Suburban League Football 2009 Review; 2010 Preview
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Suburban League Football 2009 Review; 2010 Preview

Suburban League Playoff Finals/Results

 

La Mirada 49 Garden Grove 27: Well the game started off as bad as it could for the Matadores, because they couldn’t find a way early to stop the high powered offense of Garden Grove that was led by QB Sean Young. That was, until Young was put out of the game for good. Then, Garden Grove seemed to have no contingency for Young getting hurt, and where unable to find any offense to keep their lead. The Matadores offense got going behind their massive offensive line and the hard running of running backs JT Torres, and Max Gama. The Matadores defense stepped up, and the offense rolled off 42 unanswered points. It was not until garbage time that Garden Grove scored another TD. They fought valiantly as they could, and did a great job honoring the memory of Kevin Telles who passed away earlier this season. The Matadore offensive line has done a great job this year, paving the way for their running game.  

 

Next Season Preview

Artesia: 1-9 Overall (League 1-5) 

The Pioneers where rocked by turmoil, and injuries this season and they where never able to recover. They will only return 19 players next season and they lose their best players on defense in MLB T.J Taimutuia, and OLB Adam Leutele. They also lose both QB’s that ran the team this season. They did not field a junior varsity team this year, and they also where unable to field more than 20 kids on the freshman team. They are going to struggle mightily. 

Key Losses: QB Anthony Johnson, TB David Lasisi, LB T.J Taimutuia, Adam Leutele, ATH Montez Hunter, WR/CB Travon Payne 

Key Returners: While several players played varsity, none of them look to be major contributors next season.

Los Coyotes Assembles for La Mirada Symphony Ensemble
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Los Coyotes Assembles for La Mirada Symphony Ensemble

La Mirada~On December 10 the students from the GATE program at Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada were presented a performance of a wind instrument ensemble as a special music enrichment treat for this Holiday Season.  The students were introduced to the Flute, Oboe, French horn, Bassoon and Clarinet demonstrated and played by members of the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra in a program of various styles and musical genres.    

The instrumental ensemble visits are a part of the Enrichment Programs for Youth that the Orchestra makes available upon request to bring fine music to the students to enhance the school's music curriculum.   

Other programs include: two free daytime concerts open to private and public schools in the area; opportunity for Honor Band students to play on stage with the orchestra at the student concerts and at the Matinee POPS concert for the community; and, participation in a competition for instrumental students to be awarded the opportunity to perform at the student concerts.  

Further information about the La Mirada Symphony and its Enrichment Programs for Youth may be found at www.lamiradasymphony.com or by calling 562-941-5779 or 562-921-9300.

 

News From El Camino High School
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News From El Camino High School

La Mirada~New club on campus! Positive Alternative Outreach Program with Advisor Mr. Oscar Diaz, who is sponsored by the Living Faith Church.

Community events for the month of December:

1. Toys For Tots Annual Toy Drive-working with the Los Alamitos Marine Base. Toy contributions are being taken through Dec. 18th. at El Camino High School. Volunteers are needed at the Los Alamitos Army/Marine Reserve Base, from 8am to 2 pm on December 19th.

2. Canned Food Drive was a big success! It ran from December 4th through December 16th. All food and can contributions will go to Living Faith Church, who will then distribute the food items to the community.

The last day of school before Winter Break is Friday, December 18th. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. This is a minimum day for all students. School will resume again on Monday, January 4, 2010.

LMTPA Presents The Moscow’s Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker
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LMTPA Presents The Moscow’s Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker

La Mirada~Moscow Ballet is set to perform its GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER  at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on December 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. ONE NIGHT ONLY! World-renowned Moscow Ballet is celebrating its 16th consecutive year of the GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER tour by performing in 70 cities across the U.S. and Canada. 

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is a holiday treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed! 

Choreographer Anatoli Emelianov has been praised by critics for his unique setting of Act II in the "Land of Peace and Harmony." To convey his message of peace, Emelianov incorporates an ethereal dove that escorts Masha and the Prince to a land where there is no war and suffering. 

La Mirada Theatre Presents “Navidad en Mexico”
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La Mirada Theatre Presents “Navidad en Mexico”

La Mirada~On Saturday, December 19th, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will become a rainbow of shimmering color and a festival of vibrant sound as the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano brings sparkle to the holidays with its award-winning spectacular, NAVIDAD EN MEXICO. 

An award-winning Christmas production featuring 30 impressive dancers and 10 musicians, a singer and a lariat roper, this ‘south-of-the-border’ celebration is laden with seasonal accents such as a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene, and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta.

