Shabazz Muhammad is in no hurry to make his college decision

The basketball standout from Las Vegas, who lists UCLA among the schools he is considering, wants to set his own timetable for picking a college.

Monitoring of club basketball leaves some cracks to slip through

The NCAA keeps a close watch on high school teams and club events only during the July evaluation period. That could create openings for 'negative influences' to come into play.

Crespi High football's little receiver who could

At 5 feet 2, 140 pounds, Encino Crespi's Michael Davison is unique among receivers. His speed and agility on the football field make him very difficult to defend.

Van Nuys Montclair Prep eliminates sports program

Director Mark Simpson says the school had to restructure because of the economy and overwhelming requests for financial aid. Athletes will be allowed to transfer without loss of eligibility.

For Pasadena Maranatha's Andrew Elffers, it's a whole new ballgame

Under new coaches, Andrew Elffers, the state's most prolific sophomore quarterback last year, is transitioning from a shotgun formation to a West Coast passing scheme. 'I'm trying to be very coachable,' he says.

Ryan McMahon is the latest in special spot as Mater Dei quarterback

The junior has shown improvement in limited time with the football team, and Coach Bruce Rollinson says McMahon is capable of handling the pressure.

Encino Crespi's London Perrantes, a basketball standout, is ready for football

Perrantes, who played on Crespi's freshman football team, will be part of a wide-open competition for the quarterback spot.

Jockey gets ready for his big break at 18

All Eswan Flores has ever wanted to do is be a thoroughbred jockey. The high school senior gets his chance Friday, riding Aeromon at Hollywood Park.

Loyola adds another guard to the mix

Trey Mason makes six three-pointers in one half of a summer game for the Cubs.

Canoga Park's Randy Uzoma is turning heads

Senior receiver is impressing observers with his speed and athleticism, and could help the Hunters contend for a City Section Division II championship.

High school basketball: Fearless, fabulous freshmen

Southern California's lowerclassmen seem to be stepping onto the court in attack mode. Notable among them is Myles Franklin of Newhall Hart.

Zena Edosomwan, Harvard-Westlake's basketball standout, gets serious recruiting attention

Zena Edosomwan, an in-demand basketball star from Studio City Harvard-Westlake, is impressing college basketball coaches with his raw athletic talent.

Carson's Darreus Rogers is quite a catch for USC

The physical wide receiver puts on a show whenever he's on the football field. He will need to be good for the Colts, who will be playing a very difficult nonleague schedule.

At U.S. Open, honors course awaits high schooler

Santa Margarita sophomore Beau Hossler, 16, is one of the youngest golfers to qualify for the U.S. Open, but his caddie says, 'He'll have no trouble handling all this because he's an old soul.'

Hard work and his mother's cooking work well for Kodi Whitfield

The senior receiver at Los Angeles Loyola is already perfect in the classroom; now he's begun to fill out physically as he hones his skills and improves 'in every which way I can.'

The Times' All-Southland baseball team

Edison's Henry Owens tops the list after going 12-1 with a 1.15 ERA.