East LA Classic: High school rivals Garfield and Roosevelt face off for 88th year
Roosevelt vs. Garfield 2022. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - One of the most heated rivalries in California high school sports lives on.
Theodore Roosevelt and James A. Garfield high school football teams faced off in the 88th East LA Classic.
Each year, the event draws in about 25,000 spectators including students, teachers, alumni, and celebrities. This year, the hype surrounding the heated rivalry was no different.
Garfield ultimately beat Roosevelt 49-16 at Weingart Stadium at East LA College in Monterey Park. With the win, the Bulldogs' record improved to 9-1 while the Rough Riders' season W-L dropped to 4-6.
Last season, the game was held at the Coliseum and even included a halftime performance by the Black Eyed Peas.
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The game between the Rough Riders and Bulldogs is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Weingart Stadium at East LA College in Monterey Park.