Football

Griffins may drop down a division in CIF football playoffs

March 9, 2012
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New CIF proposal has Sunset dropping from Pac-5 Los Al and the Sunset League may be dropping out of the Pac-5 football division, the most competitive in California, and drop down to the Southwest Division under a proposed re-leaguing plan  just issued by the CIF-Southern Section. Every three years the CIF re-leagues its playoff...

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ALUMNI FOOTBALL: No locals advance to NFL playoffs; Barut, Jones’ college teams end seasons against each other

January 3, 2012
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ALUMNI FOOTBALL:  No locals advance to NFL playoffs; Barut, Jones’ college teams end seasons against each other

Eagles’ Patterson to have off-season brain surgery It was a disappointing NFL regular season for all four Griffin alums playing pro football. Orlando Scandrick (LAHS ’05) and his Dallas Cowboy teammates failed to qualify for the playoffs after falling to the New York Giants Sunday night in the season finale.  Scandrick had his hands...

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Fall Sports Post-Season honors: Schnabl, Huber are VB CIF Player and Coach of Year

January 3, 2012
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Fall Sports Post-Season honors:  Schnabl, Huber are VB CIF Player and Coach of Year

The Orange County Register and the CIF-Southern Section have announced their Fall Sports all-county and all-CIF teams and as to be expected local athletes were well-represented. VOLLEYBALL Topping the list was Girls Volleyball where Griffin JoJo Schnabl (shown left in red) was named the player of the year for CIF-Southern Section Division I-AA team,...

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PREP FOOTBALL: ESPN looks at Griffin RB Cody Paul – from Pop Warner sensation to now

December 28, 2011
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PREP FOOTBALL: ESPN looks at Griffin RB Cody Paul – from Pop Warner sensation to now

One of the biggest challenges this year for Los Al running back Cody Paul was not the Griffin opponents – it was living up to the expectations placed upon the Cody Paul that was a YouTube sensation five years ago as a Pop Warner running back. This year he gained over 1300 yards and...

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2011 FALL SPORTS RECAP: All-Sunset League Teams

December 20, 2011
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2011 FALL SPORTS RECAP:  All-Sunset League Teams

Below is a list of all the all-league teams for the Sunset league’s fall ports.  The only sport missing is tennis.   GIRLS GOLF SUNSET LEAGUE First Team: Jennifer Yu, Edison, So.; Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Fr.; Charlotte Skjonsby, Newport Harbor, Sr.; Haley Wian, Marina, Jr.; Sally Kim, Fountain Valley, Jr.; H. Brown, Los...

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FROSH FB: Griffins announce post-season awards at banquet

December 11, 2011
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FROSH FB: Griffins announce post-season awards at banquet

Matt Locher was named the Los Alamitos Freshman Football team’s Most Valuable Player for the 2011 season, it was announced at the team end-of-season banquet held Monday, Dec. 5th at Oak Middle School. The Freshman Griffins, coached by Brandon Hart, finished the season with a 6-4 record. The complete list of awards: Matt Locher...

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HS FOOTBALL: Newport beats Los Al for fourth time in five years

October 29, 2011
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Almost like a creature of habit, Newport Harbor’s football team once again made the season miserable for Los Al, thumping the Griffins 35-21 before a Homecoming crowd on the Newport home field Friday night. The win was the fourth Sailor win over Los Al since Newport rejoined the Sunset League five years ago, and...

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FOOTBALL: Griffins run over by big Santa Margarita line, but show positives

September 30, 2011
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In their first real test of the season, the Los Alamitos Griffins football team fell to No. 3 ranked Santa Margarita 38-27, but came away from the game with a lot of positives. “I saw some real good things tonight,” said Griffins coach John Barnes.  “They’re a real good football team, but we did...

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Griffins improve to 4-0, down University 56-0 in tune-up for showdown with Santa Margarita

September 23, 2011
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The University High football team got stuck on the 405 freeway and was late showing up to their football game against Los Alamitos Thursday night at Vets Stadium in Long Beach. Unfortunately, that was probably the best part of their night. Once the referees whistles started blowing, it was all downhill for Uni which...

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ALUMNI FB: Paul Richardson making news at Colorado

September 19, 2011
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ALUMNI FB:  Paul Richardson making news at Colorado

Former Griffin Paul Richardson (left) is earning plenty notice at new Pac-12 Conference member Colorado.  Paul Richardson, was the Pac-10 Player of the Week last week and tied as the nation’s top receiver going into this weekend.  Against Colorado State on Saturday he had four catches, but “three big drops” in a 28-14 win...

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