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(East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights) [From The Editor’s Desk]: Greetings & Saludos to All of our viewers, especially our Roosevelt and Garfield followers, their student bodies, alumni groups, faculties, and all three teams (Varsity Boys & Girls, and Junior Varsity) which are scheduled to play in the first-ever “East L.A. Classic” to be held at SoFi Stadium on Friday, October 25th.

The match-up will be the 89th Edition of the “Classic” Boys Varsity, while it will mark the Girls’ second time to compete in the biggest high school football rivalry game west of the Mississippi River.

In this most unique edition of the Classic, the Los Angeles Rams will play an integral role in presenting it in conjunction with the L.A. Bowl, hosted by Gronk. We are glad to report that both of the schools’ Varsity football teams, the Boys’ Varsity Tackle, and the Girls’ Varsity Flag Football, will be competing in their Eastern League battles to finish their respective schedules while hoping to make the Los Angeles City Section’s (LACS) playoffs. The Junior Varsity (JV)  game which will kick-off at 3:30 PM, has been added to complete the inclusion of all three teams and will be the first game played on game day. 

The final piece of the Classic along with its most festive nad unique half-time activities, will be the inclusion of Will.I.Am and the Black-Eyed Peas once again taking and making the time to perform at halftime, just as they did at the Coliseum in 2022, when the record crowd of 40,000 fans filled the seats to watch the game and the world-famous music group’s performance.

We’ve attached the Press Release (just below) that was issued by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) early last month. Tickets are now on sale by going to the online ticket-selling entity, Ticketmaster.

SoFi Stadium To Host The 89th Annual East L.A. Classic
Presented by LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk
and Los Angeles Rams

September, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA ) – Los Angeles Unified is thrilled to announce the 89th Annual “East L.A. Classic” at SoFi Stadium, presented by LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk and the Los Angeles Rams. The much anticipated Friday Night Lights football game between Theodore Roosevelt High School versus James A. Garfield High School will take place on October 25, 2024.

Since 1925, this match-up has been one of the most highly acclaimed and attended high school football games west of the Mississippi River. The “East L.A. Classic” serves as the homecoming game for both high schools. The Mighty Rough Riders and Bulldogs will vie for the perpetual trophy and yearlong bragging rights.

“We are excited to announce that one of Los Angeles Unified’s most iconic matchups will debut at SoFi Stadium this year,” Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said. “For 89 years, the East L.A. Classic has been a cornerstone of unity; bringing alumni, employees, students, and community members to the game. There is a palpable excitement in the air as we eagerly await to see who will claim the trophy and earn bragging rights this school year. Go teams!”

“We are thrilled to see this iconic football showdown kick-off in a stadium that is as grandiose as the school rivalry itself,” Board Member Dr. Rocío Rivas said. “These games exemplify the values of tradition, teamwork, and friendly competition, and having the East L.A. Classic at SoFi Stadium will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the teams, their fans, and our school communities.”

“LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the community,” Adolfo Romero, Executive Director for L.A. Bowl Hosted By Gronk said. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the culture surrounding the historic East L.A. Classic while highlighting the local athletes of James A. Garfield High School and Theodore Roosevelt High School in our world-class stadium.”

For a second year in a row, both schools’ Girls Flag Football teams will compete before the East L.A. Classic kick-off. Last year, in an epic battle, the Rough Riders triumphed in the first-ever Girls’ Flag Football game, clinching a historic (12-6) overtime victory.

(Image Credit): East L.A. Sports Scene Productions

“The Los Angeles Rams are grateful to be a part of bringing the historic East LA Classic matchup to SoFi Stadium,” said Los Angeles Rams senior director of social justice and football development Johnathan Franklin. “As an alumnus of LAUSD, I’m thrilled to see the Classic grow as we invite high school athletes to play on the same field as professionals. We’re excited to include girls’ flag football as we continue to grow the legacy of one of the most iconic high school games in the nation.”

(Photo Credit) The Los Angeles Rams

“In 2022, over 30,000 fans enjoyed a thrilling game and a spectacular halftime show at the Los Angeles Coliseum,” Theodore Roosevelt High School Principal Ben Gertner said. “Now this huge rivalry game is heading to SoFi Stadium, one of the premier sporting venues in the world, and we are highlighting our newest competition, Flag Football. Buy your tickets in advance and get to the game early to see the Flag Football Classic at 6:00 p.m. Whether you never miss a Classic or have never been, you are not going to want to miss this celebration of culture and tradition!”

“The storied tradition of the Classic will have a new historic chapter for 2024,” Math, Science, and Technology Magnet at Theodore Roosevelt High School Principal Patricia Hanson said. “I am already so proud of our Cheer, Drill, Marching Band, Mariachi, and Leadership students for their work showing school and community pride. The Rough Rider athleticism, innovation, unity, and talent of our mighty Flag Football and Football teams will be on full display on October 25th. SoFi Stadium hosting the Super Bowl in 2022 was just the warm-up to the Classic. Don’t miss out. Get those tickets early and we’ll see you there.”

“I am looking forward to seeing East Los Angeles under one roof, battling for bragging rights,” James A. Garfield High School Principal Regina Martinez Marquez said. “What makes this game special is watching Girls Flag show the world what an adrenaline rush it is to watch them play.”

This year’s match promises to be one of the most exciting games of the season for Los Angeles Unified.
● Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster.com.
● Students will have the opportunity to purchase tickets at their respective schools for a discounted price.

[LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk]

The LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif. SoFi Stadium is the centerpiece of Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre mixed-use development owned, developed and operated by Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. Owned and operated by Hollywood Park, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus a former Pac-12 team, after the CFP selection. In addition to the matchup, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans, and locals in the week leading up to the game, as well as year-round activities that engage the local community. For more information about LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk, including ticketing, go to LABowlGame.com  and visit @LABowlGame on X, Instagram and Facebook, Instagram and Facebook.

[About Los Angeles Rams]
The Los Angeles Rams – Los Angeles’ original professional sports team and Super Bowl LVI Champions – stand as one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League and since its founding in 1937, have garnered four World Championships and sent 30 of its members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a professional sports team, the organization is committed to be a valuable civic partner and serving the greater Los Angeles area 365 days a year. The Rams play their home games at SoFi Stadium, which is located at Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, CA.