Category Archives: “The 10s”

Thailand Dominates USA at Pomona Fairplex

By George Hernandez    (Pomona) It was an action packed night of amateur and pro muay thai fights as Pushkick Promotions presented “World Stand Off; Thailand vs. USA” at the WMC Stadium, Saturday night in Pomona.

Acosta Finishes Successful Season at Cal State LA

(Los Angeles) – We have been covering Manny Acosta since he played little league for the Pirates at New Temple Park to his high school days at South El Monte and then as he went on to college at Cal State Los Angeles. Here’s a quick update on his freshman year.         

Primetime Elite Wins Hemet Tournament

(Hemet) – Primetime Elite Vargas, a local travel ball team, won the AFA Travel ball Tournament in Hemet in June and earned a trip to the Nationals in July.

The Doctor!

Too good not to post…

Night of Finishes in South El Monte

By George Hernandez (South El Monte) – Quake in the Cage 6 and Old School Promotions put on an action packed night of fights. Not one fight went the distance Saturday night at the South El Monte Community Center.

NCAA Tourney Hero Lorenzo Charles Dies in Crash

This one makes us sad…

Gabrielino’s Stefan Jarrin Drafted by Dodgers in 40th Round

Stefan Jarrin, who played his high school ball at Gabrielino, and is the grandson of legendary Los Angeles Dodger Spanish announcer Jaime Jarrin, was drafted in the 40th round by the Dodgers.

Quake in the Cage 6 in South El Monte

[South El Monte] – Ring of Fire and Old School Promotions will put on another action packed night of fights at “Quake in the Cage 6” at the South El Monte Community Center June 25.

In The Circle: May 9

My apologies to San Dimas as my “Schleprock” incident put me on the disabled list for the remainder of last week. Basically walking and thinking at the same time will now be something I don’t do while trying to kill time before a game as it appears that looking for gopher holes is more important […]

La Puente’s Mark DeLaCruz and Alan Florez Hall of Famers

Pictured: Hall of Famers Mark DeLaCruz (left) and Alan Florez (right)   By George Hernandez [La Puente] La Puente High School alums and brothers Mark DeLaCruz and Alan Florez were inducted into the International Kickboxing Association (IKBA) Hall of Fame last Saturday.