
James Escarcega πππβΎοΈπ₯ π€Όπ€½π½ββοΈππΌββοΈππ»β½οΈ
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Publisher: SGV/Whittier HS Sports Zone, Former HS coach at Crespi/So.Hills/Schurr HS. CIF State Media Advisory Member, HS Bracketologist
Joined March 2009
Here is what every area baseball insider has been waiting for. Our long awaited All-Area Underclass team for baseball. 39 players, one team. No area list has the proprietary information like this does. The best of the best from a writer who went to more baseball games than
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"It isn't about the quality of the job, it's about the quality of the job you do." High School seniors in athletics or not, should take two minutes and listen to this extraordinary clip from Pete Carroll recently. It could make the difference in your life. @CoachLok
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Interesting question posted by @latbbolch during Mick Cronin presser yesterday, "Why can't the AAU system be fixed?" Here is his answer. Sure would like to get the thoughts of @RonMFlores @Trigonis30 @MattyK31 @FrankieBur @Devin_Ugland @JoelFranHoops @LACourtReport and others.
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Great picture of South Hills HS grad & recent LA Dodger signee @JacobAmaya3 and his grandfather who played in minors for Dodgers in 1955-56.
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When the @LAKings won the Stanley Cup in 2014, they brought the Stanley Cup to the broadcast booth at Dodger Stadium for Vin Scully to view. As was the case, Scully proved to be a great storyteller. @TurnerSportsEJ @richeisen @DRFPrivman
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BEST FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEO: At half of Glendora vs Bonita game, Chic-Fil-A held a kicking competition. This talented student from Glendora won a gift card, went to press box and gave it to Bonita coach John Langilotti, who is battling cancer. Impressive! @SGVNSports @latsondheimer
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BREAKING NEWS: @CIFState Executive Director Ron Nocetti announces that Executive Council has adopted legislation that if a fan assaults a game official, that fan will be banned from attending further high school sporting events in the state of California. @CIFNocetti
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You've asked for it and here it is. The final interview between the late Dick Enberg and the late Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium. Sit back and enjoy. @BillPlaschke @richeisen @Ryan_Kartje @BillShaikin @billplunkettocr @Jim_Alexander
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It simply doesn't get better than this. Vin Scully, Chick Hearn and Bob Miller in the epic roundtable interview with current Lakers Play by Play announcer Bill McDonald back in 2000. All three are in the Hall of Fame. @Dodgers @Lakers @LAKings @richeisen
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Not only was Vin Scully there in the great times, but he was also there in the tough times. Here he was breaking the news of the death of the great John Wooden on June 4, 2010 during a Dodgers game. @latbbolch @AdamGrosbard @latsondheimer
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Ill confess. I cried when I got this video. Former Crespi Celt Michael Salerno getting the upgrade from walk-on to scholarship status. From where he started six years ago, speechless. Congratulations @msalerno30! Very proud! @latsondheimer @Tarek_Fattal
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This might be the best video youβll see today. Cal High softball coach Jason Ramirez, who is battling ALS, puts the zero on the sign to signify an undefeated league season for Cal HS. @CalHi_Softball @CalHiSports @LanceSmithTPC @HaroldAbend @latsondheimer
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BREAKING NEWS: Former Bonita football coach John Langilotti has lost his battle with cancer and passed away this evening. Langilotti was the strength and conditioning coach at Bonita and also coached the linebackers and was a security guard. @SGVNSports.
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St Francis takes the field without a QB in honor of Jim Bonds. @SGVNSports @Tarek_Fattal @latsondheimer
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Attention area football programs (and yes Charter Oak I'm talking to you) this is how you make a football entrance. @SGVNSports
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St Paul coach Rick Zepeda after the win over Culver City. @SGVNSports
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BREAKING NEWS: It's official! Girls Flag Football is a officially sanctioned sport as the CIF State Federated Council voted 146-0 in the affirmative. Season will officially start in the fall of 2023. @CalHiSports @DarrenSabedra @SacBee_JoeD.
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I rarely like to post personal stuff, but today my mother Christine and my father Dave celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary Mom and Dad - Love you to the Moon and back!!!!
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This morning, after living the American Dream for a remarkable 104 years, my grandmother Caroline Gomez joined her fellow angels in heaven. This was her front and center on Thanksgiving 2013. RIP Gramms and thanks for everything!
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Bishop Amat football just dropped this video of Kory Minorβs first meeting with his team. Needless to say, heβs excited. @tspeterson40 @chriscfore @HSFBamerica @latsondheimer @mikehuntley63
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Four months in. progress! #roadto200
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As many of you may know, I live in Monterey Park and I'm happy to report that my family and I are doing just fine. But this shooting will forever change the city of Monterey Park. We extend our condolences to those affected by the shooting. Rough morning!.
