After a productive zero week scrimmage against Washington, the Palisades High football team kicks off the season Friday at Hollywood High. It will be the fourth year in a row that Palisades has opened the season against Hollywood. Palisades beat the Sheiks 28-6 at home last year, won 22-2 at Hollywood the year before (the Dolphins later had to forfeit the victory for using an ineligible player) and won 20-13 at Stadium by the Sea in 2006. Hollywood won its first game, 14-10, over Manual Arts and is led by quarterback Steven De Guzman, running back Sergio Sibrian and wide receivers Miguel Navarro and Bryan Silva. The Sheiks went 5-5 last season and finished third in the Southern League. “This is a very important game,” Palisades Coach Kelly Loftus said. “Not only does it set the tone for the season, but it’s one we really need to have. We have probably our toughest opponent [Santa Monica] the next week and I’d like for us to go into that game with confidence and momentum.” Kick-off for the junior varsity game is 4 p.m., followed by the varsity at 7 p.m. Directions to Hollywood High: Take PCH south to I-10 East. Exit off the La Brea Avenue North ramp. Merge onto S La Brea Ave. Turn right onto Edgewood Place. Turn slight left onto S Highland Ave. School is on the left at 1521 N Highland Ave. Estimated distance: 18 miles.
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