Joseph Ajeigbe, Norco…

… is Player Of The Week following his scintillating performance in Norco’s 35-19 victory over Corona on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Ajeigbe, ran for 266 yards on just six carries — a 44-yard average — and four touchdowns as the Cougars secured their 25th consecutive playoff appearance. Ajeigbe, who earlier this season told me the … Continue reading →

CLOSER LOOK: Norco LB Scott Starr

Take a closer look at Norco senior LB Scott Starr and behind the bombast and you’ll see one intensely focused individual. I spoke to Starr following the Cougars’ 42-38 victory over Etiwanda in Week 2 and I met a guy as intense as his reputation has suggested, which was that of a 6-foot-3, 220-pound physical freak who plays on … Continue reading →

Prep Impressions: Week 2

I covered the Norco-Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda varsity football game for the The Press-Enterprise on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, and came away thinking about my exchanges with Norco coach Todd Gerhart. Now, I’ve met Coach Gerhart three times in my life — all directly following games Norco has won. I don’t expect him to remember me (and … Continue reading →