HS FOOT: Here are some local notes

A fight broke out on the field Friday afternoon in a eight-man game between L.A. Lutheran and host Westmark, and four players were ejected, including three from L.A. Lutheran. ...

On Granada Hills' opening drive Friday in an eventual 17-13 victory over visiting Birmingham, the Highlanders orchestrated a scoring drive for the ages, running an incredible 27 plays while gobbling up 16 minutes, 32 seconds before Jonathan Powell scored on a 1-yard run. ....

Valencia running back Steven Manfro had another big night in a 49-17 win over Golden Valley. He carried seven times for 143 yards and two touchdowns, including a 68-yarder, and he also scored on a 72-yard pass reception. In nine games, Manfro has rushed for 1,760 yards on 136 carries - an average of 12.9 yards per carry - and he has 31 receptions for 705 yards and eight touchdowns. Overall, the 5-11, 180-pound senior has 35 touchdowns, two on kick returns. ...

After losing its first six games by an average of more than three touchdowns, North Hollywood has won two in row, including a 27-17 comeback victory at Verdugo Hills, as Ulysses Ruiz rushed for 123 yards on 23 carries, including a late 15-yard touchdown that put the Huskies up for good.