Beverly Hills Normans

(coach Steve Geanakos)

0-8 overall, 0-3 in league

241 Moreno Dr.

Beverly Hills High School was shutout for the fourth straight game last Friday in a 43-0 loss to the Santa Monica Vikings. The struggling Normans have scored two touchdowns in eight contests this season, their last coming on Sept. 16 against Cerritos High School. The Normans will prepare to battle the Lawndale Cardinals at home this Friday Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The Cardinals are 4-4 this season and are coming off a 14-7 loss to El Segundo. The Normans will try to capitalize on Lawndale’s struggles on the road having gone 0-3 in away games so far this season.

Fairfax Lions

(coach Shane Cox)

6-2 overall, 1-2 in conference

7850 Melrose Ave.

The Fairfax Lions suffered a tough defeat last Friday losing 27-15 to the Palisades Dolphins at Palisades High School. The Lions had 259 all-purpose yards led by senior running back Aaron Walton who rushed for 98 yards on 23 carries. The Lions’s passing game showed flashes of brilliance including junior Keivon Johnwell catching three passes for 33 yards and sophomore Andrew Cox adding a 25-yard reception. That momentum was mired by mishaps on offense including throwing away three interceptions and fumbling twice. Palisades star running back Innocent Okoh had a standard performance running for 201 yards on 28 carries and adding two touchdowns. The Lions square off next week against the Hamilton Yankees who are 2-6 and only 1-3 at home. Hamilton High School is located at 2955 Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles. Game time is 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.

Hollywood Sheiks

(coach Frank Galvin)

5-3 overall, 4-0 in league

1521 N. Highland Ave.

The Sheiks extended their winning streak to four games with a 24-18 victory over Belmont High School. The Sheiks’ defense was led by senior Marvin Anderson who had six solo tackles and a sack. Senior Sergio Ipina added six total tackles and three sacks. Hollywood exploited Belmont’s struggles on offense by intercepting three passes and recovering a fumble. The Sheiks next face the winless Roybal Titans who are 0-8 and have only scored two touchdowns in eight contests this season. The Sheiks will finish the season on Nov. 4 at an away game against the Bernstein Dragons who are 4-4 overall and 2-2 in league play. Hollywood vs. Roybal will be played at Hollywood High School on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Romans

(coach Eric Scott)

5-3 overall, 1-2 in league

4650 W. Olympic Blvd.

The Los Angeles Romans suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Hawkins Hawks last Friday, 34-22. The Romans are now 5-3 while the unbeaten Hawks improve to 8-0. The Romans next face the Locke High School Saints at home on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The Saints are struggling at 1-7 on the season, are winless in league play and are being outscored by opponents 246-46. With a win this Friday and another against the 5-3 Dorsey Dons on Nov. 4, L.A. High can finish the season 7-3 and with a winning record in league play.

Loyola Cubs

(coach Marvin Sanders)

3-5 overall, 2-2 in league

1901 Venice Blvd.

The Loyola Cubs had a bye last week to nurse injuries and tighten formations on the practice field in preparation for a home game against the 3-5 Alemany Warriors this Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Alemany is coming off of two straight losses to Chaminade and to Bishop Amat 38-21 last Friday. Alemany struggled on defense allowing three touchdowns on the ground and two through the air. The Warriors’ vulnerabilities signal an opportunity for Cub running backs Patrick O’Reilly and Dakota Smith to have big games this Friday as the Loyola looks to finish the season at an even 5-5.