La Sierra HS: The Place Where Football Died
I’ve been thinking about this concept for some time now. What happened to football at La Sierra High School, a once-proud powerhouse and my alma mater? It’s a question that was underscored on Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 when coach Craig Cieslik offered his resignation. Not that I couldn’t see this coming — Cieslik and La … Continue reading
Prep Impressions: May 26, 2009
I covered the CIF-SS Division 5 boys tennis semifinal between El Monte Arroyo and Riverside Arlington for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 and came away thinking about how Arlington senior Jharen Gines, the top prep player in Riverside County, has trouble against players who keep him deep along the baseline. Gines (5-8, … Continue reading
Prep Impressions: May 22, 2009
I covered the CIF-Southern Section Division I first-round baseball playoff game between Temecula Chaparral and Riverside Poly for the Riverside Press-Enterprise and came away thinking that the Bears will go as far as seniors Jake Marisnick and Blair Moore take them. The pair, who bat 1-2 in Poly’s potent lineup, both went 3 for 4 … Continue reading
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