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PublisherColine Witt

Vice PresidentOtis Collins

Editor In ChiefHenry L.N. Anderson, Ed.DStephen Witt

Editorial DirectorEdgar Rodriguez

Art DirectorNir Gutman

Staff WritersStu Williams John Wareham

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DistributionBirmingham, Canoga, Chatsworth, Cleveland, El Camino Real, Granada Hills, High Tech High, Kennedy, Miller, Monroe, Reseda, Sherman Oaks Center for enriched studies, Taft, Valley Alternative, Panorama, Arleta, East Valley, Grant, North Hollywood, Polytechnic, San Fernando, Sylmar, Van Nuys, Verdugo Hills, Crenshaw, Dorsey, Hamilton, Laces, Los Angeles, Marlton, McBride, University, Venice, Westchester, Widney, Belmont, Contreras, Downtown Magnet, Eagle Rock, Fairfax, Franklin, Hollywood, Los Angeles School of Global Studies, Marshall, Highland Park, Newmark, Whitman, Bravo Medical Magnet, Boyle Heights, Garfeild, Jefferson, Lincoln, Monterey, New Tech Jefferson, Orthopaedic, Angeles, Ramona, Roosevelt, Santee Education complex, Wilson, Bell High, Elizabeth learning, Huntington Park High, Odyssey, San Antonio, Southeast High, International Studies, Southgate, Fremont, Hope, Jordan, king drew med mag, Locke, Manuel Arts, Riley, Rodia, Trith, West Adams, Youth Opportunity Unlimited,Banning High, Carson, Gardena, Narbonne, San Pedro, Washington. CH is also distributed to local 7 Eleven and grocery stores

Dear Students,This month Celebrity High magazine celebrates its 25th issue! As I sit in my office and think back to day one of the CH dream, that very first issue, and then to where CH is at now, I am in shock. For those that do not know, we started in 10 high schools with a glossy cover and newspaper inside. Today, CH is distributed to 85 high schools on four-color gloss, with a growing readership, exciting and educational articles, and our mainstay high school student interviews with today’s’ hottest celebrities. CH appreciates and would like to say thank you to all of our student writers and readers, and to the first 10 schools for giving us a chance and a home to start from. We also want to acknowledge and thank the LAUSD, advertisers, labels and artists for supporting students and making their dreams come true. I want to personally give thanks and honor to the Lord above, King of the universe. Then, a mighty shout out and thank you goes to the CH team that stands by me. My appreciation for you is relentless. I am so thankful to the friends and family who support me and bless me with understanding. To my mentors

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and lawyer, words can’t describe how much you enable me to grow. No matter how high the goal is you never doubt whether I can achieve it. It is from the foundation of your belief that allows for both CH and my personal growth. To my grandfather - you will always be number one, and the first person that believed in me. You also had the foresight of believing in what Celebrity High can achieve. I have shared with you the love of a good Kit Kat chocolate bar (smile), and learned from you that everything starts with faith and belief. Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow! I am a witness to this fact, and Celebrity High aims to grow tall as a redwood and supersede expectations.

Respectfully, Coline Witt

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One thing that many college advisors stress (and the ONE thing that I myself want to stress) is the scholarship section of your college application “experience.” The one thing I greatly regret is not applying for as many scholarships as I would have liked. It wound up costing me money, as sometimes scholarships are just a matter of filling out the forms. The Mac book definition of Scholarship is: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded onthe basis of academic or other achievement. Apple left out a big factor, however, that this money is free. Now, most people out there, including myself, will disagree on the second part of the definition because many scholarships aren’t awarded “on the basis of academic or other achievement.” Did you know that you can get a scholarship for being left-handed, heck for even being right-handed? That’s not very academic-like. I guess being right- or left-handed can be an achievement, but not one that you might have guessed would get you free money. The great thing about the technological advancement of our generation is that the internet is inundated with these scholarships--the only thing you have to do is search. You might have to use some search engines out there, oh I don’t know, that famous one that looks like the word goggle, or the other one that rhymes with taboo. All you have to do is TYPE scholarships and hit enter. There are even search engines out there that focus solely on scholarship searching (which I will touch more a little later). I have taken time of my busy, busy college schedule to put forth some more information on scholarship sites where you will able to find a huge pool of scholarships ranging from little to large amounts of free money. I want to remind you that every penny of free money that you get for college is well worth it---you will need every single penny when you are in college. I hope this list of scholarship sites is helpful to each and every one of you. One thing that I do want you to remember is to TRY to apply to as many colleges as you can. I know senior year can be very busy, but don’t forget how hard you have worked these past 12 years. Fight it through and don’t give up. I wish the best of luck to everyone out there with their future endeavors. Like they say, college is not for everyone, but everyone should have a plan for their future.

