Category Archives: MVS: Q&A

Q&A with Arcadia’s Julian Salmon

Written by mvs on April 9, 2026 — 1 Comment

Arcadia’s Julian Salmon sat down with Big George Hernandez for a Q&A. By George Hernandez I sat down with Arcadia utility player Julian Salmon, who is committed to William Penn University. Salmon, who spent his first two years at Charter Oak, was a Valle Vista All League football and baseball player as a sophomore. He […]

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Q&A with Mt. View’s Ryan “The Lion” Molinar

Written by mvs on April 7, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By George Hernandez [El Monte] – I sat down with Mountain View baseball big man Ryan “The Lion” Molinar. Molinar is a two- time Mission Valley League all league second teamer. As a senior he is batting .341 with a home run and 15 RBIs. He also has a 6-1 record on the mound with […]

Q&A with San Dimas Head Coach Dylan O’Leary

Written by tpeterson on April 6, 2026 — 1 Comment

By George Hernendez I sat down with new San Dimas head football coach Dylan O’Leary and talked about this upcoming season, it being his alma mater and taking over a successful program.

Q&A with Whittier Head Coach Lorenzo Hernandez

Written by mvs on March 30, 2026 — 16 Comments

Lorenzo Hernandez has taken over as the new head coach at Whittier. By George Hernandez I sat down with long time Garfield head coach Lorenzo Hernandez who will be at the helm for Whittier this next season after taking over for Jimmy Welker. Hernandez has put together a solid staff and has high hopes for the […]

Q&A with San Marino Head Coach Dujuawn Jones

Written by alexg on March 26, 2026 — 3 Comments

By Alex A. Gonzalez Whenever there is a new head coaching hire in the San Gabriel Valley, it’s customary for staff at the Mid to have a sit-down with the new hire and pick their brain to learn their coaching philosophy. 

Q&A with Pioneer Head Coach Andre Ortega

Written by mvs on March 2, 2026 — 13 Comments

New Pioneer HC Andre Ortega By George Hernandez Big George talks with new Pioneer head coach Andre Ortega who took over for Ramon Juarez. Ortega is a Titan alum and was the offensive coordinator for Montebello who made the CIFSS Finals last year in Division 13.

Q&A with St. Paul Head Coach Austin Montoya

Written by mvs on February 23, 2026 — 11 Comments

By George Hernandez Santa Fe Springs] – Austin Montoya, after one year as the head coach at Schurr, gets the keys at St. Paul High School.

Q&A with South Hills Academy Head Coach Jericho Silvernail

Written by tpeterson on February 16, 2026 — 4 Comments

South Hills Academy head coach Jericho Silvernail By George Hernandez [West Covina] – Big George talks with the inaugural head football coach for South Hills Academy, Jericho Silvernail, about the upcoming season and his vision for the new program.

Q&A with Nogales Head Coach Kevin Encinas

Written by mvs on February 12, 2026 — 8 Comments

Coach Encinas hanging out with future Nobles. By George Hernandez Reintroducing Kevin Encinas [La Puente] – Reintroducing Kevin Encinas – the former San Gabriel head coach who led them to a 2022 CIF and Regional championship and was the Mid Valley Sports Coach of the Year.

LAFC Snatches Tie From the Jaws of Defeat

Written by tpeterson on July 24, 2021 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Los Angeles) – LAFC found themselves down by two goals late in the first half to a team that was just one point out of last place in the Western Conference coming in to the match. But Carlos Vela (who else?) scored a couple minutes later and Jose Cifuentes found the back […]