Besides its seasonal flavor, however, NAVIDAD EN MEXICO also gives the audience a whirlwind tour of the country’s distinct cultural regions. Animated dances executed with shakers and machetes, from Mexico’s central and Pacific coast regions, stand in contrast to sensuous Caribbean dances from the country’s Gulf coast areas. Graceful harvest and courtship dances from the country’s southern states are juxtaposed with the fast-paced footwork (zapateado) of male dancers and energetic skirt whirling (faldeo) of the female dancers, both so typical of the Mexican folkloric dance repertoire.

And not to be missed are the festive pieces from Jalisco, in the banda and mariachi styles, which create a party-like atmosphere of popular music, song and movement that characterize Mexico’s most cherished cultural exports.

Congratulations to the La Mirada Matadores From the La Mirada Blog
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Congratulations to the La Mirada Matadores From the La Mirada Blog

Argonauts Lose Their First Game

Costa Mesa~Another exciting game-except this time it was for all the marbles.

La Mirada High School won it's second CIF football championship in school history tonight, 49-27 over Garden Grove.

The Matadores got out to an early 7-0 lead after they blocked a punt on Garden Groves first possession; and shortly thereafter, punched it in.

However, things quickly changed, as the Argonauts rattled off 21 straight points to take a 21-7 lead.

The season-long, brutal, hard-hitting defensive ways of the Matadores continued as RJ Lujan knocked Grove superstar quarterback Sean Young out of the game and into the hospital.

La Mirada scored before the half making the score 21-14.

With Young out of the game, the La Mirada defense smelled blood and pounced like a wild animal on its victim. The Garden Grove team was not the same without its senior quarterback as it was La Mirada's turn to rattle off 42 straight points of its own-to take a commanding 49-22 lead. 

Garden Grove, trying to cap an emotional, perfect season , added a touchdown on a very nice catch in the fourth quarter, but the game was already over.

Final score: La Mirada 49 Garden Grove 27

 

 

The Show Must Go On-La Mirada Kiwanis Style
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The Show Must Go On-La Mirada Kiwanis Style

 

La Mirada~The 2009 Knabe Katch almost didn't happen this year, but thankfully, last month, it did. The annual fishing derby, in its 13th year, usually takes place in August, but had to recheduled to November this year because of sick ducks and a biologically unhealthy La Mirada Lake.

La Mirada Unemployment Rate Betters State
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La Mirada Unemployment Rate Betters State

La Mirada~La Mirada continues to experience an unemployment rate much lower than the county, state and nation.  La Mirada's unemployment rate for the month of October was 7.8%, which is unchanged from the previous month according to the State Department of Employment Development.  

California's unemployment rate increased .3% in October to 12.3%, compared to 12.0% in September.  Los Angeles County's unemployment rate stood at 12.6% in October.  The national unemployment rate is 10.2% according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Suburban League/Southern Division Semifinal Recap; Final Preview
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Suburban League/Southern Division Semifinal Recap; Final Preview

Suburban League Semifinal Recap

Semifinal Recap: WOW!!!!! I was at a loss for words at the way that this weekend's games went; especially when it seemed that the Matadores had lost their game. Then, the Lancers couldn't seem to keep from shooting themselves in the foot. Well, sad to say, no district final, but this week, let's get everyone out to see our hometown Matadores go after a CIF Championship!

Semifinal Results:

La Mirada 27 Laguna Hills 24 (OT): This game was tremendous. It had plenty of moments when you felt one team or the other was going to WIN. Then, the game was over and a Jobsteam's season had ended. Those who where sitting in Goodman Stadium Friday night, all hoped for a miracle, In overtime, Laguna Hills drove to the five yard line in three plays, down by three. Then, as if lightning had struck, all of the prayers of the Matadores players, coaches, cheerleaders, fans, and everyone wearing blue and gold were answered, as TB Matt Martindale fumbled the ball and alertly, senior DE RJ Lujan fell on the ball. The sound that erupted from the crowd was deafening as players and coaches stormed the field. How the Matadores ended up in overtime is an amazing story in its own.

La Mirada Wins on Game Ending Fumble, 27-24; Advances to CIF Final For the First Time Since 2001
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La Mirada Wins on Game Ending Fumble, 27-24; Advances to CIF Final For the First Time Since 2001

La Mirada~La Mirada beat Laguna Hills tonight 27-24 in a semifinal contest, sending the Matadores to the final for the first time since 1992.

When Ralph Gramajo intercepted a Laguna Hills pass midway through the third quarter, it seemed La Mirada was on its way to a victory, leading 24-10.

However, Laguna came back, scoring two touchdowns within a span of around three minutes, including a recovered on-side kick, tying the score at 27 and sending into overtime.

The La Mirada defense, seemed dazed, tired, confused, like a prize fighter up against the ropes in the last rounds.

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