Fast Web:www.fastweb.comPersonally, I think FastWeb is a great way to find scholarships (as well as internships and jobs) around your area. FastWeb requires you to complete a LONG survey about YOU. This survey will help the scholarship databank sort scholarships based on your characteristics. After you complete the survey, your personal profile page will have a LONG list of scholarships that fit to you. FastWeb even reminds you of deadlines through email (and by putting a BIG RED exclamation mark on those scholarships whose deadline is approaching)

BrokeScholar:www.brokescholar.comBroke Scholar works jut like FastWeb. One thing I do suggest is creating profiles for both websites. Sometimes, one will leave scholarships that the other will pick up, which is great because then, you will have a FULL variety of scholarships.

Gates Millennium Scholars:www.gmsp.orgThe dude with the computer software PAYS for your college tuition! No joke, he literally pays for your college tuition and all you have to do is apply by January of 2009. I am not going to lie, the application is a LONG application that includes more than 10 essay questions--but trust me, your hard work will pay off if you get the scholarship (you even get to meet Bill himself!) A couple of my friends applied and got the scholarship. Although I wasn’t fortunate enough, it would make me VERY happy if I hear that one of you gets the scholarship. Visit the website, create a username and password and start brainstorming on your essays!

United Negro College Fundwww.uncf.orgThe UNCF is one of the oldest organizations that helps minorities with financial assistance for college. I highly encourage you to visit the website and learn more about this great organization and the great achievements they have reached throughout the years. Create a student profile as well and apply to as many scholarships as you can. The UNCF also offer many internship opportunities which is great to follow-up even after graduating from college.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund:www.hsf.orgThe HSF is the leading non-profit organization that offers financial assistance to Hispanic students. The HSF has awarded over 247 million dollars since its inception. As a Hispanic student, I regret not applying to their scholarships but I hope that many of you out there do take the time to visit the website and consider applying.

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fundwww.apiasf.orgThis new national organization is growing at a tremendous rate and I hope many Asian and Pacific Islander students take advantage of this. the APIASF has various connections with many corporations who award money to students who are in need. the APIASF can also connect many students to internships as well. The application process is the same as any other and will connect you to MANY scholarships out there.

Toyota Community ScholarsThe Toyota Community Scholars foundation awards over 1.2 million dollars to students who show academic and/or community achievement. Toyota Scholars are recognized as a leader by his instructors and peers. For more information as to how you can receive this scholarship, please contact your College/Career Counselor.

Scherin-Plough’s “Will to Win” Scholarship for Students with Asthmawww.schering-ploughwilltowin.comBeing a high school student, and living with asthma is a challenge. Despite this medical disavantage, many asthma students are able to achieve great things. The “Will to Win” Scholarship encourages young people with asthma to lead active, healthy lives and pursue their dreams. Deadline is October 31st. For more information, please visit the website above.

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awardhttp://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is a educational scholarship for high school seniors pursuing higher education and their entrepreneurial dreams. The foundation hopes that by enabling young entrepreneurs in their educational endeavors, the nation’s youth will understand the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America.Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 1,954 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling $2,122,000. The 2009 application will be available this Fall. Application process starts October 15th and ends December 15th.

McKelvey Foundationhttp://www.mckelveyfoundation.org The McKelvey Foundation is honored to award $40,000 to young entrepreneurs wwho have started their own business. $10,000 are awarded per year through a four-year period while attending a four-year university. McKeley scholars will also be introduced to a large networking community and will be given the opportunity to meet with other scholars during a summer e-Venture program. Applications have now been extended to January 15th, 2009. The McKelvey foundation also has a general scholarship for graduating high school seniors who will be attending a four-year university. For more information, visit the website above.

