January 2007 Archives

Alhambra's Zion Bebb expected to trade in Moors blue for Michigan blue.

We ran a list of where area players are headed and where others are considering in late December. Help us update this list with additional information
Zion Babb, Alhambra, WR/DB. (Michigan)
Lance Mitchell, Muir, DB, (Oregon State)
Andrew Roxas, St. Francis, OL, (Washington State)
Mike Harris, Duarte, G, (UCLA)
Jermaine Thomas, Duarte, Corner (Considering Fresno State, Kansas Nebraska)
David Potts, Monrovia, QB (Considering UNLV, Utah and several Pac-10 schools)
Eric Brooks, Monrovia, TE (Considering USC, Washington, Oregon State and others)
James Davis, Monrovia, RB (Considering California, Colorado, and others)
Lavelle Peterson, La Canada, RB (Considering Washington State, Fresno State, Arizona, Arizona State and others)
Kevin Hess, Arcadia, LB (Considering California, Wyoming, Arizona State and others)
Tyler Thompson, Monrovia, RB (Considering Colorado State, Oregon, UTEP)
Luke Collis, St. Francis, QB (NA)
Nick Ponce, Arcadia, QB (Considering Northern Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State and others)
Note: Information provided by Scout.Com

Question of the week: If you had to pick one team that had the best chance of winning a boys or girls CIF soccer title, who would it be?
He's got hops: Arcadia's Donnie Capps ,21, goes for the header in the first half as Arcadia beat Pasadena 4-2.

Star-News Boys Soccer top ten rankings
1. St. Francis (21-4)
I don't care if they lose to Loyola ten times, they're still the best around here.
2. Bosco Tech (13-4)
Campa knows this team better than I do, and he loves the Tigers
3. Arcadia (10-5-5)
Impressed they're fighting for league title after losing so many seniors
4. Marshall (10-3-2)
Cruising to Olympic League title. But how will they do in playoffs?
5. La Canada (8-6-2)
Not the La Canada of old, but on the way back regardless
6. San Marino (6-8-5)
Probably has best player in league in Raether
7. Temple City (7-4-6)
Only four losses is impressive
8. Monrovia (7-6-4)
Actually, expected more from Wildcats this season
9. South Pasadena (7-5-5)
Never know what to expect from Tigers
10. La Salle (5-4-7)
Okay, talked to their coach this week, and he assures me they need to be mentioned.
Local CIF rankings of note:
Div. I:1. Millikan, 2. Long Beach Wilson, 3. Los Alamitos, 4. Bell Gardens, 5. Loyola, 6. St. Francis, 7. Santa Margarita, 8. Royal, 9. Servite, 10. Damien
Div. V: 1. Salesian, 2. Fillmore, 3. Granite Hills, 4. San Gorgonio, 5. Hesperia, 6. San Marino, 7. Santa Paula, 8. Colton, 9. St. Genevieve, 10. Crossroads.
Div. VI: Bosco Tech No. 7.

Above: Aubrey Thurman, in black headband, of South Pasadena celebrates her goal against San Marino with Cat Messana, #19, and other teammates in first half South Pasadena's 2-1 victory over San Marino.
RHL girls soccer standings through Friday's games.
La Canada 11-4-4, 5-0-3, 13 points, vs. South Pasadena, vs. Monrovia
Monrovia 10-4-4, 5-0-3, 13 points, @San Marino, @ La Canada
South Pasadena 9-7-6, 5-1-2, 12 points, @La Canada, @Temple City
Temple City 10-9-3, 2-5-1, 5 points
San Marino 4-8-5, 1-4-3, 5 points
Blair 5-12, 0-8, 0 points.
Star-News Girls Soccer top ten rankings
1. La Salle (18-2-1)
With all their studs performing, they're winning Div. IV. Mark that down.
2. Maranatha (18-0-2)
Everyone's rooting for an undefeated season.
3. Westridge (8-2-5)
Ranking before Mayfield knocked them off, 2-0...Hmmm
4. FSHA (9-6-4)
Tologs know that if they competed in Div. IV or V, they would have a shot at a title.
5. La Canada (10-4-3)
Sources said they dominated Monrovia until allowig game-tying goal in final seconds.
6. Monrovia (8-4-2)
I'm sure Medina disagrees with my sources.
7. South Pasadena (7-6-7)
It has taken awhile, but here comes them Tigers.
8. Arcadia (10-6-3)
Better than last year, and rumor is, more young players on way to help future
9. Pasadena (10-5-2)
Had high hopes for this team. Too bad injuries and some attitudes got in the way
10. Flintridge Prep (8-9-3)
0-1-1 against Westridge

