They get started earlier and earlier … Charter Oak football coach Lou Farrar announced this week that his program will host an eight-team passing tournament on May 18, that includes local powers Monrovia, La Habra and Chino Hills in addition to the Chargers.

The rest of the field is South Hills, Diamond Ranch, Rosemead and Glendora.

Each team will be guaranteed four games and there will be an elimination round toward the end of the day to determine a champion.

Aram’s take: It beats the hell out of spring practice. Only thing that concerns me is baseball guys not being available, but so be it. This will offer an early look into what these top area teams are working with heading into the summer circuit.