US Air Force ROTC ScholarshipsThe AFROTC can help you get to college, debt-free. [They] have many financial help, including scholarships, for those who need it. For more information, please visit http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/

Local ScholarshipsIt is very hard for me to talk about local scholarships in the different areas that this magazine is being distributed, but what I can tell you is to not be scared to go around and ask many local businesses if they have any scholarships. Surprisingly, many of them do. Don’t limit yourself on the local scholarships that are being given. My friend (a male) applied for a woman’s soccer scholarship and got it because there were not a lot of applications to choose from and his happened to be the best. Ask your college advisor for any scholarship lists they have that you can have. If you are having trouble, go to your local Assembly-member’s office--they might be able to help you out as well.

Hi! My name is Edgar Rodriguez-Ramirez and I am a first-year college student at the University of California at Berkeley. I felt it was crucial for me to give some pointers regarding the college admission process. I am sure most of you will attend college application workshops that many of your college advisors put forth for you, and I encourage you all to attend these workshops and any other workshops that will help you during these next few months.

If you all have any questions regarding college or the application process, DO NOT HESITATE to email and ask me. I had a little help from fellow peers and I don’t want anyone to go through stress for something very simple. Email me at [email protected]. I’m here, I promise. In the meantime, listed below are a few websites to get you on your way:

Scholarships: Your Excellent Money SourceBy Edgar Rodriguez-Ramirez

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Presidential Election does not matter to you but the outcome will change your way of living.This 2008 election will shape the following election in 2012, which will be when most of you are out of high school, and you will have to deal with the policies and the political reality of the time. Both candidates speak of change, but one of the first major changes is Barack Obama, the first Afro-American to be nominated for the office of President of the United State of America. This by itself is historical. John McCain also brings a testament to change as he chose a woman to be his Vice Presidential Candidate. One more interesting point is this is also a generational change; Obama was born August 4, 1961 and McCain was born August 24, 1936. McCain is the product of World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War, whereas Obama is a product of an interracial marriage, Civil Rights Movement, grew up with the development of PC’s, the internet and the cell phone. In many ways Obama can relate to some of the same things that you can relate to. An example of this is how Obama used text messaging in his campaign. The other changes that the next President will have to

deal with is the cost of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan that is costing the United States trillions of dollars. That bill has to be paid sooner or later by higher taxes, more fees, or reducing government services by you and by me; by our future!

To maintain military manpower will there be mandatory military serves? To help maintain security, will there be a national ID system so that we can know who is in the country at all times?

Right now the unemployment rate is over 6%. How is the next president going to help promote an increase in jobs opportunities in United States? Remember some of you will be entering the job market soon.

How is the next president going to truly promote energy conservation and alterative energy production? Already smaller cars and hybrid engine vehicles are being produced in larger numbers every year. How will the next president innovate energy change, ending our dependency on foreign oil?

Is the next President going to address healthcare coverage so that more people will have health insurance? When you turn 22 your parents’ health care no longer covers you. What will you do? Will there be a universal health care system that provides for all Americans, and if so, how good will that system be?

This election is not your parents’ politics, it is your future. You will have to live with the policies that are generated by the next president. So it is important that you know what these two candidates have to say about your future.

Election Day Nov 4, 2008Note: All Debates begin at 6pm and last 90 minutes. As well, they will be aired on all major networks—CBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX.

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CH: I see you got your first taste of the music business when you were 15. How did that early start affect you?Berg: It affected me because I was able to be around Jay-Z and the whole Roc-a-fella movement. I was able to see where certain people were successful and certain people made their mistakes. Now I’m able to apply it to myself with me having my own label. .CH: How do you characterize your music standing out from other young rappers today?Berg: It’s innovative. I came in the game by myself. I make my all my beats. My whole album has a lot of R&B features, and I wrote every single one. A lot of people don’t know that. So I pride myself in having a bigger sounding record without having to go to the big name producers.

CH: So you’ve worked with DMX and Twista and Casha. Who else would you like to work with?Berg: Kanye, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, T-Pain. I welcome anybody in the game.

CH: Casha is one of your first signed artists so tell us about her.Berg: She’s from LA and she’s 21. She doesn’t even need a vocal coach telling her what notes to sing. She gets in the studio and she knows exactly what to do. She’s a pro. She’s been in the game since she was about 17, so I’m just happy to be able to come aboard on her project and really be able to take her to the next level.

CH: Why did you decide to interview with celebrity high?Berg: Because I went to high school and now I’m a celebrity. It’s only right.

CH: The title of your album is “Look What You Made Me.” What made you decide to name it that?Berg: ‘Look What You Made Me’ is speaking to everybody. My mom, my father, and people I went to boot camp with. There were a lot of trials and tribulations. So I have to let people know, look what you made me.

