Page 4 November 26, 2015 Calabasas Wears Down Injury Plagued Lawndale for more than 300 yards in the contest. Gebbia completed an 11-yard TD pass to junior wide receiver Darnay Holmes to give the Coyotes a 20-7 lead with 15 seconds left before halftime. Gebbia went to work, again, in the third quarter. Completing a series of more passes, he finished off a drive on an 18-yard scoring pass to senior wide receiver Dismuke to extend Calabasas’ lead to 26-7 with 2:08 remaining. The Coyotes scored their final touchdown with 3:50 to go in the game on a seven-yard keeper by Gebbia. Lawndale got in the red zone on a few occasions but could not reach the end zone. On one drive in the third period, the Cardinals got as far as the Calabasas seven-yard line only to see pass from Murray to Bryant Perkinson fall inches shy of a first down and the Coyotes took over on downs. “It was a tough 33 points for them (Calabasas),” Lawndale head coach Travis Clark said. “We did what we could. I’m proud of my team. We played without Cooper and the injury slowed Murray down.” Outside of the forfeits, the Cardinals had their best season since their 1966 CIF-Southern Section Class 2A championship team. The Coyotes move on to host Redondo, one of three Bay League teams in the Western Division semifinals, Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Sea Hawks By Joe Snyder Photos by Joe Snyder After opening the CIF-Southern Section Western Division playoffs with an impressive 40-7 victory over host Buena High on November 13 in Ventura, Lawndale High’s football team was faced with an extremely stiff test at home against top seeded Calabasas in the quarterfinals last Friday. The Cardinals had to face an extremely physical Coyote squad whose line averaged around 260 pounds and about six-feet-one in height. Early in the game, Lawndale lost key running back Zach Cooper to a knee injury and quarterback Chris Murray also got banged up with a knee injury but continued to play the whole game. The Cardinals were able to stay with Calabasas but the Coyotes proved too much for the injury plagued squad and pulled away for a 33-7 victory to improve their record to 11-1. Lawndale ended its season with an official record of 6-6, due to four forfeit losses caused by use of an ineligible player, but was 10-2 on the field. The Cardinals took a brief 7-6 lead when Murray scored on a two-yard run midway in the first quarter, but Calabasas wasted no time in taking the lead for good when Marquel Dismuke took the ensuing kickoff and raced 85 yards for a touchdown. The Coyotes added a two-point conversion for a 14-7 lead. Lawndale, then, had trouble containing Calabasas’ premiere junior quarterback Tristen Gebbia, who threw improved to 10-2 overall after winning a defensive battle at home over Oxnard 7-0 in the quarterfinals last Friday. Champion Palos Verdes defeated host Oxnard Pacifica 20-3 and host Mira Costa used a big second half to eliminate North Torrance 35-21 last Friday. Prep Basketball Begins Hawthorne High’s boys’ basketball team began its season on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Harbor Thanksgiving Tournament as it faced Maywood High from the CIF-Los Angeles City Section. Off today (Thanksgiving Day), the Cougars resume the classic on Friday and Saturday at Veterans Park in Wilmington. Hawthorne hosts Manual Arts from the L.A. City Section next Thursday at 4 p.m. The Cougars also play in the Artesia Tournament in Lakewood from December 7-12 before hosting rival Leuzinger in a nonleague contest on December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Hawthorne hosts Vista del Lago from Moreno Valley on December 18 before playing in the Sacramento Tournament right before Christmas from December 19-23. The Cougars begin the Ocean League at home against Santa Monica on January 13. Inglewood is currently playing in the highly competitive Redondo Pacific Shores Tournament where it opened against Hart High from Newhall last Monday. The classic runs through Saturday with teams taking Wednesday and today off. The Sentinels open the Bay League against Redondo in what could be a league showdown on January 12. Last year, Inglewood placed second in the Bay behind Redondo but the Sents, who finished one game behind the Sea Hawks, defeated Redondo at Inglewood. Morningside starts its season in the Westchester Tip-off Classic on Monday. The Monarchs also play in the Titan Pride Classic (Site unknown) from December 14-19 and the San Pedro Pirate Shoot Out from Dec. 26-30. Morningside begins Bay League play at Peninsula on January 13. After advancing