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A Charge To Keep
by Matt Heersema
Rio Hondo Prep Football is one of the best brands in Southern California and has a proud tradition that includes 17 CIF-SS Championships. Episodes air weekly with recaps and previews of games during the fall season. You will also occasionally find other RHP Athletics news and content right here throughout the year.
Episodes
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Ohana Kuleana Pono
Rio Hondo Prep improved to 6-2 on the season with a 38-14 Hawaiian themed Homecoming win over previously undefeated Viewpoint. The Kares responded swiftly to a Patriots team who came to Irwindale ready to play despite Rio's 13-0 all time record against them. Christian Lee and Matt Montez ran for...
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Homecoming- Viewpoint
Rio Hondo Prep (5-2) will host Viewpoint (7-0) for Homecoming in the Gold Coast League opener. It should be quite an evening for students, parents, alumni, and the children of Kare Youth League with a Hawaiian theme and a long halftime ceremony. The Kares are coming off a heartbreaking home loss...
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Knight Fight
Rio Hondo Prep suffered a 52-46 loss at the hands of The King's Academy Knights from Northern California in Week 6. The Kares fell to 5-2 on the season in a SoCal/NorCal shootout that was an instant classic and ended on a 60 yard Touchdown pass for the game's final play. The Rio running game ran...
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Week 6- The King's Academy
The first Friday in October features a time honored tradition of Northern California vs Southern California. The King's Academy Knights from Sunnyvale make the 360 mile south to Irwindale as they face the Rio Hondo Prep Kares. Both schools are renewing a matchup from a few years ago that both fan...
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When The Kares Go Marching
The Kares improved to 5-1 on the season with a 42-20 win on the road in Long Beach against St Anthony. Rio Hondo scored on their first five drives of the game as the defense recorded three takeaways on the night. The Saints did manage to put together some points in the 2nd Half but RHP was in...
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Week 5- St Anthony
Rio Hondo Prep will be on the road for the third time in four weeks as they travel to Long Beach to take on the St Anthony Saints. The Kares are looking to continue building momentum they've been steadily building week by week and are still pursuing a complete game of total football that they...
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Home Cookin
Rio Hondo Prep returned home after the past two weeks on the road. Kare Park in Irwindale was a welcome sight to see for Rio as many fans brought out their best Tailgate spreads to fuel up for the local SGV matchup with Rowland. The Kares defeated the Raiders 35-21 and improved to 4-1 at the...
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Week 4- Rowland
Rio Hondo Prep returns home after back to back difficult road trips. Kare Park in Irwindale will not only be the site for this week's clash with the Rowland Raiders, but it is also hosting KYL Night for all the children of Kare Youth League. Our special guest this week is Gregory Perez who is the...
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Munera Publica
Rio Hondo Prep traveled into South Central Los Angeles on Friday night and came away with a 27-7 win over the Marquez Gladiators. The Kares improved to 3-1 and seem to be heading in the right direction of constant improvement. Senior DL August Kellers had a monster night with 5 Sacks on Defense....
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Week 3- Marquez
Rio Hondo Prep will travel to Huntington Park to take on the Marquez Gladiators who were the LA City Section Division 1 Runners Up last season. The Kares are looking to bounce back from last week's loss and will have to do so on another tough road trip. It is vital that RHP gets their Offense…
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Duel In The Desert
Rio Hondo Prep made the long trip to Lancaster in Week 2 and suffered their first loss of the season. The Kares dropped a hard fought 32-21 contest to the host Quartz Hill Royals in a game that went back and forth until the final whistle. Although a lot went wrong for Rio, the ballgame had plenty...
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Week 2- Quartz Hill
Rio Hondo Prep takes their 2-0 record on the road this week up into the High Desert to take on the Quartz Hill Royals in Lancaster. Last year's game was very memorable as the Kares would come back twice in the 4th Quarter to ultimately win 28-21. Our guest on the show is 1975 Rio graduate David...