YUNG BERGThe rap artist Yung Berg, A.K.A Christian Ward, was born in Chicago and burst on the music scene at 15 with his first single, “Sexy Lady,” which featured R&B singer Junior. His debut album, “Look What You Made Me” has become the talk of the music world, and includes guest appearances from Twista, Lil Wayne, Eve, Shawnna, Rich Boy, Jim Jones and DMX. Celebrity High recently sat down with the artist to find out a little more about his life, music and goals.

CH: Can you describe a day in the life of Yung Berg?Berg: A lot of traveling! I wake up and then I usually brush my teeth, get in the shower like everybody else, and then I read my Sidekick and it tells me what to do. My manager sends me my whole schedule, and whether it consists of going to the airport or going to doing an interview or doing a performance like I’m doing today, it work. Rapping is not a hobby anymore. It’s a job - a full time job.

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CH-What makes this last album different from all your past albums?Berg: This is my first official real album. It already has five songs on the radio. It’s just a lot of big records on it.

CH: What can we expect from this album?Berg: You can expect to hear me, Trey Songz, Ray J, Eve and Casha. It’s like going to the BET awards.

CH: What’s your favorite track on the album?Berg: My favorite song is a song called Outer Space and I’m singing the whole song.

CH: Have you ever gotten star struck?Berg: When I met Beyonce and Whitney Houston for the first time.

CH: Tell us about the education alliance.Berg: When I was in school, an artist never came to where I was to tell me that there was anything worth staying in school for. I didn’t care. I used to run reckless. If someone would have told me how short high school would be, and that there was more of my life that I had to live after that, then I would have focused on what was going on. That’s because before you know it, it’s over and you still have the rest of your life to lead. So I love the kids. The message is Yung Berg love the kids.

CH: So your parents supported you?Berg: No! Not until they saw the deal on the table and the zeros on the paper!! Than they were like okay! They weren’t really feeling music at all, but now they’re like my number one fans.

CH: What advice would you give to a high school student trying to get in your position?Berg: Get your education first. A lot of things in high school are going to prepare you for how you have to act in the business world. You have to know how to manage your money and you need to know how to set goals.

CH: What can the fans expect from Yung Berg in the next few years?Berg: I want people to know me more as a writer and a producer. I feel like when Casha and the other projects I’ve been working on come out, people will see me as more of a behind the scenes guy, which is less controversial than being out here and being a rapper. It’s the business side.

CH: How where you influenced by music when you where growing up?Berg: Music growing up was everything to me. My mom was one of those people that could drive a car, smoke a cigarette, have a cup of coffee in one hand, and sing Anita Baker and smack me with the other hand at the same time on the way to school. So music brought me up. I listened to a lot of R&B growing up and I really didn’t know that I wanted to be a rapper or anything at the time until I was 14, and I really got into rap.

“There were a lot of trials and tribulations. So I have to let people know, look what you made me.”

Ch-You guys are officially Americas Next Best Dance Crew. How has your intenirary changed?Sp-Do Knock-are schedule is based around the tour right now, and we don’t start rehearsal until around September 7th, so right now were just hanging out and looking at our trophy all day.

Ch-you guys choreograph all your dances right?SP- yes we do.

Ch-So you guys are still practicing hard right??Sp- yes we have one more show to tape with the jabbowakeez in promotion for the vmas but our schedule is a little more lenient because we don’t have to stress about competing anymore.

Ch-do you think you have pressure to supercede expectations now that you’ve won?SP-definetly, right now we have a reputation to live up to. Its always a matter of coming up with quality material, but where working with the jabbowakeez and where able to feed off each other so its really dope.

Ch-was there ever a point in the show where you weren’t sure if you would make it all the way through?Sp-of course, theres always something in your mind trying to bring you down but my crew kept strong and focused because we really wanted to win so we never really thought about losing. We tried to think positive.

Ch-what keeps you inspired?Sp-the fact that weve been together for eight years, and everything weve been through together.

Ch-can you explain how you guys got together?Sp-we were three separate crews and we ended up battling each other at an event called b-boy summit. We were the up

and comers in the b-boy scene. After battling each other we realized that we all kinda had the same style so we ended up entering a lot of competitions together and we became super crew shortly after that.

