball 20 Marshall 6. @CIFLACS @phillyfreak_15
— SoCalPrepInsiderLA (@SCPrepinsiderLA) August 31, 2018
Link: https://t.co/iqXJzMShml pic.twitter.com/zTk4Ugxnft
Marshall TD....2nd Q 3 min remaining...score Reseda 7 Marshall 6 pic.twitter.com/S048eEacgm
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 30, 2018
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 1
August 18, 2018
In the second game of the season (week 1) the Northern League win 4 of 5 games. Here are a few of the social media posts from some of the games.

Halftime Eagle Rock 36 Arleta Mustangs 7 pic.twitter.com/Iv4s451aOM
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 24, 2018

Franklin quarterback Alfred Bobadilla talks about win over University.https://t.co/WFStn1yIny#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/obkNbDlYWR
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 25, 2018
Another touchdown for the Panthers.. #Franklin #HLP
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 25, 2018
Boys Varsity Football: The Franklin High School Panthers lead the University High School Wildcats 48 to 13 in the 3rd quarterhttps://t.co/WIanZish1N#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/8AY4VFdt8r
Sights & Sounds of Northern League Football Week 0
August 18, 2018
The Northern League kicked off the 2018 season with 5 of 6 wins. Here are a few of the social media posts of some of the games.
Spoke with an emotional @ERHighSchool head coach Andy Moran after a huge 50-14 win over South Gate.
His main message: life is bigger than football.@SCPrepinsiderLA @ESPNAssignDesk pic.twitter.com/PdmQ9hmHSm— Keith Demolder (@KeithDemolder) August 18, 2018
Wilson Nation I'd like to introduce Anahi Garcia our kicker. Anahi made both of the PAT's this evening which allowed Wilson to come away with a victory vs. Bell 14-13. pic.twitter.com/Z1BnHJPwQu
— Wilson Football (@LAmules) August 18, 2018
Franklin varsity coming out for warmups #NELA #FHS #Panthers pic.twitter.com/BMCNQgGFAo
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 18, 2018

A winner and defender of the bell, Marshall QB Kevin Rapalo talks about a huge 38-3 victory over Belmont. @SCPrepinsiderLA pic.twitter.com/5iwX4uthpU
— Keith Demolder (@KeithDemolder) August 18, 2018
MHS 38, BHS 3 Finalhttps://t.co/zxKAMj6ZUy#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/ojdjJbRm21
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 18, 2018
MHS 18, BHS 3 Hlfhttps://t.co/zxKAMj6ZUy#ScoreStream pic.twitter.com/qcPsEIHIDX
— NELA Sports One (@NELASportsOne) August 17, 2018
Northern League Football Season Kicks-off on Friday
August 16, 2018
The 2018 Football season starts tomorrow night. There will be 4 non-league games before league competition starts. Northern League competition will start on September 28th. You can follow, contribute, & check scores on ScoreStream for all Northern League teams. Live scoring will also display at the top of our pages on NELA Sports One
EAGLE ROCK - Division I (2017: 5-0 NL, 11-2 overall)
The Eagles went undefeated in league competition last year and are the defending Northern League Champions. The Eagles reached the semifinals in Division II last year. They have been moved up to Division I in the CIF L.A. City Section. The Eagles start the season on Friday at home against the South Gate Rams (Div. I; Eastern League).
Other non-league opponents are Arleta (Div. II; Coliseum League), Hollywood (Div II; Central League), Fairfax (Div. I; Westen League), and Southern Section opponent South Pasadena.
FRANKLIN - Division II (2017: 1-4 NL, 5-6 overall)
The Panthers will compete in Division II this year with 18 other schools. A strong chance to make it deep into the division playoffs behind junior quarterback Alfred Bobadilla. The Panthers start the season at home against the Legacy Tigers (Div. III) of the Eastern League.
Other non-league opponents include University (Div. II; Western League), Roosevelt (Div. II; Eastern League), Marquez (Div. III; Central League), and Southern Section opponent Inglewood.
LINCOLN - Division III (2017: 0-5 NL, 1-9 overall)
The Tigers have dropped to Division III this year. Behind second year head coach Chris Rattay the Tigers will start the season at home against the Contreras Cobras (Div. III; Central League).
Other non-league opponents include Southern Section opponent Dana Hills, North Hollywood (Div. III; East Valley League), Van Nuys (Div. III; Valley Misssion League), and Bernstein (Div. III; Central League).
MARSHALL - Division II (2017: 4-1 NL, 11-3 overall)
2017 Divsion III City Champions Barristers starts the season at home against their rival the Belmont Sentinels in the "Battle for the Bell" (Div. III) of the Central League.
Other non-league opponents include Hollywood (Div. II; Central League), Reseda (Div. I; Valley Mission League), Arleta (Div. II; East Valley League), and Fairfax (Div. I Western League).
TORRES - Division II (2017: 2-3 NL, 7-5) The Toros are coming into their 8th year of football and have made it to the quarterfinals in the last 2 years. They have moved up to Divsion II. Torres will start the season away against the Verdugo Hills Dons (Div. II) of the East Valley League.
Other non-league opponents include Belmont (Div. III; Central League), Santee (Div. III; Exposition League), Contreras Cobras (Div. III; Central League), and Roybal (Div. III; Metro League).
WILSON - Division II (2017: 3-2 NL, 6-6 overall)
Sergio Villasenor a Wilson alumnus will be taking over the coaching duties from 26 year head coach Eddie Martinez. The Mules start the season on the road against the Bell Eagles (Div. II; Eastern League).
Other non-league opponents include George Washington Prep (Exposition League; Div. II), Manual Arts (Exposition League; Div. III), Southern Section opponent Alhambra, and View Park (Div. II; Coliseum League).
Photo credit: Splash Art Photography for all photos on this page
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