Ventura goes old school in building a basketball title contender

Ventura goes old school in building a basketball title contender

The Cougars are 24-2 and seeded No. 1 in the Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs. And they've done it without all-stars or out-of-district transfers — just a collection of neighborhood kids who grew up together and love to compete.

The Times' girls' high school basketball rankings

Unbeaten Brea Olinda remains No. 1.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

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

Long Beach Poly boys, Brea Olinda girls draw top seedings in basketball playoffs

The two favorites will face tough competition in the Southern Section's Division 1AA tournaments.

Taft gets the top seeding in City basketball playoffs

Fairfax could face Westchester in the quarterfinals.

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Matt Cassel's story is one of patience, perseverance

Matt Cassel's story is one of patience, perseverance

Matt Cassel, a Pro Bowl quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, will have his jersey retired at Chatsworth High on Friday in a ceremony closed to the public.

Marmonte League to split into two divisions for football

Marmonte League to split into two divisions for football

Principals vote, 6-4, to create two five-team divisions beginning with the 2012 season. The new format, which will feature a league championship game, is welcomed by lower-tier teams concerned about competitive imbalance.

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

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

University's David Nwaba puts recruiters on notice

University's David Nwaba puts recruiters on notice

The 6-foot-4 senior is one of the best players in the City Section, but college coaches aren't sure whether he can succeed at the next level.

Long Beach Poly's winning streak ends at 22 games

Long Beach Poly's winning streak ends at 22 games

Jackrabbits struggle against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman's zone defense and lose, 58-53, in the Nike Extravaganza.

Loyola outhustles Harvard-Westlake — and has the bruises to prove it in basketball victory

Loyola outhustles Harvard-Westlake — and has the bruises to prove it in basketball victory

The Cubs dive for loose balls and battle for every rebound in 71-51 win that ends the Wolverines' win streak.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

Long Beach Poly remains No. 1 despite loss to Las Vegas Bishop Gorman among high school teams in the Southland.

Nike Extravaganza game schedule

Nike Extravaganza game schedule

Schedule for girls' and boys' basketball showcases Friday and Saturday at Santa Ana Mater Dei High.

Long Beach Poly's Ryan Anderson stands out on a team full of standouts

Long Beach Poly's Ryan Anderson stands out on a team full of standouts

The senior has helped lead the Jackrabbits to a 21-0 record ahead of its nationally televised game Saturday against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman in the Nike Extravaganza.

Trojans bulk up with football recruits

Trojans bulk up with football recruits

USC signs 22 players with emphasis on linemen and linebackers, assembling a recruit class regarded as among nation's best.

Crenshaw's De'Anthony Thomas says he will play at Oregon

Crenshaw's De'Anthony Thomas says he will play at Oregon

Highly recruited running back chooses the Ducks after having committed to USC.

USC outclasses UCLA again on signing day

USC outclasses UCLA again on signing day

Even though the Trojans are limited by NCAA sanctions, they still bring in a class of highly touted recruits; meanwhile, UCLA's list leans more toward 'Who's that?'

Bruins fall down in football recruiting

Bruins fall down in football recruiting

After a 4-8 season and coaching turnover, UCLA's class is rated as Rick Neuheisel's lowest. And Bruins still don't have a defensive coordinator.

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

The Times' girls' basketball rankings

Top three remain the same, with undefeated Brea Olinda still leading the pack.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

Long Beach Poly remains No. 1, while Corona Centennial moves up a spot to No. 2.

Loyola ends Etiwanda's 21-game winning streak

Loyola ends Etiwanda's 21-game winning streak

The Cubs erase an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 70-64 victory over the Eagles.