Ch-how did you guys get to where you are now?Sp-we all started when we were young like in highschool. We would dance afterschool, before school, and during the lunch break. We began getting more serious with competions and battles and going to national competions. If we didn’t use these small stepping stones we wouldn’t be where we are today.

Ch-where you guys the known dancers at your school?Sp- we were known but b-boying wasn’t really popular in highschool it was just something that we did and people knew that we did it so theyd call us the breakers.

Ch-so you guys kind of went against the grain.Sp- yeah we weren’t exactly the coolest kids in school for breaking but we were known for what we did.

Ch-how can kids find out where to catch the tour?Sp-online at dancecrew.mtv.com it lists all the dates and cities. And you can also purchase the tickets online.

Ch-whats the age range in the group.Sp-Do Knock-im the youngest im I just turned 25 were all 25 and rj`s the oldest hes 26.

Ch- how do your parents feel about your career path?Sp-my parents have always been supportive. There was only one time when I got in trouble at school and my parents where like you dance too much you need to focus in school and get there on time, but all our parents are very supportive.

Ch-do you think your parents support played a role in your success?Sp-Mike-yes I think parents played a huge role. Parents who don’t support their kids make it really hard for them to be creative and give them that license to do what they like to do and follow their passion. My parents weren’t very supportive at first so I made it a point to go out into the world and show them that i can make a living at it and be successful. I had to earn that respect from my parents and now I have a world of support from them. I think its important that parents really encourage their children to do what they have a passion for. Never shoot them down for anything and always be behind them 100 percent because you never know what it could turn into.

Ch-most embarrassing moment!Sp-Do Knock-our audition was our most embarrassing moment. Our very very first audition. We just made up a routine a couple hours prior and we were like yea we got this but we didn’t really have room to run it full out and we already had pressure from the jabbowokeez saying wed be the ones to win it. So I went to do a gainer twist and we were wearing hoodies and when I did the flip I couldn’t really see and I landed on my face and I was lost! I looked at my crew and they were lost and the jabbowokeez walked out before we could even finish the auditions. So they turned off all the cameras and were like what was that!! do it again and I was like no I just messed up my face so they were like okay guys come to the audition tomorrow and get it together but if you do what you did just then we cannot help you, because all the top people from the show will be there. Needless to say we came back and we did a lot of tricks and they loved us. And another thing was all my crying moments they put me in the show follow up as the most amount of crying during the show. I have the most footage.

Ch- most memorable moment?Sp-Do Knock-winning the show! Mike-the second the crowd realized we were here to say when we were in the bottom 6. After the ninja show taboo from the black eyed peas was there he loved us and at the end of the show every single person in the crowd was throwing up super crew. That was episode one I looked over at the judges and even shane was throwing up super crew. In the beginning of that episode we didn’t have a fan base and by the end every person in the crowd was your fan!

Ch- how did you guys come up with your super crew sign?Sp-RJ would do it along time ago when he wanted to be superman he would put the s on his chest.

Ch-where do you guys see yourself in the future?Sp-I think the skys the limit for us. Whether its music videos, tours, movies, magazines, fashion, anything is possible.

“We would dance afterschool, before school, and during the lunch break. We began getting more serious with competions and battles and going to national competions.”

Super Crew is a conglomerate of b-boys from three West Coast dance crews -- Full Force, Battle Monkeys and Knucklehead Zoo -- who battled each other eight years ago and have been friends ever since. Heading into America’s Best Dance Crew 2, members Ronnie Rey, Do-Knock, Abenamar Honrubia, Rockadile, Alex Murda and Vex obliterated the competition by becoming America’s Best Dance Crew!!!

SUPER CREW

By Erica Samson


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The history of the Jack-O’-Lantern is not something pretty. It is not just another festivity on All Hallows Eve. This festivity comes from a deep, dark Irish folktale. It is the story of a thief, his trickery and his pact with the Devil.