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Just had a outstanding conversation with St. Francis HC Jim Bonds. Per our wishes, a lot of what we talked about will not make print, but he is doing very well - looks like he'll make opening night at Mira Costa on Aug. 24th. Be assured your prayers are working!! @SGVNSports.
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After covering 40 games live and 41 different teams from La Verne to La Habra to La Canadaβ¦ this is the end of the road for me with basketballβ¦ weβll still do the roundups but itβs time to transition hard to baseball\softball\track. Thank you for making 2022-23 the best! π
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1980 Rose Bowl. Sit back and enjoy the greatness that is the late Charles White. Oh, and fullback on this series was another decent running back, his name - Marcus Allen. @Ryan_Kartje @AdamGrosbard @BruceFeldmanCFB #RIPCharlesWhite @latsondheimer
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Super Bowl Champion, National Champion and now CIFSS Championβ¦ Mr. Rocky Seto. To know him is to love him and I canβt tell you how much he has impacted people like myself. He is truly the best!
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DEVELOPING NEWS: The Charter Oak Unified School District voted 4-1 to rename the football stadium at Charter Oak High School in honor of football coach Lou Farrar. A much needed honor. @SGVNSports @latsondheimer.
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The reality is much better than the dream! #RamsHouse
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Here is the video from the ugly fight that took place at Corona Centennial in their girls basketball game against Corona Santiago. Video is from NFHS Network. Game was not resumed. @latsondheimer @CalHiSports @Inland_Sports @CallMeEPJ @derryl_golfer
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Class all the way by Max Garrison. Makes it a point to congratulate @CoachSBarbee after Polyβs win. @maxlxgarrison @lisabgarrison @SGVNSports @LBPoly_Football
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This was shared by @CoachFore recently! It was given to 1970 Stanford Football team. 40 years later, still valid!
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Four years ago, Todd Wolfson took over a St. Francis program that was stuck in neutral. It has taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but heβs got the program going in the right direction and are now in the D2AA semifinals. Just three words- culture, culture, culture @SGVNSports.
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Looks like Rio Ruiz will be the starting third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Lots of people at Amat should be proud. β¦@SGVNSportsβ© β¦@latsondheimerβ© β¦@amatbaseballβ© β¦@amatsportsβ©
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They're dancing in the streets in La Puente. Bishop Amat's very own Eric Bienemy is heading to the Super Bowl. What a wonderful moment! @SGVNSports.
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The passing of Charter Oak football coach Lou Farrar is the end of an era in San Gabriel Valley football. Others will have a lot more to offer more than me, but it was a privilege to coach against him and to him to call me a true friend. RIP Big Lou. @COHSFootball @SGVNSports.
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Here it is. What a thrill for La Mirada HS baseball coach Jimmy Zurn to be at the MLB debut of his former player Jared Jones after Pittsburgh's 9-3 win over Miami. Jones pitched 5.2 innings, allowed 3 runs on 3 hits, and struck out 10. When you are an HS coach - this is what it's
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A photo that will forever be etched in Bonita athletics history. The conclusion of the Saturday's 4x400 Girls State Championship Relay. Photo is courtesy of the great @Fotogodterry . @SGVNSports
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Down 15 pounds. why stop now? @SGVNSports
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Donβt let anyone tell you differently, the @CIFState Boys Wrestling tournament is THE MOST BRUTAL state tournament in U.S. Itβs not broken up into divisions like in a lot of other states. You hit the medal stand at this tournament, YOU ARE A MAN! @calUSAwrestling @TheCAWrestler.
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Look who threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field? . The pride of the San Gabriel Valley - Courtney Gano. @SGVNSports @lymc23 @LAConqAthletics @ChemicalAT
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UPDATED: CIF-SS Division Football Projections - Div. 1-4 at 8:50 a.m. Div. 1.#1 St. John Bosco Bye.#2 Mater Dei Bye.#3 Sierra Canyon Bye.#4 Corona Centennial Bye.#12 Servite at #5 Orange Lutheran.#11 JSerra at #6 Santa Margarita.#10 Serra at #7 Long Beach Poly.#9 Rancho.
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Want to know why @BAndersonPxP is having a tough time announcing the passing of the late Vin Scully? This could be the reason in an interview Scully did with Anderson during Scully's last year of broadcasting. @richarddeitsch
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BREAKING NEWS: Just received a update from Los Altos hoops coach Jeff Lucas. Recently graduated Julian Lopez had heart surgery today and Lucas reports that the surgeryβs went well and thanks everyone for support. Will be in a 3 month recovery program. @SGVNSports @latsondheimer.
