Category Archives: MVS: Q&A
Q&A with Bishop Amat’s Cruz Acosta
Bishop Amat’s Cruz Acosta By George Hernandez (La Puente) – I sat down with Bishop Amat big man Cruz Acosta. He is an all-leaguer from the Mission League who has become a top offensive lineman in the area. Acosta is going into his senior season with high hopes for the Lancers.
Q&A with La Serna’s Jordan Bonilla
La Serna’s Jordan Bonilla shown here at the Charter Oak Tournament last May. By George Hernandez (Whittier) – I sat down and talked with La Serna athlete Jordan Bonilla who came into the program as a quarterback and now plays all over the field for the Lancers. He is an all-leaguer in the Del Rio […]
Q&A with South El Monte’s Max Pineda
Max Pineda drives to the hoop. He is a two-sport star at South El Monte. (Photo by Duane Barker). By George Hernandez I sat down with another area athlete. South El Monte’s Max Pineda is a four-year varsity basketball player and a three-year varsity baseball player. This past season he averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds […]
Q&A with Azusa Pacific’s Marko Luera
Offensive lineman Marko Luera, shown here at New Mexico. By Tim Peterson Marko Luera played varsity football at Glendora for four years where he was an offensive and defensive lineman. He graduated in 2025 and then went on to play at the University of New Mexico. He has since transferred to Azusa Pacific and is […]
Q&A with Arcadia’s Julian Salmon
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 […]
Q&A with Mt. View’s Ryan “The Lion” Molinar
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
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
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
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
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.