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  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 26, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0): The Chiefs continue to find a way to win close games, this time getting by the Falcons, 22-17. Former SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice has emerged as a star for KC, with 24 receptions in three games for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Next: -7 at Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1) 2. Buffalo Bills (3-0): The Bills had another very impressive win, this time a 47-10 thrashing of the Jaguars in Buffalo. At this point, fans sho...

  • Rams Looking to avoid 0-3 start in home opener

    Fred Altieri|Sep 19, 2024

    That was no desert mirage in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. The LA Rams took their second road hit of the season in as many games... in more ways than one. The team quickly finds itself in last place in the NFC West after being toasted by the Arizona Cardinals, 41-10, at State Farm Stadium. The Rams also lost the other half of their dynamic receiving duo, Cooper Kupp, due to an ankle injury. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Kupp is expected to miss "an extended period of time." The team lost w...

  • Centaur boys' football looking to stay unbeaten against Warren

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 19, 2024

    The 3-0 Culver City high school boys' football will travel to the city of Downey to battle the Warren Bears for the fourth time in the last six years. The kickoff is set for Friday at 7 p.m. The Bears are 2-1 against the Centaurs since 2019. This will be the first time during that time span that Culver City will not have to face one of the Iameleava brothers. The older brother, Nico is playing college football and the younger brother, Madden transferred to Long Beach Poly high school. Without...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 3

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 19, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (2-0): The Chiefs have a very good defense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Those two things make them tough to beat. But they have already lost running back Isiah Pacheco for 6-8 weeks with a broken fibula and have lost wide receiver Marquise Brown for the season with a dislocated shoulder. A three-peat may be too much to ask this season. Next: -3.5 at Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Sep. 22 – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 2-0) 2. Buffalo Bills (2-0): The Bills came away with an imp...

  • Injuries Plague Rams

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 19, 2024

    That was no desert mirage in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. The LA Rams took their second road hit of the season in as many games... in more ways than one. The team not only finds itself in last place in the NFC West after being toasted by the Arizona Cardinals, 41-10, at State Farm Stadium. The Rams also lost the other half of their dynamic receiving duo, Cooper Kupp, due to an ankle injury. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Kupp is expected to miss "an extended period of time." The team lost...

  • Pro Beach Volleyball League Debuts at UCLA this Weekend

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    Beach volleyball and Hollywood... what could be better to close out the summer of '24 following the Paris Games? Los Angeles will roll-out the red carpet for the AVP League's debut this Saturday, September 14-15, a 2-day event on sand at the UCLA Tennis Center. The Inaugural will feature Olympians Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes, Chase Budinger and Miles Evans and stars such as Julia Scoles playing for the home team LA Launch. "We can't wait to... show fans just how exciting this new concept in beach...

  • Centaur boys football beats Narbonne faces Salesian on Thursday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 12, 2024

    Culver City boys high school football team will travel to East Los Angeles to battle Salesian high school at 7 p.m. on Thursday instead of the traditional Friday night game. Bishop Mora Salesian is an all-boys school located in Boyle Heights. The 1-1 Culver City Centaurs will be playing their third game of the season and this will be their first road game. They were beaten by San Jacinto 42-28 on August 30, and they beat Narbonne 43-26 last Friday night. "Every week is different," said Centaur...

  • Rams lose to Lions, battle Cardinals on Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    There’s something about the Motor City. The Los Angeles Rams began their 2024 campaign by losing their second consecutive game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field last Sunday night. Once again, the Rams shot themselves in the foot in the 26-20 overtime loss, courtesy of the offense failing to retain possession of the ball in the closing minutes after taking the lead with 4:30 remaining on the clock. “We had those opportunities to close that game out in that four-minute. We went up, def...

  • Centaur High School football battles Harbor City Narbonne

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 5, 2024

    One game does not define a season, especially when it's the first game of the season. Culver City High School's 42-28 loss to San Jacinto last Friday did show that the Centaurs need to improve on offense and defense as they tackle a demanding schedule that includes some very good high school football teams. On Friday one of those teams is Harbor City Narbonne. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. on the Culver City high school campus. Several years ago, Narbonne used to be one of the best football teams...

