The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1.) Sierra Canyon, 14-1 & Mid-Valley Division champs in 2015, return starting quarterback Niko Harris in 2016. Last season Harris passed for 3,260 yards and 47 touchdowns while completing 66% of his throws against just six picks.
2.) Former UCLA Bruin and Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller turns 51 today.
3.) “A lot of times its not about going to a school close to home. Kids need to realize and some of these people who criticize that this might be there only chance to get out of california and experience what its like to be out and away from mommy and daddy!”—MVS commenter “Leaving the next=growing up”
4.) On this date in 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Jerry West hit his legendary half court shot to send Game Three of the NBA Finals into overtime at the Fabulous Forum. The New York Knicks however went on to win the game in OT and the series.
5.) A year ago today the Muir Mustangs baseball team was 0-16. As of today they are 4-16. The most runs they’ve allowed in a single contest this season is 12. In single contests in 2015 the Mustangs surrendered: 17, 14, 11, 14, 14, 14, 12, 14, 22, 28, 10, 13, 13, 10, 13, 11, & 25. They finished 0-22 last season.
6.) Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon suspended for 80-games by MLB for using two different performance enhancing substances.
7.) UCLA’s Myles Jack falls out of first round of NFL Draft as information about possible micro-fractures in his knee surface.
8.) “Don’t get between me and my ice cream, especially when I’m on my period.”—Girlfriend to boyfriend while standing in line at CVS.
9.) Monsoon season begins on September 2 when Mayfair travels to Mater Dei. Derek Bedell’s team has lost quarterback Isaiah Jackson to graduation but returns leading rusher Andrew Martinez (694yds, 5Tds)
10.) “Can (Roger) Goodell be sued for harassment in the workplace with these hugs that involve an intermission?”—Dennis Miller
“This is a great read for everyone: from those who love high school football to those to who have no idea about the game.”
“This book brings you onto the field and into the locker room…”
Joe Torosian’s high school football novel is available through Amazon.com
(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)
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