Category Archives: MVS: Q&A

Q&A With Arroyo’s Ayleen Bravo

By George Hernandez [El Monte] I sat down with Arroyo’s triathlete Ayleen Bravo who is a Mission Valley all leaguer in flag football, soccer and softball. Bravo is currently hitting .512 with eight doubles, two triples and a home run, and 18 RBIs to go with a .608 on base percentage.

Q&A with Baldwin Park Quarterback Lequand “Jack Jack” Jackson

By George Hernandez [Baldwin Park] – I sat down with new Baldwin Park quarterback Lequand “Jack Jack” Jackson who is coming over from Upland after having a solid season with 1,913 yards, 18 touchdowns and only four interceptions. 

Q&A with Northview’s Jeremiah “JuJu” Alcantara

By George Hernandez (Covina) – I sat down with Northview outstanding freshman defensive lineman Jeremiah “Juju” Alcantara who had 54-tackles and eight sacks for the Vikings last year. He helped them to an 8-3 record and a Valle Vista league title. Juju is also an outstanding heavyweight wrestler as he went 25-10 and finished 7th […]

Q&A with Nogales Big Man Derek Gonzalez

Nogales Big Man Derek Gonzalez, a D-1 commit, sat down with Big George for a Q&A. By George Hernandez [La Puente] – I sat down with Nogales big man Derek Gonzalez who will be heading to Kansas after next season. Gonzalez came over from Salesian as a junior and paved the way for almost 3,000-yards […]

Q&A with Charter Oak’s Frankie Robles

Charter Oak’s Frankie Robles. By George Hernandez [Covina] – I sat down with Charter Oak hit machine Frankie Robles who has burst onto the scene this season batting .573 with .607 on base percentage 22 RBIs and 43 hits, which is second in school history, with four games left. 

Q&A with Bishop Amat’s Cruz Acosta

Bishop Amat’s Cruz Acosta By George Hernandez (La Puente) – I sat down with Bishop Amat big man Cruz Acosta. He is an all-leaguer from the Mission League who has become a top offensive lineman in the area. Acosta is going into his senior season with high hopes for the Lancers.

Q&A with La Serna’s Jordan Bonilla

La Serna’s Jordan Bonilla shown here at the Charter Oak Tournament last May. By George Hernandez (Whittier) – I sat down and talked with La Serna athlete Jordan Bonilla who came into the program as a quarterback and now plays all over the field for the Lancers. He is an all-leaguer in the Del Rio […]

Q&A with South El Monte’s Max Pineda

Max Pineda drives to the hoop. He is a two-sport star at South El Monte. (Photo by Duane Barker). By George Hernandez I sat down with another area athlete. South El Monte’s Max Pineda is a four-year varsity basketball player and a three-year varsity baseball player. This past season he averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds […]

Q&A with Azusa Pacific’s Marko Luera

Offensive lineman Marko Luera, shown here at New Mexico. By Tim Peterson Marko Luera played varsity football at Glendora for four years where he was an offensive and defensive lineman. He graduated in 2025 and then went on to play at the University of New Mexico. He has since transferred to Azusa Pacific and is […]

Q&A with Arcadia’s Julian Salmon

Arcadia’s Julian Salmon sat down with Big George Hernandez for a Q&A. By George Hernandez I sat down with Arcadia utility player Julian Salmon, who is committed to William Penn University. Salmon, who spent his first two years at Charter Oak, was a Valle Vista All League football and baseball player as a sophomore. He […]