Chargers win league title

The torrential rains were gone and the sun came out to shine on the Edison High boys’ soccer team. With a 1-0 victory over Fountain Valley on Feb. 10, Edison (19-4-2, 9-1) claimed the Sunset League championship.

Beating all odds with tremendous team play throughout this year’s campaign, the Edison boys again showed their character with a strong team performance in a hard-earned victory over cross-town rival Fountain Valley. After being held scoreless during the first half, Edison came on strong the second half with captain Adam Black making strong runs up the right flank causing chaos in the Fountain Valley defense. Edison continuously pressured the Barons, keeping play on their half of the field for most of the second half.

Midfielder Kyle Ball finally put the game away with five minutes to go. Tyler Smith’s long throw-in into the box caused some confusion in the defense and Ball tapped the ball in for the winning goal.

Edison plays Long Beach Jordan in the CIF opener at 5 p.m. today at Edison High.

 Also in Division I, Huntington Beach High goes on the road today in the opening round against Long Beach Wilson, the No. 2 team from the Moore League. The Oilers finished No. 3 in the Sea View League. The Oilers could play Trinity League champion JSerra on Tuesday if they win today.

Los Amigos, the Garden Grove League champion, hosts Pioneer Valley in a Division V first-round game today. The winner plays either La Cañada or Perris.

— Matt Szabo