Tag Archives: Tangent Dreams

Four Years Ago: Overtime is Knight Time; Arroyo CIF Champions!

Instead of “One Year Ago” we had to go back four years ago to bust this one out. It was on December 3, 2016 that Arroyo beat Rancho Mirage 35-34 on a dramatic walk off two point conversion at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium to win the CIF Division 12 Championship. Tim Peterson wrote the game story […]

Breaking News! Anthony Ledesma Transfers to TC!

By Grip Teague Sports Editor, Media Valley News Anthony Ledesma, El Monte’s starting quarterback the last two seasons, has transferred to Temple City. The deal—pardon—the transfer, pending for several weeks, is now confirmed with a verified change in address. Ledesma officially withdrew from El Monte early this morning. “We have nothing but good things to […]

Fanview: July 21, 2017

By Joe Torosian “I thirst to be thirsty in Montego Bay.”—Bobby Bloom Relax, take it easy! Right off the Top: I don’t think I’ve written about this before—maybe I have, I don’t remember—but when I was a sophomore at “The End of The Santa Fe Trail”…I ditched 21 consecutive days of school.

Fanview: July 17, 2017

By Joe Torosian “We’ll fight’em until Hell freezes over, then we’ll fight’em on ice.”—Dutch Myer, TCU Kick it! Right off the Top: How marvelous, how wonderful and my song shall ever be. I never used to think much of the expression/phrase of “seeing the forest through the trees…” (I think that’s how it goes.)

Fanview: July 12, 2017

By Joe Torosian “Why can’t you tell her to talk to us? We’re the ones doing all the blocking.”—Pineapple Bartholomew, LT, West El Monte Poly Kick it! Right off the Top: I want to write a book about offensive linemen.

Fanview: July 10, 2017

By Joe Torosian “Jungle life, I’m living in the open Native beat that carries on Burning bright, a fire that blows a signal to the sky I sit and wonder, does the message get to you?” —Baltimora Kick it! Right off the Top: I dumped the NFL Network.

Fanview: January 25, 2017

By Joe Torosian “Joe, when I became a Principal I was told to do three things. Make sure no one was standing in front of the school smoking. Make sure the grounds were properly landscaped. And, make sure I had a good football team.”—Tony Ortega, retired educator, football coach, current president of the National Football […]

Fanview: January 24, 2017

By Joe Torosian “Sometimes when I wake up in Milagro, I want to scream.”—Ruby Archuleta Kick it! Right off the Top: What happens in the Rio Hondo League next football season? Will San Marino, Monrovia, South Pasadena and La Canada get two byes during league play? Can anyone, honestly, see Blair and Temple City fielding […]

Shettleroe Resigns at Temple City

Marc Shettleroe has resigned after helming the Temple City program for two seasons sources confirmed Wednesday.

Maggiore Steps Down After 21 Seasons

After 21 seasons and three CIF titles, Mike Maggiore, perhaps the most liked and respected coach in the San Gabriel Valley, has resigned as West Covina’s head football coach.