  • Nakayama Was A Culver City Generational Man

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    Some people are jacks of all trades and a master of none but sometimes you find a person who is a master of all trades. Simply put, that was Tom Nakayama. Nakayama, who passed away in 2022 was a beacon light to everyone who knew him. Nakayama was a Culver City middle school math teacher, a Culver City high school basketball and track and field coach, and he was a Culver City assistant high school athletic trainer. He also found time to work on the sidelines of UCLA football games on the first...

  • Culver City High School boys' football plays home opener Friday

    y Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    It’s time for Culver City high school boys’ football. The Centaurs kick off their varsity football season on Friday, August 30, at 7 p.m. on the campus of Culver City high school inside the Jerry Chabola Football Stadium. Their opponent is San Jacinto high school, located 80 miles east of Culver City. Although the schools are far apart, they played each other twice in the last few years. Last season the Centaurs beat the Tigers 72-63 in one of the highest scoring games in Culver City football history. “Even though we are far apart we know...

  • Culver City High School boys' football plays home opener Friday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 29, 2024

    It's time for Culver City high school boys' football. The Centaurs kick off their varsity football season on Friday, August 30, at 7 p.m. on the campus of Culver City high school inside the Jerry Chabola Football Stadium. Their opponent is San Jacinto high school, located 80 miles east of Culver City. Although the schools are far apart, they played each other twice in the last few years. Last season the Centaurs beat the Tigers 72-63 in one of the highest scoring games in Culver City football hi...

  • North Torrance beats Culver City in Passing Tournament

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jul 18, 2024

    The Culver City high school varsity passing league football tournament started at 9 a.m. last Saturday with 14 very competitive schools varying for the championship. When it was all over Saturday afternoon North Torrance walked away with the championship trophy after they beat Culver City five touchdowns to four. Passing tournaments feature quarterbacks, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers. The tournament, which started on Friday featuring freshmen and junior varsity teams showcased...

  • Centaurs Look To Stay Unbeaten This Summer On The Gridiron

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jul 11, 2024

    Culver City high school's varsity football team with try to stay unbeaten this summer when they battle a group of talented schools in the Culver City Invitational Passing Tournament that starts this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Culver City high school. The Centaurs are 12-0 this summer after going 7-0 in the El Rancho Tournament and 5-0 at the Redondo Union Tournament on June 22. The Centaurs appear to have talent at every position according to head football coach Jahmal Wright. "I am excited," said...

  • Angel City FC secures signature win at home

    Malia Metcalfe, Sports Reporter|Jun 20, 2024

    In a thrilling midweek match celebrating Pride Night, Angel City FC emerged victorious over Racing Louisville with a final score of 3-2. The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams creating opportunities and keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The first goal of the night came from Angel City 17-year old rookie Kennedy Fuller, who capitalized on an assist by defender Madison Curry to put her team up 1-0 in the 17th minute. It was her first professional goal scored an...

  • Looking back on another successful CCHS athletic year

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jun 13, 2024

    First, the Culver City newspapers, the Culver City News and the Culver City Observer would like to thank one of the best sports photographers in the Los Angeles area, George Laase. For many years Laase has made Culver City high school sports come to life through the lens of his camera. When it comes to Culver City high school Laase never says no. There is an old saying in journalism, a Picture is worth a thousand works. Once again, the Centaurs produced a lifetime of memories on the field,...

  • Celebrate Dad at Cantalini's this Father's Day

    Cantalinis Salerno Beach Staff|Jun 13, 2024

    Celebrate Dad this Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th at Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Enjoy plenty of great dishes and chef specials in our casual ambiance with either dine-in or heated outdoor dining options. All weekend show Dad the love and treat him to a delicious dining experience. Thinking of Sunday Lunch join us from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Start with an ice-cold imported beer, prosecco mimosa or any of our fine wines by the glass or bottle. Executive Chef Lisetta Mar...

