A Charge To Keep

Mike West has been the Commissioner of the CIF Southern Section since 2023. His road to overseeing the largest governing body of high school athletics in California has included stops as both an Athletic Trainer and Principal at many institutions. Commissioner West offers his insight into the operating procedures of the many different sports in SoCal. We also discuss how Rio Hondo Prep continues t...

Gary Lunney was a beloved football coach and music teacher at Rio Hondo Prep for over 40 years. He was a genius as the Defensive Coordinator on the gridiron. Mr Lunney was also an amazing vocalist and talented artist with the paintbrush. His legacy continues down at Rio to this day with many family members who still work at the school. Before he lived alife of service at RHP, Gary Lunney was draft...

A Top 10 list of the most significant matchups in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention. We also look ahead to 10 opponents that we would love to see the Kares play in the future.

A Top 10 list of the best plays in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention.

A Top 10 list of the best games in the past 5 years of Rio Hondo Prep Football with an additional 5 that barely missed the cut as Honorable Mention.

Rio Hondo Prep was victorious in another Regional down in San Diego with a 26-21 win over a feisty Santa Fe Christian team that pushed the Kares to be there best when it was required. Christian Lee had four Touchdowns and the Rio Defense cause two turnovers that were the difference in the game. Head Coach Mark Carson joins us to share his thoughts on his team returning to a second consecutive Stat...

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...

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 Thanksgi...

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...

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 an...

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 ex...

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 leve...

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 t...

In the regular season finale this Thursday night, Rio Hondo Prep will defend their undefeated record and their home turf against the 6-3 Santee Falcons from the CIF LA City Section. The Senior Class will be honored in a very special pregame ceremony that will acknowledge one of the most iconic 4 year runs in the history of the program. Be sure to get to Kare Park a little early this week to pay tr...

Rio Hondo Prep improved to 9-0 and won their second consecutive Gold Coast League Title with a resounding victory over the Brentwood Eagles at Sofi Stadium on Saturday night. The Kares brought their A-game to Inglewood and were impressive under the bright lights of the best stadium in the NFL. Head Coach Mark Carson recaps the unbelievable experience for his team and the community that loves them....

Rio Hondo Prep has embraced many challenges over the years and in doing so has created countless memories along the way. Although they played in Northern California last year and Texas this season, the Kares will be under the brightest lights in Tinseltown when they take on their rivals the Brentwood Eagles in Sofi Stadium this Saturday night at 4:30pm. The winner will be awarded as an automatic q...

Rio Hondo Prep improved to 8-0 after a 41-10 victory over the Viewpoint Patriots in Week 8. The Kares looked fresh after their Bye Week but did have some uncharacteristic hiccups along the way. Noah Penunuri scored twice and gained more ground toward two big Rio records. Nathaniel Shine had two powerful Touchdown runs and two Sacks on Defense. Calogero Chico took an Interception 67 yards to the Ho...

After a well earned Bye Week, Rio Hondo Prep takes their 7-0 record to Simi Valley High School this Friday night as they take on the 7-0 Viewpoint Patriots. The Gold Coast League opener features two undefeated teams that are on a collision course where someone's perfect record will fall in Week 8. Our guest this week is LA City Firefighter Isaac Holguin who won 2 Football Championships at RHP...

Rio Hondo Prep will leave the great State of Texas with a 7-0 record after defeating defending back to back State Champion First Baptist Academy 49-28. Noah Penunuri ran wild for 261 yards and 5 Touchdowns while the Kares rushed for 465 yards as a team. Rio Hondo Prep represented themselves well on the field under the Friday Night Lights of the Lone Star State, but it was the overwhelming support...

Rio Hondo Prep (6-0) has never traveled out of state to play a football game. In Week 6 the Kares will be under the Friday Night Lights of Dallas, Texas to take on First Baptist Academy (4-1) in front of their Homecoming crowd. The Saints are defending back to back State Champions in Division 4 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). Our special guest this week is FBA He...

Rio Hondo Prep defeated St Anthony 52-17 on Homecoming and improved to 6-0. The Kares seem to be playing their best football as the weather changes while they make the transition into another chapter of the promising season. There is no telling what this team can accomplish if they continue their consistent climb to greatness. Head Coach Mark Carson recaps another memorable night at Kare Park and...

It's time for Homecoming at Rio Hondo Prep as the Kares host the St Anthony Saints from Long Beach in Week 5. Although both teams have had very different seasons so far, you can toss out the records and expect a competitive contest under the brightest of lights this Friday night. Our guest this week is 1991 Rio alum David Joe who was a fierce Linebacker for the 1990 CIF Champions. He has been...

Rio Hondo Prep improved to 5-0 with an intense and physical 36-7 win over Bellflower High School at Ron Yary Stadium. The Kares led 36-0 at Halftime and came away without any additional injuries at the midpoint of the Regular Season. Despite some early energy from the host Buccaneers, Rio took control of the game early and really delivered a true statement win on the road. Head Coach Mark Carson b...

Rio Hondo Prep is 4-0 and will officially be at the halfway point of the regular season after traveling to Bellflower High School this Friday night. The host Buccaneers are 3-0 and would like nothing better than to avenge last season's blowout loss to the Kares. Our guest is 1982 CIF Champion Scot Moore who was one of Rio Hondo's greatest Running Backs in its illustrious history. Mr Moore was a lo...

Rio Hondo Prep improved to a 4-0 record with a 49-20 win over the Marquez Gladiators. Head Coach Mark Carson was back on the sidelines this week, and the Kares seemed to have really found their rhythm offensively. We will hear from HCMC for his weekly recap of the game and his excitement for the steady progress of his team. Senior WR/DB Tyler Dang checks in on the pod after scoring 3 Touchdowns fo...