CIF rankings of note:
Div. IV: 1. La Serna, 2. Granite HIlls, 3. La Salle, 4. Paloma Valley, 5. Santa Ana Valley, 6. Serrano, 7. Sultana, 8. Santa Fe, 9. La Quinta, 10. Magnolia. (It's a joke no RHL teams are on this list)
Div. V:1. Maranatha, 2. Marymount, 3. Marlborough, 4. Brentwood, 5. St. Bonaventure.

Question of the week: Who wins if Renaissance Academy plays Pasadena in boys basketball?
Below: One of area's best coaches, Keppel's Hung Duong, talking to his team.

Star-News Boys Basketball top ten rankings
1. Pasadena (21-2)
Going for third straight undefeated season in Pacific
2. Renaissance Academy (19-1)
Not kidding, people are telling me they can beat PHS
3. La Canada (20-2)
When is the last time Spartans have lost two games in the same week?
4. La Salle (17-5)
Coach Steve Goldstein likes their chances in Div IV-A playoffs
5. Maranatha (14-7)
Coach Ravasady says Minutemen can win Div. V-AA title
6. Keppel (15-7)
Loss to Montebello on Tuesday hurt, but they can still win Almont
7. South Pasadena (16-7)
Let's see, Monrovia beat's L.C., and South Pas beats Monrovia. You explain it.
8. San Gabriel (15-8)
Fading down the stretch after promising start
9. Alhambra (14-9)
This ranking before Moors knocked off San Gabriel
10. Marshall (16-6)
Jerry's kids are dangerous when they're all healthy.
CIF rankings of note:
Div. II-AA: 1. Pasadena, 2. Bishop Montgomery, 3. Colony, 4. Hart, 5. Temecula Valley
Div. III-AA: 1. Campbell Hall, 2. Price, 3. La Canada, 4. Oak Park, 5. Lompoc, 6. Savanna, 7. Carpinteria, 8. Crossroads, 9. South Pasadena, 10. Brentwood, 12. Keppel, 15. Monrovia.
Division III-A:1. Serrano, 2. Laguna Beach, 3. Renaissance Academy, 4. Cathedral City, 5. Corona del Mar.
Div. IV-A:1. Twentynine Palms, 2. Whittier Christian, 3. St. Anthony, 4. La Salle, 5. Cerritos Valley Christian.
Div. V-AA1. Maranatha, 2. Pacific Hills, 3. LA Adventist, 4. Marshall, 5. Murrieta Calvary Chapel.


Above: Monrovia celebrates win over La Canada to take over first in RHL
Star-News Girls Basketball top ten rankings:
1. Muir (19-1)
Get ready for a long and joyous playoff run.
2. Monrovia (14-4)
After huge win over La Canada, think the big gym at APU spooked them against Bishop Amat.
3. Keppel (17-7)
Just wondering, are there any more Gupilan's on the way?
4. La Canada (13-9)
One player away from being a real power
5. Flintridge Prep (17-3)
Most athletic small school I've seen in a while
6. South Pasadena (14-5)
With all juniors, next year they will challenge for RHL title
7. Westridge (12-3)
Bet they can't wait to get Flintridge Prep back in their gym
8. San Marino (12-10)
Fourth best in tough league race
9. Rosemead (11-10)
Even in a down year, they can still win MVL
10. Alhambra (11-11)
Battling for a playoff spot

