FANVIEW

By Joe Torosian
January 10, 2013 • 100 views
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"I'm the quarterback, it doesn't matter what percentage I am. If you can play, you play."--- Robert Griffin III Some of the dumbest people on the planet, I believe are the people we often refer to as the smartest. I love how Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel has the title "Expert" next to his name.... Read more »

Mid Valley News Defensive Coordinator of the Year: South El Monte’s Daniel Reynoso

January 10, 2013 • 141 views
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Reynoso knitted together a solid defense for the Southmen, but its highlight was the shutting down of El Monte’s aerial circus late in the season. The Eagles are always physical, thanks to Reynoso they always come to play.

Mid Valley News Coach of The Year: Monrovia’s Ryan Maddox

January 10, 2013 • 114 views
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Maddox numbers speak for themselves. In five years he has five seminals appearances. Four championship appearances. Three CIF titles. Also, since taking over the Wildcats program in 2008 Maddox has never lost a Rio Hondo League game.

The Peterson Principal

By Tim Peterson
January 9, 2013 • 144 views
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Have you moved off of the couch for the last week and a half? If you're a football fan, and aren't we all? it's been heaven with a bowl game nearly every night followed by the start of the NFL playoffs this past weekend. The wives and girlfriends might not be too happy but you'll just have to add a... Read more »

Holiday Bowl: Baylor 49 UCLA 26

By Alex Gonzalez
January 7, 2013 • 159 views
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San Diego, CA — Baylor tailback Lache Seastrunk rushed for 139-yards and scored one touchdown and Nick Florence passed for 188-yards, breaking his school’s single season passing record as Baylor defeated number 17 UCLA, 49-26, in the 35th edition of the Bridgepoint Holiday bowl Thursday night at... Read more »

Covina Tournament: La Salle, Rowland, Roll to Victories

By Joe Torosian
January 7, 2013 • 136 views
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Covina, CA – La Salle and Rowland both jumped out to double digit halftime leads and went on to big wins over Charter Oak and South El Monte respectively Wednesday night at the Covina Tournament. Rowland’s margin of victory was so big there was a running clock in the fourth quarter. La Salle 63... Read more »

The Peterson Principal

By Tim Peterson
January 7, 2013 • 117 views
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t’s not that the basketball in the San Gabriel Valley is that bad. If you look you can find some pretty good players on some pretty good teams. I’m not saying that you’re going to find Mater Dei or Crenshaw like talent here in the SGV, but for the most part you can find some pretty good competition... Read more »

FANVIEW

By Joe Torosian
January 7, 2013 • 119 views
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"I can’t think of the finish."---Chico "Funny, I can’t think of anything else."---Groucho Anyone ever watch "The Walking Dead"? ...No, I’m not talking about Lakers basketball. While I am big on people saying "Merry Christmas"...I have never, ever, been big on people saying "Happy New Year"... Read more »

Knights Jump on Falcons Early

By Tim Peterson
January 7, 2013 • 167 views
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El Monte, CA - Arroyo scored the first nine points of the game and jumped out to 20-8 lead after one quarter in a 66-53 win over Duarte Friday night at Vern Nelson Fieldhouse. Primitivo Gomez led the Knights with 22 points including 16 in the first half as Arroyo led 32-22 at the break. Duarte could... Read more »

Colts Roll over El Monte

Tim Peterson
December 19, 2012 • 258 views
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(Azusa) – Covina jumped out to a 25-6 halftime lead an never looked back in a 63-29 rout of El Monte Tuesday at the Azusa Tournament. Mike Peters scored nine points in the first quarter and Eddie Hays added five to get the Colts off and running. The onslaught continued in the second quarter as Elias... Read more »