By Tim Peterson
Isn’t it about time Dodger fans stop booing Jose Altuve? He loves it…thrives on it. Yeah I know this is an unpopular opinion. I can hear the backlash from the Dodgers faithful already.
“They’re the Cheatros…the Trashtros! They screwed us in 2017”, the Blue Bloods will cry. “We should have another World Series victory.” Understood, got it, and ok. But at this point who’s getting the last laugh?
Every time Altuve gets booed he gets a basehit…seemingly. He destroyed the Dodgers Sunday. At this point the booing is a benefit to him. A ho-hum response or dead silence would be much more effective. Altuve just feeds into this. Let’s stop feeding him. Ignore him and he will go away…just a thought.
Also, while we’re at it can we please, please kill “The Wave”. It’s as old and tired as Kike Hernandez coming out of the bullpen.
By the way the dogs at Dodger Stadium were lacking a couple years ago when Farmer John left but they aren’t too bad this year. Still not the “Westernmost in flavor” like the late great Vin Scully used to say about Farmer John but they were serviceable.
Whatever happened to the chocolate malts? You know, the ones we used to eat with a wooden spoon.
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Yes, the Lakers should trade LeBron James. It’s not LeBron hate, it’s a business decision. At this point the Lakers may still be able to get a decent haul for him. If they wait another year or two that goes away. He either retires or he will bring limited assets.
I’m sure LeBron has no problem with it either. Trade him, and get started on building around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton. The Lakers have gotten all they can out of James at this point. Isn’t he working out at the Cavaliers facility in Cleveland this summer?
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It’s flown under the radar because the school hasn’t hosted a passing tournament recently. But the “Clash in the Canyons” this Saturday at Azusa should be fun to watch. Bishop Amat and Tustin are scheduled to be there if you want to see some of the big boys. Also some good local talent in Ganesha, Bell Gardens and host Azusa will be on hand as well. Schurr and Arroyo will represent but both will only be sending their linemen.
While most of the tournaments are in May and June now this could be the last big local tourney of the year in the SGV.
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Speaking of Schurr that opening night game with Rio Hondo Prep is looking better every day. You got the Kares coming off back-to-back CIF titles against the Spartans who have had a great summer led by freshman quarterback Jacob Torres.
First year head coach Austin Montoya not only has talent on the field but he has put together a strong staff as well. Former head coach David Ramos is the offensive coordinator and former Schurr quarterback Miguel Aguero, who also played at La Verne, has joined the staff as quarterback coach and to collaborate with Ramos. Additionally former receiver Carlos Arredondo has returned to his Alma Mater after a stint at Bell Gardens as OC.
“Coach Ramos will mentor them but it’s really a three-headed monster. They will all collaborate. I have two great minds right behind him,” Montoya said.
Circle August 22nd on your calendar. Schurr at Rio Hondo Prep at Kare Park. There’s no better way to kick off the 2025 football season.
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As for Arroyo, with the Boys back in town running the Knights, they’ve been hitting the passing circuit all summer. Jim Singiser’s troops will be throwing in a five-way this Thursday with South El Monte, Monrovia, La Puente and Duarte.
Last year’s starter Angel Casillas and freshman Oscar Lopez Jr. are competing for the starting quarterback job.
“Both have had had their moments this Spring/Summer” Singiser said.
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You got to love what Jordan Bonilla is doing at La Serna. He was playing quarterback but now with Grady Long penciled in to be the starter Bonilla has adjusted. Did he pack up and transfer? Nope. He just strapped it up and kept on working.
He’ll play free safety, running back and anywhere else coach Andy George needs him. He’s listed as an “athlete” on his bio which is probably the best description. Last week he was participating (balling out) at the Princeton football tournament. We saw him last month playing receiver at the El Rancho Tournament AKA The Rumble at the Ranch. Keep an eye on this kid. He can flat out play.
“Summer is going good. The Princeton Camp was fun. There was some great competition and it was well organized,” Bonilla said. “I was filling in for someone at receiver but during the season I will mainly be playing free safety and running back,” Bonilla added.
And George also knows he has another receiver when needed.
La Serna, who won both the Los Altos and El Rancho Tournaments, will open the season at Rancho Bernardo and…mark this one down…the Lancers will host Northview in Week 3.
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If RHP-Schurr isn’t your thing for Zero Week Maranatha is at Arroyo the same night. Full schedule of Zero Week games to be posted soon.
Football is back but I don’t think we’ll see the chocolate malts anytime soon.
That’s my principle.
Tim can be reached at tim.midvalleysports@gmail.com or on Twitter (X) @tspeterson40. Facebook -Tim Peterson
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Great write up on Jordan. He’s a dedicated worker and always puts team before himself.
Ramos from Schurr and Leonardis from Arroyo, both former head coaches of both schools, show that handling all the chores of being the man in charge are daunting. Many times it’s more enjoyable to keep your iron in the fire by assisting. The thing that could help to keep these good guys in the top slot would be PAYING more for the position.
We have to be honest and admit that playing–or even just watching–high school sports will be enjoyed and remembered much longer than 90% of what gets taught in a classroom, yet athletics is treated as a side issue, not on par with the almost Godly pursuit of didactic knowledge. It’s one of the biggest mistakes in the area of government-run schools. If these institutions are to retain any public respect, sports, and those who coach it, should be given far greater credit and support.