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Going The Distance
Rio Hondo Prep defeated the visiting Troy Warriors from Fullerton in a hard fought 7-0 battle where every play seemed to carry great significance. In a fight that went the full distance of rounds, the score cards of the judges could not have been closer. Rio went punch for punch with Troy in a…
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Week 1- Troy
Rio Hondo Prep hosts the Troy Warriors in their home opener at Kare Park on the last Friday of August. A high temperature is expected at game time and both teams are fueled up with anticipation for a rematch of the Division 5 Quarterfinal from last season. Our special guest is Troy Head Coach…
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Sincerity Clarity
Rio Hondo Prep opened their 2026 season with a convincing 35-0 victory on the road against Schurr High School. The Kares clearly meant business with their start to a new year and continue to carry the torch of high expectations. Matt Montez scored 3 Touchdowns and Josh Fairley made an…
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Week 0- Schurr
Rio Hondo Prep opens 2026 on the road in Montebello to take on Schurr High School. After 3 straight CIF Championships, the Kares have a massive target on their back, and the Spartans would like nothing better than to strike down the Champs in their first game. To help us kickoff the season…
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Warming Up
Rio Hondo Prep competed against Baldwin Park in a Preseason Scrimmage on Friday that prepared both teams for their Season Openers next week. There were plenty of good moments for RHP as well as much room for improvement in certain aspects. Head Coach Mark Carson makes his first weekly appearance…
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Scrimmage Week: Baldwin Park
The Kares will head over to Baldwin Park High School on Friday to compete against the Braves a week before the season officially kicks off. Both teams have very tough opponents in their openers and are looking to get some quality work in to see where they are at after a long summer of…
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Lee & Seto
As we continue our Senior Sons episodes this summer, we are joined by the proud parents of Christian Lee and Troy Seto. Their experiences have meant the world to them as their journey at Rio turns to the final chapter.
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Scott & Guzman
As we continue our Senior Sons episodes this summer, we are joined by the proud parents of Landon Scott and Isaac Guzman. One young man is the youngest of four and has the honor of cementing their last name among Rio lore. The other is the oldest of four and just beginning to write their family's...
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Home Of The Braves
Jason Negro has been the Head Coach at St John Bosco in Bellflower since 2010. As a proud alum from 1991, he has led the Braves to 4 CIF Southern Section championships, 4 California State titles, and was voted National Champions 3 times. Coach Negro serves on the CIF-SS Football Coaches Advisory...
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Har & Harrington
As we continue our Senior Sons episodes this summer, we are joined by the proud parents of Elias Har as well as the mother of twin brothers Nick and Dorian Harrington. Both families express their heartfelt gratitude for the constant supportive spirit that never ceases at Rio Hondo Prep.
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Rodriguez & Delgadillo
As we begin our Senior Sons episodes this summer, we are joined by the proud parents of Julian Rodriguez and Aiden Delgadillo to reflect on their experience at Rio Hondo Prep.
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Pursuing Victory With Honor
Mike West has been the Commissioner of the CIF Southern Section since 2023. His road to overseeing the largest governing body of high school athletics in California has included stops as both an Athletic Trainer and Principal at many institutions. Commissioner West offers his insight into the...
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Duty Calls
Gary Lunney was a beloved football coach and music teacher at Rio Hondo Prep for over 40 years. He was a genius as the Defensive Coordinator on the gridiron. Mr Lunney was also an amazing vocalist and talented artist with the paintbrush. His legacy continues down at Rio to this day with many…
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Prime Time Matchups
A Top 10 list of the most significant matchups in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention. We also look ahead to 10 opponents that we would love to see the Kares play in the future.
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Legendary Moments
A Top 10 list of the best plays in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention.
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Big Games
A Top 10 list of the best games in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention.
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Call To Arms
As another school year has concluded with the 2026 Graduation, we officially turn to the upcoming 2026 Football Season and a full summer of weekly episodes to get us ready for the best time of the year. The last 3 seasons have seen the Kares win Southern Section Championships and grown the…
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Championship Goals
Rio Hondo Prep is playing in their first ever CIF Southern Section Soccer Final. The Kares hung their 17th Football banner in the Stivers Center just 2 months ago. Many players from that team have transitioned from shoulder pads to shin guards and are on the doorstep of making history for RHP.…
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The Never Ending Story
Rio Hondo Prep fell 35-10 in the Division 2A State Championship to Sonora in a highly anticipated matchup of undefeated teams. The Kares did not get their story book ending, but ultimately it's the many memorable chapters they've written on this journey that will stand the test of time. The...
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California Dreamin: Rio Hondo vs Sonora
Both Rio Hondo Prep and Sonora are making a return to the State Championship Game this Saturday at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Last season the Wildcats raised the Division 4A Crown while the Kares lost on the final play of the game in the Division 3A Overtime thriller. Both teams are...
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On The Doorstep
Rio Hondo Prep was victorious in another Regional down in San Diego with a 26-21 win over a feisty Santa Fe Christian team that pushed the Kares to be there best when it was required. Christian Lee had four Touchdowns and the Rio Defense cause two turnovers that were the difference in the game....
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Regional Weigh In: Santa Fe Christian Eagles
The Rio Hondo Prep Kares are making their 4th Regional appearance in school history. Their first time was back in 2012 and that also happened to be against Santa Fe Christian down in San Diego. The Eagles defeated one of Rio's greatest ever teams that night 13 years ago. We have two great guests…
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Our Finest Hour
Rio Hondo Prep won their third consecutive CIF-SS Title and 17th overall with an impressive 29-7 road victory over Redondo Union. The Kares not only won the Division 5 Bracket which was their highest ever level of play, but they defeated every opponent in a convincing fashion that continues to...
