Tag Archives: D.J. MacKinnon

The Mid Remembers: Chris Handy, Arcadia

Chris Handy (Photo from Facebook page "Remembering Chris Handy")
(This story was posted on the old Mid Valley News website; September 28, 2001. With Chris Handy’s recent passing we thought it would be nice to take a look back at a terrific football player. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and those [...]

“The Mid Valley Classic”: History of the Game: Arroyo vs. Temple City

"The Mid Valley Classic": History of the Game (Part 1 of 3)

—First of Three Parts: History of the Game (Tues.), By the Numbers (Weds.), and Stars & Plays (Thurs.)—
(What is now called the “Mid Valley Classic” started way back when these schools were young, 1956, and very slowly [...]

All Arroyo in MVL Opener

Arroyo's Tony Davalos was Dominant in two hit shutout
(El Monte) – Tony Davalos fired a complete game two hitter and struck out five to lead Arroyo to an 11-0 shut out over South El Monte Friday in the Mission Valley League opener.
Davalos was dominant through out the contest. He walked just one and never [...]

Mid Valley News/Sports 101 Primer

"All want not something to do, but something to be…"— The Mid Men
Since our hit totals have tripled from a year ago, it’s been suggested we bring people up to date on some of the stuff we do. Why certain things have nicknames, what certain phrases mean, plus the games and players we reference. Origins. The [...]

Fanview Lite: May 26, 2010

Whittier Christian Linebackers George Flynn and Rudy Robles, who is demanding more face time in The Mid
T-Minus-106 Days until “The Mid Valley Classic”
Good Afternoon!
Yes, the Suns’ Goran Dragic made a spectacular spin move last night against the Lakers… but I didn’t stop breathing after I saw it. I’ve seen others like it…it just didn’t blow [...]

Fanview Lite: April 23, 2010

Craig "The Duke" Snyder expects to play Super Ball this season
T-Minus-139 Days until “The Mid Valley Classic”
Good Evening!
Three rounds in and I still haven’t gotten the call…I’m starting to wonder if I need to change my career path.
Speaking of quarterbacks, I follow how the current Mid Valley poll is breaking down with the top four [...]

Fanview Lite: September 4, 2009

M-Town's DuJawn Jones 102-yard Int. Return
LP Bruiser Jesus Vargas
Good Morning!

T-Minus-7 until “Mid Valley Classic”
Game Fifteen: September 9, 1994 at Temple City
Knights quarterback Gabriel Gutierrez went 18 of 22 for 257-yards and 2 touchdowns in Arroyo’s 35-28 win over Temple City.
D.J. MacKinnon’s squad fell behind 7-0 before utilizing its short passing game and taking a [...]

Fanview Lite: August 19, 2009

Neither room tax or toll roads can ruin vacation…
“The Across America Edition”
Good Morning!
T-minus-23 until “The Mid Valley Classic”
Game Nine: September 9, 1988 at Temple City
Down late in the fourth, the Rams push 74-yards and reach the Knights six before TC’s Terry Fesler fumbles with 38-seconds remaining. Arroyo’s Raymond Pena recovers to secure the 13-6 win. [...]