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James Escarcega πππβΎοΈπ₯ π€Όπ€½π½ββοΈππΌββοΈππ»β½οΈ
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Rocky Seto is a former assistant coach to Pete Carroll at USC and Seattle. He is an asst. coach at Rio Hondo Prep and the team chaplain. To many of us, he is beyond a studβ¦ he is someone we look up to. And his words prior to Friday nightβs game against Ramona are a reminder of
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Just trying to #FlattenTheCuve . down 20+ pounds and feeling great! @SGVNSports @ArashMarkazi @TCiniglio
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Congratulations to Walnut High School Principal (and former stud Diamond Bar HS QB) Ryan Maine (@RyanJMaine) for being named Principal of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Honor well deserved. @SGVNSports
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Servite quarterback Noah Fafita talks about his big night. @SGVNSports @ocvarsity @SteveFryer @ocvarsityguy
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Just got an update on St. Francis coach Jim Bonds for a trusted source. He completed a round of chemotherapy and is doing a bit better - with some side effects. Please continue to pray for coach Bonds. @SGVNSports.
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INBOX: Sad news to report. Bishop Amat HS officially announces the passing of longtime equipment manager Dan Paredes, the brother of Mark Paredes. He was part of the Bishop Amat program for over 30 years. Condolences and best wishes go out to the Paredes family. @latsondheimer
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Priceless. Jon Gruden: "I'm not going to apologize for or be sad about taking two young offensive tackles with the people we have to block in this division. This is not 7 on 7. We don't get to count steamboats or three Mississippi's before they rush."
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James Escarcega ππποΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΈπ₯ π€Όπ€½π½ββοΈππΌββοΈππ»β½οΈ
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With all that happened with the Mayfair vs Norwalk baseball situation, I want to share with you a photo I took after last Tuesdayβs La Mirada vs Gahr game in which players on both sides talked to each other after an extremely heated game. No brooms here. Just players taking time
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There needs to be more coaches in high school football that need to push their kids to be multi-sport athletes. Quit holding players like trophies and let them develop athletically in other sports. As @porter_dameon is showing, you will reap the benefits. @CoachLok @CoachFore.
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It would be a fitting tribute to Glenn Martinez if all area baseball teams flew their flags at half mast at their baseball games today. So many great matchups and the best part is that Glenn has the best seat in the house to watch them all today. @SGVNSports @latsondheimer @CIFSS.
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Rarely do you see St. Francis coach Pat Carroll speak. He was one of Jim Bonds closest friends. His words came from the heart after St Francis defeated St. Paul Saturday. β¦@SGVNSportsβ© β¦β¦β¦@AthleticsSFHSβ©
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Linfield Christian Dechon Burnsβ powerful message to Pasadena players after the game. He is indeed a legend and a stud. @SGVNSports @ChemicalAT
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NBA was told when the process started, it was impossible to accomplish a season in the bubble with zero COVID positives. They did it. Nothing is impossible if you are willing to do the work. Letβs give prep athletes a chance to compete. Wear your mask! @SGVNSports.
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Damien HS honors the lives lost in 9/11 and the 13 servicemen who died in Afghanistan. @SGVNSports @ocvarsity @C_Morrissette
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In reviewing the new rules changes for the 2022 football season at the high school level, one item that I think coaches need to know is that the coaching and team boxes have been lengthened to the 10-yard lines. This is huge for red zone substitution situations. @chriscfore
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@SGVNSports Touching moment as Glendora team enjoys a moment with teammate Cameron Keller who suffered a season ending injury last week.
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This is what itβs all about when you make the finals. @SGVNSports @FrankieBur
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Walnut coach Eric Peralta talks about the win. The end of the video is very cool! @SGVNSports
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CIF-SS Football Div. Projections (8:30A) Div. 1-4 (12 team D-1 Bracket). Div. 1.#1 St. John Bosco (Bye).#2 Mater Dei (Bye).#3 Sierra Canyon (Bye).#4 Corona Centennial (Bye).#12 JSerra at #5 Orange Lutheran.#11 Serra at #6 Rancho Cucamonga.#10 Servite at #7 Santa Margarita.#8 Long.
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Congratulations to Bishop Amat HS grad Jayson Gonzalez, who is part of the 2019 NCAA D1 College World Series champion Vanderbilt University baseball team. @SGVNSports @amatbaseball @amatsports.
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I am absolutely taken aback by the fact that in our coverage area, we have a mindboggling 8 teams in the semifinals. EIGHT!!!! Absolutely unheard of. Congrats to La Habra, St. Paul, Glendora, La Serna, San Dimas, Muir, El Monte, and Alhambra. @SGVNSports @SGVNSCORES.
