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The TEN

(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN”)

1.) On this date in 2011, “The TEN” made its debut. (see below)

2.) Maranatha running back David Allen is starting his fourth season with the Minutemen varsity. He’s appeared in 27 games, carried the ball 176 times, rushed for 991 yards, and scored nine touchdowns.

3.) “I just switched to Time Warner. I love being able to watch the Dodgers again, especially since it’s Vinny’s last year. I agree. The deal is ridiculous. They are losing a lot of fans. Especially the young ones. I also agree about Maddon. I wish we could have got him.”—MVS commenter “theurenaexpress”

4.) El Monte native/Arroyo alum/Olympic shooter Kim Rhode earns bronze medal at Rio Games. Rhode has now medaled in six consecutive Olympics

5.) “Dear Editor: Please cancel my subscription to the Mid Valley Sports.”—MVS commenter “?”

6.) The Covina Colts list six players weighing 230-pounds and above on its roster. Including sophomore Andrew Garcia at 273, senior Andrew Fernandez at 300, and junior Zion Maae at 235.

7.) Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon

8.) On this date in 1969, Woodstock began.

9.) According to its MaxPreps roster the Glendora football team has five quarterbacks listed on its roster. Sophomores: Nick Johnson, Taylor Denerson, Cole Hillier. Junior: Bryce Woolridge. Senior: Nick Greer…None of have thrown a pass in a varsity football game.

10.) Los Altos senior running back Tyler Nevens is entering his fourth season on the Conquerors. He’s played in 26 games, rushed the ball 401 times, gained 3,287 yards, and scored 36 touchdowns (39 total: 2 receiving, 1 kick-return)

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“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…”
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“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…”
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(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)

The TEN:8/15/2011
(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN”)
1.) 2011 numbers for Covina’s Vinny Venegas: 97 tackles, 6 interceptions, 5 passes defended, and one sack.
2.) “The Mid Valley Classic” Temple City faces Arroyo in its season opener for the 26th consecutive season on September 9th at Bergstrom Stadium.
3.) Alhambra Moors middle linebacker Christian Caraveo (6-2, 250)
4.) The Tribune-Star News debuts its new live webcast tomorrow night (8/16/11 7:PM)
5.) Dennis Rodman
6.) Arroyo quarterback Steven Rivera has thrown 56 touchdown passes.
7.) “The Mid Valley Sports Show” returns this Tuesday night (8/16/11 7:PM)
8.) NFL Channel!
9.) West Covina HC Mike Maggiore kicks off “Rush Week” for “The Mid Valley Sports Show” Monday night, August 22nd  7:PM…
10.) Arroyo has defeated Temple City all three times they have met on September 9th
(9/9/88: Arroyo 13-6—9/9/94: Arroyo 35-28—9/9/05: Arroyo 21-17)