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 to get us ready for the anticipated rematch. Scott Wideman was the Quarterback of the 1977 CIF Champs and shares plenty of memories from Rio Hondo over the years on the gridiron. We are also joined by Robert Morales who started a documentary about RHP Football back in 2012 and is currently collecting content to complete a film that is sure to continue the never ending story of the most special football program in Southern California.

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 leave the skeptics scratching their heads for answers. The RHP Faithful was out in full force on Saturday night and the greatest alumni fanbase in the SGV couldn't be more proud to be a Kare during this historic run. Head Coach Mark Carson recaps the huge night for his football program and how they continue to proudly carry the torch of playing the Rio way. We also have Senior TE/LB Rainn Pollock and Junior WR/LB Aiden Delgadillo on for the player portion of the podcast.

Rio Hondo Prep (14-0) will travel to San Diego County and take on Santa Fe Christian (13-0) at Carlsbad High School for the CIF Division 2-A Regional this Saturday at 6:00pm.

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 hands down the toughest team RHP has ever faced in the Playoffs. We have two great guests this Thanksgiving that are sure to get you hungry for more in the South Bay this weekend. Torrance Head Coach Ray Carter faced Redondo Union twice this season and will break down why they are such a challenging opponent. Additionally, we have 1977 CIF Champion Craig Clingman on the show to take us back to the early days of Rio Hondo Prep Football.

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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 opening statement win for fans across Southern California. Rio Hondo advanced to their 24th Southern Section Final in school history and will be pursuing their 17th Title. Head Coach Mark Carson talks about the big win and how RHP Football has officially made a name for itself. We are also joined by Senior RB/DE Nathaniel Shine and Junior QB/DB Isaac Guzman who share their excitement to be part of another magical playoff run by Rio Hondo Prep.

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 Semifinals. Many have wanted to see these two juggernauts square off after their recent successful runs and they will do so this week with a third straight trip to the Finals on the line for both programs. Schurr Head Coach Austin Montoya returns to the show to help us break down the big SGV showdown as his Spartans faced off against both teams the first two weeks of the season. Additionally, Azusa Pacific University Head Coach AJ Parnell stops by in the 2nd half to talk about bringing back APU Cougar Football after a six year hiatus and how he will build back their Christ centered tradition on the Gridiron.

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 4 Touchdowns for Rio. Head Coach Mark Carson recaps the huge 28-0 win for his program and shares his excitement for a 3rd consecutive trip to the Semifinals. We are also joined by Senior OL/DL Elijah Gavia and Senior WR/DB Jace Frary who each reflect on just how special the experience has been playing football at Rio Hondo Prep. The Kares host La Serna next Friday in what is arguably the biggest game in San Gabriel Valley history.

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 their 2nd Round opponent loves to run the football as well. Whoever can make a stand and stop the run best in this trench warfare type of fight will advance to the Semifinals. Tony Moskal is our guest this week. He has spent most of his career in teaching and coaching but has become one of the most inciteful broadcasters in high school football. Moskal is the Color Analyst for the Game of the Week across the Spectrum Sport Networks and pulls no punches when it comes to breaking down the poetry in motion that we hold so dear under those Friday Night Lights.

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 Hondo played relentless on defense and with superb execution on offense for a 50-34 win at the highest level they've ever competed in for the Postseason. Head Coach Mark Carson makes his weekly appearance to recap the historic comeback for his program. We are also joined by Junior RB/LB Christian Lee and Junior WR/DB Elias Har who each scored Touchdowns in Rio's big opening statement.

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 and 2024 in D7. The Kares will travel to Thousand Oaks and take on the 8-2 Lancers who are full of college bound athletes. After countless uphill battles in the Postseason the past two years, Rio Hondo is poised for another challenge of a lifetime. Our featured guest is Aram Tolegian who has been covering High School Football for over 20 years and knows the teams in the San Gabriel Valley better than anyone. We discuss Rio's steady ascent into being one of the elites in the SGV and the perception from those who aren't affiliated with the program. Additionally, Senior London Sayegh makes a quick special appearance on the show after she recently modeled a book report in Literature class as a satire of the Charge To Keep podcast. The 2025 Kares have accepted their dangerous mission for the Division 5 Playoffs. As they figuratively take off from their aircraft carrier this Friday night, we wish them Godspeed.

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 Road Warriors and their loyal fans wouldn't have it any other way. Head Coach Mark Carson reacts to the release of the matchups in real time and shares his team's excitement for another memorable opportunity. We are also joined by Seniors Diego Raygoza and Brayden Vinton on what playing for RHP has meant to them during this incredible journey the past few seasons.