  • Culver City papers honor the best athletes and coaches

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jun 6, 2024

    Once again Culver City high school athletes and coaches competed at an elite level during the 2023-2024 athletic season. Gifted athletes make coaches look good and outstanding coaches make athletes look. It's a two-way street that meets at the fork in the road. Over the past 60 years the high school has been fortunate enough to have student athletes and coaches that are some of the bests in the state. This year is no exception. Morgan Maddox was remarkable on the track and Evan Reiter was...

  • CCHS ends the athletic season on a high note

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 30, 2024

    The Culver City high school 2023-24 athletic season ended last Saturday at Buchanan high school in Clovis California at the CIF state track and field meet finals. It was a near perfect Hollywood ending for the Centaurs track team. There are over 1,200 high schools in California and Culver City placed second in the girls 200 meters, third in the girls and boys 400 meters and fourth in the boys 4X400 meter relay. Morgan Maddox was second in the 200 meters with a time of 23.60, she placed third in...

  • Eight CCHS track student-athletes will run in the State Meet

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 23, 2024

    There are 560 high schools in the CIF Southern Section and Culver City high school qualified eight student-athletes for one of the most prestigious high school track and field meets in the nation, the California State Meet. The meet will take place on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at Buchanan high school in Clovis. The prelims are Friday, and the finals are Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m. To advance to the state meet the Centaurs competed in the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet last...

  • UCLA softball climbing back to the top

    Steven Finley, Sports Editor|May 16, 2024

    The No. 6 UCLA softball team started the 2024 season with a record of 3-4 in their first seven games and one of those losses was 16-0 to Texas. Now the Lady Bruins are riding an eight-game winning streak and they have won 20 of their last 22 games going into this weekend's NCAA West Regionals starting Friday at UCLA's Easton Stadium. The 37-10 Bruins play Grand Canyon University on Friday at 5:30 p.m. According to their head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez the Bruins needed time to find their way...

  • Centaur track teams feature two of the fastest in the state

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 16, 2024

    For the first time in Culver City high school's track and field history the school has two runners that have recorded the fastest times in the state of California. Last weekend in the CIF Division 2 finals Morgan Maddox moved to the top of the list in the girls 400 meters and Duaine Mayrant is the number one 400-meter runner in the boys' division. This all happened at Moorpark high school last Saturday when they both competed in the division finals. Maddox ran 53.50 and Mayrant was clocked in 47...

  • Culver City high school dream baseball season comes to an end

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 16, 2024

    Sometimes dreams don't come true and that's what happened to the Centaur baseball team last Tuesday when they were beaten by Camarillo high school 6-4 on the road in the CIF Division 4 semifinal game. Culver City was one game away from making history as the first baseball team to make it to the finals. The Centaurs finished their dream season with a great 25-5 record that included three playoffs wins, a first-place finish in the tough Bay league and memories that will last a lifetime. Last...

  • Eight CCHS track student-athletes will run in the State Meet

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 9, 2024

    There are 560 high schools in the CIF Southern Section and Culver City high school qualified eight student-athletes for one of the most prestigious high school track and field meets in the nation, the California State Meet. The meet will take place on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at Buchanan high school in Clovis. The prelims are Friday, and the finals are Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m. To advance to the state meet the Centaurs competed in the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet last...

  • Centaur baseball advances to the CIF quarterfinals

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 9, 2024

    People say good things come to those who wait. For the 2024 Culver City high school varsity baseball team they didn't have to wait that long. Last year they took last place in the Bay league with a record of 3-7 and this year they won the league championship with a record of 7-3. Their overall record last year was 9-13-1and their record this year is a remarkable 24-4. Last Tuesday they won their second straight CIF Division 4 playoff game 1-0 against Riverside Roosevelt at Roosevelt. "It feels...

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