to the CIF-Southern Section Division IIAA and Southern California Division II championship games last season, Lawndale, which appears to be rebuilding, starts its season on December 9 in the El Rancho Blue Pride Classic against Schurr High from Montebello. That classic runs through December 12. The Cardinals also play in the St. Hope Elite Classic in Sacramento from December 19-23 and Santa Ana Century Classic from December 28-30. Lawndale begins the Ocean League at Culver City on January 13. Under first year head coach Arturo Jones, Leuzinger starts its season in the Rose City Roundball Classic against Pasadena next Monday at 8 p.m. at Maranatha High in Pasadena. The Olympians start the Pioneer League at West Torrance on January 13.• Lawndale quarterback Chris Murray prepares to throw to a receiver during last Friday’s CIF-Southern Section Western Division quarterfinal against Calabasas. The top seeded Coyotes eliminated the Cardinals 33-7. by Joe Snyder Lawndale quarterback Chris Murray attempts to throw to a receiver during last Friday’s CIF-Southern Section Western Division football quarterfinal against Calabasas. Lawndale High’s Bryant Perkinson attempts to get past Calabasas defenders in last Friday’s CIF-Southern Section Western Division quarterfinal. The top seed Coyotes pulled away from the Cardinals 33-7. Seniors 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Living with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis not people like me. Turns out I was wrong. I encourage anyone who thinks they have symptoms to see a rheumatologist right away.” 3. Stiffness is Often the Worst in the Morning Joint stiffness associated with moderate to severe RA is often at its worst first thing in the morning. It can last for a few hours or the entire day. “I work a full-time job and also care for my three kids, so I thought my stiffness was just due to long days on my feet. But when it was happening every morning, I knew it was time to see my doctor,” said Gretchen. Joint stiffness for a long time in the morning can be a clue that you may have RA, since few other arthritic diseases present the same way. 4. Low-Impact Exercise Can Help When you’re in pain, the last thing you want to do is move around. But, movement is actually one of the best ways to manage your pain from moderate to severe RA. Low- (BPT) - Many people don’t realize the impact moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have on a person’s life. Find out from Gretchen what it’s like to live with the condition and things you should know. 1. There’s More to RA than the Hands Moderate to severe RA isn’t characterized by just one symptom such as swelling of the joints, but a variety of symptoms that appear differently in each person. “When I first started feeling symptoms, I was surprised because I thought RA was only in the hands,” said Gretchen. “I enjoy gardening. But, I wasn’t just struggling holding my gardening tools; I was struggling to even kneel down to pick a few vegetables. I’ve since learned RA is most common in the hands, but also affects other joints.” RA comes in many forms, ranging from mild to more severe and can affect the neck, elbows, hips, knees, and feet. 2. Age Doesn’t Matter Though it is more common in women, RA can affect adults at any age. “I didn’t see my doctor right away because I never suspected it could be RA. I was only 27, and I thought RA affected elderly women, impact aerobic exercises and exercises that boost muscle strength are best not only for reducing pressure on joints, but also overall health. “I love to go on walks because it’s a great workout without putting a lot of stress on my joints,” said Gretchen. “Walking is something I can enjoy with my husband and sons that helps me relax. I also try to stretch; it keeps my joints flexible.” Patients should follow up with their healthcare providers to understand what may work best for them. 5. Appropriate Treatment is Key “For my patients, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for managing their moderate to severe RA.” said Alan Epstein, M.D., Pennsylvania Rheumatology Associates, PC. “There are a number of available treatment options, including a biologic therapy called ORENCIA, which are approved to help relieve symptoms and slow the progression of further joint damage in moderate to severe RA. If you experience RA symptoms like pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints, I encourage you to work with your doctor right away to identify the most appropriate therapy for you.” •
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