HS FOOT: ECR will be road dogs until turf is installed

El Camino Real has done an about-face and changed plans to play home games at Pierce College during construction on its home field, where artificial turf is being installed.

Instead, El Camino Real will play every game on the road until an Oct. 29 game against visiting Cleveland -- the target date for the field to be completed -- except for the opener Sept. 3 against Hart, which will be played at Birmingham High.

As a result, El Camino Real plays at Palisades and at Canoga Park instead of being the home team, as originally scheduled.

"The booster club isn't thrilled, but what are you going to do? Everyone has to make sacrifices," athletic director Vinnie Orlando said.

-- Gerry Gittelson