The SGV Bowl II on Saturday at Covina District Field was played in front of a packed house with rapper 310babii entertaining fans and players during halftime in what ended in a 34-0 East victory over the West.
Bishop Amat #7 Richard Munoz runs the ball. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
The East team celebrates a touchdown on the first play of the game. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
West Covina #6 Joseph Rangel scores a touchdown. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
La Serna #2 Jordan Northrup receives the opening kickoff. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Monrovia #30 Davonte Jones runs the ball. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Glendora #12 Jacob Monroe runs the ball after an interception. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Northview #5 Dwayne Thompson scores a touchdown. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Azusa #50 Edward Stevenson chases Muir #6 Brandon Valencia. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
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Glendora #12 Jacob Monroe intercepts the ball and runs it back for a touchdown. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Glendora #6 Karem Esmili takes a handoff from La Serna #8 CJ Ceron. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Muir #2 Sean Baker II runs after catching the ball. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Glendora #9 Eric Najarro throws a touchdown pass on the first play of the game. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Muir #6 Brandon Valencia runs the ball. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
La Salle #21 David Vandenbosch runs the ball. The high school football all-star game, the SGV Bowl was played at Covina District Field in Covina, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat quarterback Richie Munoz threw two touchdown passes, a 9-yard TD pass to Northview’s Dwayne Thompson and 12-yard TD pass to Diamond Bar’s Blaine McGee.
It was that kind of night for the East, with Glendora quarterback Eric Najarro throwing a 70-yard touchdown pass to Damien’s Ayden Gutierrez on the first play of the game for an 8-0 lead.
La Serna quarterback CJ Ceron also threw two touchdown passes, connecting with Glendora’s Kareem Esmili to make it 14-0, and later a 17-yard touchdown pass to Covina’s Adrian Rachal that pushed their lead to 26-0 in the third quarter.
Here are some highlights of the game through social media posts.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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West 0
East 8
14:41 1st
Glendora’s @eric_najarro hits Damien’s @aydengutierrez7 for 70yds on the first play of the game. @SGVNSports @tspeterson40 @GabrielNDuarte_ @TheMatt_V @Coach_Maxie626 @SoCalVarsity pic.twitter.com/xtSj2uE6jf— Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) January 14, 2024
The East is off to a big start, leads 14-0 after La Serna QB CJ Ceron’s pass to Glendora’s Kareem Esmili and look at the celebration pic.twitter.com/0pCfyTCKet
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
The stands at Covina District are packed for the SGV Bowl II pic.twitter.com/Bxlse2hIFc
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
The East is rolling up 20-0 in the first quarter after Bishop Amat’s Richie Munoz’s 9-yard TD pass to Northview’s Dwayne Thompson pic.twitter.com/OPFpAsvdAl
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
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West 0
East 20
9:26 2nd @Jay2nation with the INT and 70yd return @SGVNSports @tspeterson40 @GabrielNDuarte_ @TheMatt_V @Coach_Maxie626 @SoCalVarsity pic.twitter.com/cjTX5zsvwS— Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) January 14, 2024
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West 0
East 26
3:37 3rd@CeronCj throws his 2nd TD pass of the game, this one to Covina’s @adrianrachal @SGVNSports @tspeterson40 @GabrielNDuarte_ @TheMatt_V @Coach_Maxie626 @SoCalVarsity pic.twitter.com/W9DOIsblkD— Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) January 14, 2024
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West 0
East 34
3:08 4th@richhh_05 throws his 2nd TD pass of the game to DB’s Blain McGee @IiMelecio adds the 2pt conversion @SGVNSports @tspeterson40 @GabrielNDuarte_ @TheMatt_V @Coach_Maxie626 @SoCalVarsity pic.twitter.com/WMvuclfwcP— Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) January 14, 2024
Honored to Announce The SGV BOWL Tonight and Highlight Great Coaches and Amazing Student-Athletes!
Great connecting with the players and giving them the Best Bowl Gift I could – God's Gameplan to Win in LIFE #TheSGVBOWL #CommUNITY #OneAndAll @ImpactMediaTM @SGVFCA pic.twitter.com/DrymWIO3eQ— Chris Rix (@CoachRix) January 14, 2024
It was a pleasure calling the defense for the East side team tonight! Asked for the fellas to bring me that goose egg and got to coach side by side with my brother! Had a lot of fun and good luck to all the graduates of ‘24! #SGVBowl #EastSide #Darkside @SGVNSports @TheMatt_V pic.twitter.com/Uy9ET9gSHV
— Coach Jacob Calderon (@CoachCal65) January 14, 2024
The SGV Bowl 2024 was THEE place to be tonight!!
Thanks to @kalanfrfr & @310_Babii for coming out tonight!! The kids LOVED it!!!
Don't ever let anybody tell you @TheMatt_V & @coach_maxie626 can't throw a party!! OOOH WEEE!!! #THESGVBOWL pic.twitter.com/SKtWmUDlsz— anelrivers (@anelrivers) January 14, 2024
RAPPER 310BABII
The SGV Bowl 2024 was INSANE!!!! @310_Babii tore it down at halftime!!! OMG!!!! WHAT A SCENE!!! @TheMatt_V pic.twitter.com/bNvcNxAN0Y
— anelrivers (@anelrivers) January 14, 2024
The SGV Bowl, there is no comparison… pic.twitter.com/0Jw9sFZ4ar
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
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West 0
East 20
Halftime
310babii @SGVNSports @tspeterson40 @GabrielNDuarte_ @TheMatt_V @Coach_Maxie626 @SoCalVarsity pic.twitter.com/xDKYJ89WLc— Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) January 14, 2024
Wild scene here at the SGV bowl! 310 Babii comes on at half and the stands empty onto the field! @ChemicalAT @JMMediStatMike @GabrielNDuarte_ @jschirmer_est79 pic.twitter.com/Aa3N3CYSFL
— James_Brock (@JamesBrock1350) January 14, 2024
This is something, rapper Kalan.FrFr is performing before the SGV Bowl and the teams are loving it. pic.twitter.com/jahdjrQ6Dc
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
PLAYERS TALK ABOUT COMPETING IN SGV BOWL II
La Serna QB CJ Ceron, who was part of the state champion Lancers team, talks about tonight’s SGV Bowl pic.twitter.com/cy7PxfbtFz
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
Monrovia QB Brian Salazar is with the West tonight and he’s heard all the hoopla about the East. pic.twitter.com/JTQ2PtO449
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
Damien’s Ayden Gutierrez says its been great hanging out with players from other teams for the SGV Bowl pic.twitter.com/G6fvfjqz9E
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
South Pasadena’s Jason Hong, the Pasadena Star News player of the year and one of the top RBs in the area, talks about tonight’s SGV Bowl pic.twitter.com/ZpofJsm8Y8
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
Bishop Amat’s all everything Richie Munoz said he will be everywhere for tonight’s SGV Bowl pic.twitter.com/M1H12PEzy9
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
Temple City’s Jake Jones is on the West squad and is hyped up about the SGV Bowl pic.twitter.com/2eRDkQxS8e
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 14, 2024
