The collective cheers and groans emanating from Southern California are the result of today’s biggest NFL news.

The Chargers announced their intentions to relocate the team after a lengthy attempt to try and build a new stadium in San Diego. The city of Los Angeles, which spent over two decades without a single NFL franchise, will now have a second team relocate to the city in less than a full year.

It is great news for the second largest metropolitan area in the United States, especially for the high school athletic programs in the local area. The Rams made a concerted effort to integrate with the community since announcing their move last Jan. 15.

Local high school coaches, including Narboone (Harbor City, Calif.) head coach Manuel Douglas, have already witnessed the effect first hand.

“I have to give the Rams credit,” Douglas said. “They’ve acknowledged they’re part of the L.A. community and have jumped in with both feet.”

NFL franchises have a strong track record of giving back to the local community and the Rams are no exception. Just this past July, the Rams replaced the football equipment for the Cleveland High School football team, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Reseda, when the team’s funds for new equipment were stolen. Acting quickly, the Rams responded by sending defensive end Robert Quinn to the school to present them with a check to cover the costs.

“I love giving back to the community…It’s what I’m about, and what the Rams are all about,” said Quinn.

The move by the Chargers means that Los Angeles now has a second team and many hope that it will be a boon for local high school football. If history is any indication, the Chargers will be very generous. Since its inception in 2000, Chargers Champions has donated more than $5 million through 125 grants to the local San Diego County schools. Moreover, Chargers Champions is only one branch, albeit the largest, of the Chargers Community Foundation.

It is a brand new day in Southern California as high school football programs throughout Los Angeles woke up this morning with a second new ally