One day, in a small town in Ireland, Jack stole from a group of villagers, as he did oh so often. As he ran desperately away from his victims, crashing through the trees, he came across the Devil. The Devil was there to take his life. In an attempt to spare himself, he convinced the Devil to work with him to corrupt the churchgoing villagers. The plan was that the Devil would turn himself into a coin, and Jack would use this coin to pay back the villagers. When the Devil was securely in the town’s palm, he would disappear from the villagers, leaving them in an uproar over who stole the money. Agreeing to the deceitful plan, the Devil turned himself into a coin; Jack grabbed a cross and trapped the Devil in his wallet. Jack agreed to release him, on one condition — the Devil could never take his soul. Jack got away from the villagers and eventually died. When he came to the gates of heaven, he found that he was too sinful to enter. When he was sent to hell, he realized that he had made the deal with the Devil never to take his soul. He was barred from heaven

and hell. With nowhere to go, he was left to wander the streets in darkness. The story goes that the Devil tossed Jack a burning ember from the pits of hell to see his way through eternity. Unable to carry the burning coal by itself, Jack carved a hole in his favorite food (a turnip), placing the ember inside it. He has roamed the Earth ever since. The folktale ends as Jack’s ghost was seen walking the streets on All Hallows Eve, and deemed “Jack of the Lantern” or simply “Jack-O’-Lantern.” When the Irish and Scottish immigrated to America, they took this tale of trickery and deceit with them. At home they would carve frightening faces in turnips and potatoes, placing them outside their homes and on their windowsills to fend off the evil spirits on Halloween night. After coming to America, the Scots and Irishman found turnips and potatoes to be less common, adopting today’s fruit of choice for the Jack-O’-Lantern—the pumpkin.

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SuperstitionsSpooky If an unmarried girl keeps a rosemary herb and a silver sixpence

under her pillow on Halloween night, it is said that on that very night, she will dream of her future husband.

If you hear someone’s footsteps behind you on Halloween night, do not turn back. It is quite possible that the dead are following you. And if you make the mistake of looking back, it is likely that you may join them.

If an unmarried girl carries a broken egg in a glass and takes it to a spring of water, she will be able to catch the glimpse of not just her future husband, by mixing some spring water in the glass, but she can also see the reflection of her future kids.

If the flame of your candle goes out on Halloween night,it is said that a ghost is nearby.

Ringing a bell on Halloween frightens the evil spirits away.

Many people once considered that owls would dive down to eat the souls of the dying on Halloween. The only way to stay safe was to pull out your pockets, leave them hanging, and you’d be alright.

To ward off evil spirits on Halloween, bury all the animal bones n your front yard, or put a picture of an animal very close to your doorway.

Another way to ward off evil on All Hallows Eve is to walk around your house backwards and counterclockwise before sunset.

It may be the spirit of a dead loved one watching you if you watch a spider on Halloween.

If a candle flame suddenly turns blue, there’s a ghost nearby.

If a bat flies around a house 3 times, it is a death omen.

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2. Mission Viejo (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

3. L.B. Poly (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

4. Cor. Centennial (2-0, SS-Inland)

5. St. Bonaventure (3-0, SS-Northern)

6. SO Notre Dame (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

7. Mater Dei (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

8. Servite (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

9. Oaks Christian (3-0, SS-Northwest)

10. Edison (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

11. Redlands East (2-0, SS-Inland)

12. Los Osos (2-0, SS-Central)

13. Upland (3-0, SS-Central)

14. Bishop Amat (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

15. Loyola (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

16. Ora Lutheran (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

17. Rancho Verde (3-0, SS-Inland)

18. Los Alamitos (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

19. Lakewood (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

20. Tesoro (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

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25. Palmdale (2-0, SS-Western)

De La Salle Upends Loyola

De La Salle’s Derek Perio picked up a short field goal attempt and scampered 75 years to set up a late fourth quarter touchdown and Concord De La Salle held on to beat Los Angeles Loyola, 27-21 at Glendale high. After Perio’s heroics, which put the ball on the Loyola 25-yard marker, quarterback Blake Wayne moved the team down the rest of the way before plunging over the TD mark from one-yard out for the winning score with 2:46 left in the contest. It was Wayne’s third touchdown of the night. Leading the Loyola (2-1) squad was Anthony Barr, who ran fro 213 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries. The 6-foot-4, 223-pound junior is reportedly fielding scholarship offers from USC, UCLA and Notre Dame. The win left De La Salle, 2-0, for the season.

Compton Drought Ends against Dominguez Compton’s 24-game losing streak to their city neighbor Dominguez with a hard-fought, 12-9, victory last week. The win was sealed when Compton junior safety Chris Jone intercepted a pass at the team’s one-yard line with 12 ticks left on the clock. Also picking two throws was Compton’s Chris Metcalf, who is bound for USC next year. The win brought out a jubilant celebration and tears of joy from Compton coaches and players. The team is 2-0 thus far this year.

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