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CIF Finals Weigh In: Redondo Union Seahawks
Rio Hondo Prep is playing in its 24th CIF Southern Section Championship Game this Saturday night at Redondo Union High School. The Kares are chasing their 17th Title in school history and will be taking on a very talented Seahawk team that might be the 16th seed in the Division 5 bracket but are...
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Total Football
The Rio Hondo Prep Kares solidified themselves as a premier program in the San Gabriel Valley with a 35-6 victory over La Serna in the Division 5 Semifinals. The Kares played with nearly flawless execution on both sides of the ball at West Covina HS on Friday night and delivered another eye…
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Semifinal Weigh In: La Serna Lancers
The San Gabriel Valley has seen its fair share of incredible matchups during the Postseason over the years, but nothing can quite compare to what we will see at Covina District Field on Friday night as the La Serna Lancers (9-3) take on the Rio Hondo Prep Kares (12-0) in the CIF-SS Division 5...
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Soaking It Up
Rio Hondo Prep improved to 12-0 with a dominating shutout win over the Troy Warriors in the Division 5 Quarterfinals. Throughout a steady downpour of rain at Arroyo High School in El Monte, the Kares came out on fire and never looked back. Noah Penunuri ran wild early and often while scoring all…
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Quarterfinal Weigh In: Troy Warriors
Rio Hondo Prep (11-0) will host the Troy Warriors (10-1) in the Quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 Playoffs. The game will be played at Arroyo High School in El Monte and heavy rain is expected to fall. The Kares have one of the best rushing attacks in Southern California, but...
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Whatever It Takes
Rio Hondo Prep trailed by two scores early on against the Thousand Oaks Lancers in the 1st Round of the Division 5 Playoffs. However, the Kares played with passion and poise to complete an impressive come from behind victory by outscoring the home team 43-13 the remainder of the contest. Rio…
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1st Round Weigh In: Thousand Oaks Lancers
Rio Hondo Prep will make history on Friday night as they take the field in the highest division they've ever participated in for the CIF Southern Section Playoffs. The 16 time Champions will be competing in Division 5 this November as they try to defend their back to back Titles from 2023 in D9…
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Playoff Selection Special
Rio Hondo Prep (10-0) was officially placed in Division 5 of the Southern Section Playoffs and will travel to Thousand Oaks (8-2) in the 1st Round this Friday night. The Kares have the longest road trip in their Bracket but are no strangers to traveling to big away games in the Postseason. The…
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Week 10 Weigh In: Santee Falcons
In the regular season finale this Thursday night, Rio Hondo Prep will defend their undefeated record and their home turf against the 6-3 Santee Falcons from the CIF LA City Section. The Senior Class will be honored in a very special pregame ceremony that will acknowledge one of the most iconic 4...
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Making Great Memories
Rio Hondo Prep improved to 9-0 and won their second consecutive Gold Coast League Title with a resounding victory over the Brentwood Eagles at Sofi Stadium on Saturday night. The Kares brought their A-game to Inglewood and were impressive under the bright lights of the best stadium in the NFL.…
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Week 9 Weigh In: Brentwood Eagles
Rio Hondo Prep has embraced many challenges over the years and in doing so has created countless memories along the way. Although they played in Northern California last year and Texas this season, the Kares will be under the brightest lights in Tinseltown when they take on their rivals the...
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The View From Here
Rio Hondo Prep improved to 8-0 after a 41-10 victory over the Viewpoint Patriots in Week 8. The Kares looked fresh after their Bye Week but did have some uncharacteristic hiccups along the way. Noah Penunuri scored twice and gained more ground toward two big Rio records. Nathaniel Shine had two...
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Week 8 Weigh In: Viewpoint Patriots
After a well earned Bye Week, Rio Hondo Prep takes their 7-0 record to Simi Valley High School this Friday night as they take on the 7-0 Viewpoint Patriots. The Gold Coast League opener features two undefeated teams that are on a collision course where someone's perfect record will fall in Week…
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Relentless Exceptionalism
Rio Hondo Prep will leave the great State of Texas with a 7-0 record after defeating defending back to back State Champion First Baptist Academy 49-28. Noah Penunuri ran wild for 261 yards and 5 Touchdowns while the Kares rushed for 465 yards as a team. Rio Hondo Prep represented themselves well…
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Week 6 Weigh In: First Baptist Academy Saints
Rio Hondo Prep (6-0) has never traveled out of state to play a football game. In Week 6 the Kares will be under the Friday Night Lights of Dallas, Texas to take on First Baptist Academy (4-1) in front of their Homecoming crowd. The Saints are defending back to back State Champions in Division 4…
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Rio Hondo Prep Football is one of the best brands in Southern California and has a proud tradition that includes 17 CIF-SS Championships. Episodes air weekly with recaps and previews of games during the fall season. You will also occasionally find other RHP Athletics news and content right here throughout the year.
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