HS FOOT: Youth movement at Montclair Prep

Once among the San Fernando Valley's winningest programs before switching to eight-man football the past three seasons because of dwindling participation, Montclair Prep of Panorama City is not exactly celebrating its return to 11-man, as the Mounties (0-3) have lost by average of more than 18 points.

"We're really like a JV team playing a varsity schedule," coach George Giannini said.

But Montclair Prep does have youth on its side, as several freshmen are making important contributions, including running back Terrell Newby, quarterback Fabian Alomar and receiver Elijah Dunston. Last week, Newby rushed for 159 yards and 22 carries, and Alomar passed for 125 yards, including three touchdowns to Dunston, who has four touchdowns on the season.

-- Gerry Gittelson