(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1. Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out 12 assists Sunday in the Thunder’s 133-105 win over Golden State.
2. The Dodger’s snapped their four game losing streak beating the Padres 9-5 in 17 innings.
3. Golden State’s Draymond Green could be facing a suspension for a kick to the groin of Oklahoma’s Steven Adams.
4. Montebello and El Rancho advanced to the second round of the CIF Division 4 Baseball Playoffs and will play Century and Apple Valley respectively Tuesday afternoon.
5. There won’t be a Triple Crown winner in 2016 as Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator wins the Preakness by 3 1/2 lengths. Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist finished third.
6. “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler turns 64 today.
7. Alabama has offered 6-foot 195 pound defensive prospect and eight grader Jesus Machado from Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Florida.
8. The La Canada Lady Spartans will try to advance to the CIF Division 4 Quarterfinals when they take on Santa Monica Tuesday afternoon.
9. Tom Brady will appeal Monday for a second hearing with the 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals in regards to his four-game suspension.
10. ” I mean every fighter has got be dedicated, learn how to sacrifice, know what the devotion is all about, make sure you’re paying attention and studying your art.” Marvin Hagler
“Anyone who has a kid trying out for his High School football team needs to read this book. Torosian has taken his 20 some years of reporting on Prep sports, mixed a healthy dose of San Gabriel Valley insider references and created a very readable first effort.”
“A page turner…I’m sorry it’s over! Is a sequel in the works?”
“Torosian does for high school football what Hemingway did for the Spanish Civil War…compelling look beyond the scoreboard and into the lives of players…”
“A truly great story unfolds in the pages of Joe Torosian’s first novel. With high school football at its core, the story of Dale Andrade shows how a young man grows in all aspects of his life thanks to being a part of a team and a football community.”
“This is a great read for everyone: from those who love high school football to those 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 –click pic–
(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)
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