Montclair quarterback Andrew Harrison has decided on a college

It was a strange season for Montclair High School quarterback Andrew Harrison but there is a happy ending as he has landed an opportunity to play in college.

Harrison plans to sign with the University of La Verne on Thursday.

He started his high school career at Upland but transferred to Bonita before this school year started. He was ruled ineligible by the CIF, and then transferred to Montclair. He had to sit out five games so his season was limited to the Cavaliers five Mt. Baldy League games.

In those five games Harrison completed 89 for 161 passes for 1,098 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions.

Harrison said the multiple transfers and not getting to play half the season hurt his recruiting chances but he has tried to stay grounded and welcomes the chance he does have.

He credits his parents for helping him keep things in perspective.

“It was difficult but I knew something would come along,” he said. “You can’t worry about what happened in the past. I am happy for this opportunity.”

Harrison was also considering some other small coaches such as NAIA Sterling (Kan.) and NCAA Division III’s St. Norbert’s (Wis.), Trinity (Conn.) and University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

He was happy with the opportunity to play close to home.

“I really liked the coaching staff,” he said. “I have been over there a few times and had a chance to sit down and talk to them and I felt like it would be good fit for me.”

 

 

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Montclair to get quarterback eligible for Mt. Baldy play

Help is on the way for the Montclair Cavaliers just in time for Mt. Baldy League play.

Coach Eric Kennedy confirmed that senior quarterback Andrew Harrison, who transferred from Upland to Bonita but was ruled ineligible there, has been cleared and will be able to play in the league opener against Ontario on Oct. 7.

The Cavaliers (1-3) are off this week and face Patriot next week in the last non-league contest.

Kennedy has used both senior Matthew Mendibles and sophomore Gabriel Tamba at that position but the addition of Harrison will allow Mendibles to go back to his natural position of running back. Tamba can also be utilized elsewhere.

“It will definitely be a big difference having a kid that has played games in big time programs,” Kennedy said. “His experience is going to be huge for us. He has come in here and been very respectful and he has a great work ethic.”

Kennedy was hoping for a better showing in the win-loss but is optimistic his team can challenge for a playoff berth. Even if it finishes fourth in league it could advance to the postseason based on the new divisions. The next two games will be significant because Patriot and Ontario are in the same division.

“We have had these two games on the calendar circled for awhile,” Kennedy added. “They will be very important for us if we’re going to have any chance to make the playoffs.”

Montclair’s lone win thus far has was against San Gabriel (21-7) while losses have been to Murrieta Mesa (70-14), Duarte (44-21) and Covina (31-7).

Kennedy said the biggest issue has been turnovers.

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