The Crucible of Kare Combat

The Rio Hondo Prep Kares are headed back to the CIF Southern Section Finals. Rio defeated the West Torrance Warriors 42-21 in front of a capacity crowd at Kare Park in Irwindale after six consecutive Playoff Games on the road dating back to last season. The Kares played with a violent passion and deadly execution that can only be described as "Rio Hondo Football." Head Coach Mark Carson discusses the iconic win that will send his team to their 22nd Championship Game in the school's history as they pursue a 16th Banner. Junior RB/DE Nathaniel Shine makes a return to the show from his previous appearance after last year's Semifinal to share how he and his teammates are locked in with laser focus. Rio Hondo Prep has one of the smallest enrollments around but the presence of the alumni from various decades is something unmatched by any other program, and it will be needed again next week with a continued Championship Effort.