CLOSER LOOK: Roosevelt’s Nour Abdullatif
Take a closer look at Roosevelt sophomore Nour Adbullatif and you’ll see an affable kid who just so happens to dominate the heavies. Abdullatif recently won the 285-pound title at CIF-Southern Section Master’s meet, and will wrestle beginning Thursday, May 1, 2012, at the CIF-State Championships at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield (Ca.). I caught up … Continue reading
Prep Impressions: Feb. 28, 2012
I covered the Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley-Riverside La Sierra CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Semifinal Round boys varsity playoff game for The Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, and came away thinking soccer can be crazy and cruel. First, I have to admit that I’m a La Sierra alum. I spent all four years of high … Continue reading
Prep Preview: Capistrano Valley at La Sierra
I’m covering the Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley-Riverside La Sierra CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Semifinal Round boys varsity playoff game of The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment will be getting a look at the upstart Eagles, 10-0-1 on their home grass this season. THE LOW DOWN: The Cougars (7-9-3 overall), Sea View League champions, … Continue reading
