Etiwanda survives a scare by Ventura

Etiwanda survives a scare by Ventura

The Eagles score with 10 seconds left to defeat the Cougars, 52-51.

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

Brea Olinda, Long Beach Poly, Mater Dei top the rankings for high school teams in the Southland.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

Southern Section needs to exercise due diligence in hiring new commissioner

Organization's search for a replacement for the retiring Jim Staunton should take into account several crucial factors.

Football game is a Polynesian family affair

Foundation tries to help high school players with Hawaiian or Pacific Islander backgrounds get college scholarships.

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Orange County's high school hockey league gets into spirit

Orange County's high school hockey league gets into spirit

The Anaheim Ducks High School League says there's a talented pool of young players in Southern California. The league is the only such program in Orange County.

Harvard-Westlake's Josh Hearlihy makes his presence felt on the court

Harvard-Westlake's Josh Hearlihy makes his presence felt on the court

The 6-foot-7 junior, who is the team's leading scorer, has become a key player in helping the Wolverines handle the full-court press. Harvard-Westlake defeated Los Angeles Loyola, 81-74, Friday night.

CIF reverses decision, blocks Brendyn Taylor from playing basketball at Fairfax

CIF reverses decision, blocks Brendyn Taylor from playing basketball at Fairfax

It declares him ineligible after guard had played seven games following approval of hardship waiver for transfer. He misses crucial game against Westchester, which beat the Lions, 67-40.

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in Southern California.

Harvard-Westlake beats Crespi, 56-47

Harvard-Westlake beats Crespi, 56-47

The Wolverines move into first place in the Mission League with the victory.

Corona Centennial's Dominique Dunning gives his all all the time

Corona Centennial's Dominique Dunning gives his all all the time

His self-motivation to be the best on the court is what makes him one of the five best basketball players in the Southland. His versatility is going to make him an effective college player.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

The Times' high school all-star football team

The Times' high school all-star football team includes standouts such as Troy Niklas of Servite, Michael Eubank of Corona Centennial and De'Anthony Thomas of Crenshaw.

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

The Times' top 25 high school football teams

Servite ranks first, with Corona Centennial, Mission Viejo, Gardena Serra and Alemany rounding out the top five.

Crenshaw's De'Anthony Thomas piles up carries, unforgettable moments

Crenshaw's De'Anthony Thomas piles up carries, unforgettable moments

The Los Angeles Times' Glenn Davis Award winner as the top player in Southern California ends his senior year having led Crenshaw to a second City title in a row. Who loves him? 'Everybody.'

Glenn Davis Award winners

The Los Angeles Times' high school football player-of-the-year selections since 1987.

Santa Margarita's Harry Welch is The Times' coach of the year

Santa Margarita's Harry Welch is The Times' coach of the year

Welch, who won state bowl championships at two other schools, may have done his best job ever in turning the Eagles into a playoff team.

Servite's Troy Niklas is selected The Times' lineman of the year

Servite's Troy Niklas is selected The Times' lineman of the year

The player opposing teams had to try to neutralize, Niklas came through again and again for Servite, which went 14-1 and won its second consecutive Southern Section Pac-5 Division championship.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

Things to look forward to in 2011

Things to look forward to in 2011

Athletic accomplishments will abound this year, and here are a few that might just become reality.

High school girls' basketball rankings

High school girls' basketball rankings

Brea Olinda, Long Beach Poly and Mater Dei top the list.

Corona Centennial's Michael Eubank is The Times' back of the year

Corona Centennial's Michael Eubank is The Times' back of the year

Size was no deterrent for Michael Eubank, who proved he could be big at quarterback. Eubank helped the Huskies pin down the Inland Division championship and finish 14-1.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top high school teams in the Southland.

Windward High's Imani Stafford getting big assists from Lisa Leslie

Windward High's Imani Stafford getting big assists from Lisa Leslie

WNBA star Lisa Leslie, a family friend, answered the call when 6-7 junior Imani Stafford sought help after deciding to get serious about the family trade, basketball. The daughter of USC All-American Pamela McGee and former pro player Kevin Stafford is a standout for her Windward High team.

San Juan Capistrano JSerra baseball team learns concept of giving year-round

San Juan Capistrano JSerra baseball team learns concept of giving year-round

Players spent three days in September helping clean horse stalls and move heavy materials, while sprucing up the Shea Center, a therapeutic riding center for individuals with disabilities.

Santa Monica's Foshag more than makes the cut

Santa Monica's Foshag more than makes the cut

The senior guard has improved his shooting since taking 12 inches off his hair at the end of the summer. Then he donated the hair to an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients.

Folsom dominates Serra in state Division II bowl game

Folsom dominates Serra in state Division II bowl game

Quarterback Dano Graves passes for three touchdowns and runs for three more.