The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1.) San Dimas versus Bonita for Smudge Pot tonight. Saints lead all-time 23-21-1 but have not won since August 23, 2012 (37-36).
2.) “This wasn’t a mystery. It was bound to happen I’m sorry Vikings but defense wins championships. Put Comstock at safety.”—MVS commenter “LOl” following Charter Oak’s 44-22 victory over Northview on Thursday night.
3.) Corey Seager’s two-out single in the night breaks up Matt Moore’s no-hit bid on Thursday night, but the Giants beat the Dodgers 4-0 to move within two games of the National League West leaders.
4.) Former Monrovia quarterback, Nick Bueno (2008-2010) turns 23 today. In three years as the Wildcats starter Bueno threw 43 touchdown passes, rushed for the 33 touchdowns, passed for 3,843 yards, rushed for 3,195 yards, started three semifinals games, two CIF title games, and led M-Town to its first championship in 2010 after losing all ten of its previous title appearances.
5.) “Overture, curtains, lights, this is it the night of nights and oh what heights will hit…on with the show this it!”—Mid Valley Sports begins is 19th football season.
6.) Note: The Los Angeles Dodgers were 71-55 when A.J. Ellis was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies for Carlos Ruiz. They are now 0-1 without him.
7.) Tony Romo leaves Dallas Cowboys preseason game with the Seattle Seahawks after three plays on Thursday night with apparent back injury.
8.) “Does there really need to be Bring Your Dog To The Ballpark Day?”—Mid Valley Staffer Joe Torosian on Facebook….“Why bring ’em? Thought they sold them. I like them, especially with some mustard and relish.”—Lawrence Marak on Facebook in response.
9.) Longtime area assistant in basketball & football, Adam Monte turns 31 today.
10.) Joey Bosa.
“This book has been such a breath of fresh air. Reminding me why I sit on bleachers and what a community is all about. Most importantly what high school football is all about. I read the book 3 times.”
“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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