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A mother and her son with one final hug in the house built by Jim Bonds. Max Garrison and her mom Lisa. Good luck in not crying. @maxlxgarrison @lisabgarrison @SFGoldenKnights @AthleticsSFHS @SGVNSports
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Aquinas running Teryon Sweet after his performance over St Paul @CallMeEPJ @SGVNSports
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BREAKING NEWS: Ryan Maddox, who was a head football coach Monrovia and was a defensive coordinator at West Covina, has been named the new principal at Northview HS. Northview is in great hands. Congrats to Ryan Maddox and his family. @latsondheimer @tspeterson40 @SteveRRamirez
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You will not find three better coaches than these three right here. Andy George (La Serna), Jesse Cisneros Jr (El Monte), Zaire Calvin (Muir). Quality coaches and even better men!! @SGVNSports
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2019 marks the 18th season that I've been on a high school football sideline either as a coach or a reporter. I've seen a lot of football in those years - and met friends that did way more for me than I ever did for them. Nothing beats Friday night lights. Let's go! @SGVNSports.
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Wishing the very best to former Crespi/UW football player D.J. Beavers who announced his retirement from football on Saturday. The greatest LB I have had a chance to coach. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Love you to the moon and back! Daily News DEF POY - 2014.
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Hearing local news reports that Asian/Americans are getting the cold shoulder at store and markets. THIS MUST STOP RIGHT NOW! I live in a community that I'm proud to call Asian/American neighbors.Several of my best friends are Asian/Americans. If you are that dense - unfollow me!.
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Sign of the night. @SGVNSports
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The way it should, coach Lou Farrar occupies a spot on the front page of todayβs SGV Tribune @SGVNSports
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No Nick Saban in the National Championship game. No Bill Belichick in the Super Bowl. What a way to start off the new decade. Worlds are colliding. @SGVNSports @ChemicalAT.
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Just got off the phone with Charter Oak football coach Lou Farrar. "I am very thankful for all the prayers that have been sent. I just want to ask everyone to keep those prayers going," Farrar said. You got your assignment SGV Football fans. @SGVNSports @ChemicalAT @CoachFore.
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20 years of being in football, thousands of memories, all culminating with a day for the agesβ¦ I wouldnβt have wanted it any other way! God is great! #RamsHouse
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Our copy editors did a great job with our print edition of the all area football team. Make sure and pick up a copy today. @SGVNSports @APSE_sportmedia
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Parents could learn a lot from watching Eric Karros in the stands last night at Mater Dei while his sons playing. Very quiet, loose, didn't let anything phase him and seemed at ease. Didn't say a word to the umpire or to any of the MC coaches. Class! @SGVNSports @latsondheimer.
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One of happiest interviews Iβve done in a while. San Dimasβ Gary Jackson after the big win over South Pasadena. @SGVNSports
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Final quote from Los Altos coach Jeff Lucas: "As a father and as his coach, it is a special moment for our family and Los Altos HS. He is the first player to get a D-1 basketball scholarship at Los Altos in 33 years since I did in 1986 from Hawaii." @SGVNSports.
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Horrible News: 4 wrestlers from La Canada HS were in a car accident this morning on the way up to Fresno for USA wrestling event. (Association duals with team LAWA). Injuries are minor but the two parents have more issues. Prayers and best wishes are being asked. @calUSAwrestling.
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This is San Clemente running back Aiden Rubin. You are looking at the new San Clemente single game rushing record holder as he rushed for 273 yards on 25 carries and scored 3 TDs in the Tritons 42-13 win over Ayala. The previous mark was held by Allen Vaughn with 261 yards
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You talk about the "Ghosts of St. Paul". this is it right here. This is an interview that the late Marijon Ancich conducted prior to the 1972 CIF-SS championship game against Western (a game in which St. Paul would win 29-24). The person that conducted the interview was a
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I want to point out something. Notice what Noah Penunuri does when he scores. He tosses the ball to the official and goes to his sideline. He doesn't spin the ball in the end zone or perform demonstrative dances. This is the proper way to celebrate a touchdown. Don't tell me it.
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My thanks to everyone associated with Bishop Amat for making my evening extremely pleasurable. So many people came up to me and expressed their appreciation for all the hard work that @SGVNSports and the rest of the team put in. Thank you for a great evening. @amatsports.
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Any young basketball coach should make a visit to a La Canada boys Basketball practice and watch Tom Hofman at work. Lots of teaching, not a lot of yelling. Emphasis on fundamentals. Impressive to watch. @SGVNSports.
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