The starting time for La Jolla's Western League opener in football at Mission Bay Oct. 9 was moved back to 5:30 p.m. to avoid another snafu with the stadium lights. When the Vikings played West Hills in Mission Bay's new stadium Sept. 18, the lights shut off promptly at 9 p.m. There was 1:29 remaining on the scoreboard clock, with La Jolla trailing the Wolfpack, 42-22. Officials had to call the game, because the stadium lights were set on a timer and cannot be on later than a certain hour in deference to the surrounding residential neighborhood...Imagine if the game were close and the result had an impact on the standings or CIF playoffs positioning. A potential fiasco...This time, in the Oct. 9 game, the contest ended at about 8:20 p.m.--well before the 9 p.m. shutoff...At Edwards Stadium at LJHS, the foundation for the new press box is formed up and poured. It is visible through the slats in the fence on the north end of the field, and through the fence on the east side.
Copyright 2015 Ed Piper
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