CIF rankings of note:
Div. I-A: 1. Hart, 2. Muir, 3. Redondo, 4. JW North, 5. San Clemente, 9. Burroughs.
Div. II-AA: 1. AB Miller, 2. Diamond Ranch, 3. Norco, 10. Monrovia
Div. IV-A:: 1. Laguna Hills, 2. Flintridge Prep, 3. University, 4. Westridge, 5. Sierra Vista
Div. V-AA: 1. Whittier Christian, 2. Village Christian, 3. Providence, 4. Villanova Prep, 5. La Reina, 6. Maranatha.

Rosemead football coach Matt Koffler confirmed that defensive coordinator Anthony White has been fired. Koffler said the team is looking to go in another direction. White becomes the second high profile Mission Valley League assistant coach to be fired this off-season. South El Monte assistant Jerry (Gerry?) Urias was fired prior to Christmas break.
White played running back and defensive back at Rosemead and won the high school Heisman Trophy in 1999. He then played for Urban Meyer at Utah before returning to the SGV to start a career as a coach. He led Rosemead's freshman team to the Mission Valley League title in 2004, but received some disdain around the league for allegedly running up scores.
White left after that season to be an assistant coach under Wilson's Robert Oviedo in 2005. He was back at Rosemead this past season after the Panthers lost four assistant coaches during the 2006 off-season. Rosemead's defense had to replace 10 starters going into the season, but still managed to finish in a three-way tie with Arroyo and South El Monte for the MVL title.

Mr. Aram Tolegian chased this down, anyone know of any other assistants shuffling around?

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I've been at the Star-News five years, and Nick Posthuma is as talented a forward as I have seen. Great first touch, great finisher, and only a junior. To have 21 goals in 22 games against the level of competition he is facing is very, very impressive.
I would encourage everyone to visit St. Francis next Monday night at 5 p.m., when the Knights take on Loyola for what should be for the Mission League title if the Knights take care of business the rest of the week.

Question of the week: Who is the leading candidate for Star-News boys and girls coach of the year honors?
Below: St. Francis High School players celebrate Monday's 3-0 victory over Harvard-Westlake and a first-half goal from Nick Swart, third from left.

Star-News Boys Soccer Top Ten
1. St. Francis (19-3)
Nick Posthuma with 21 goals
2. Bosco Tech (11-4)
No. 9 in Div. VI and climbing
3. Arcadia (8-4-5)
Unranked in Div. III; don't count them out
4. Marshall (11-3-1)
2-0-1 in Delphic, No. 5 in V-AA
5. La Canada (8-5-2)
Bounced back against SPas
6. Temple City (7-4-4)
Solid 2-2 in league
7. San Marino (5-7-3)
Impressive 2-2-1 in league
8. Monrovia (6-5-4)
2-0 loss to San Marino
9. Blair (8-4-3)
Struggled to 1-3 league start
10. La Salle (4-3-8)
Crushed SPas, 5-2

Star-News Girls Soccer Top Ten
1. La Salle (16-2-1)
Getting better each week
2. Maranatha (16-0-2)
Moved to No. 1 in Div. V
3. Westridge (7-1-5)
No. 8 in Div. III
4. FSHA (8-5-4)
Only 1-3-1 in Mission
5. Arcadia (9-5-2)
Tough 3-0 loss to C.V.
6. Monrovia (8-4-3)
Def. champs 3-0-1 in league
7. La Canada (6-4-2)
Showdown with Monrovia today
8. Flintridge Prep (8-7-3)
Solid third in Prep
9. Pasadena (9-4-1)
Might not make playoffs
10. South Pasadena (5-7-5)
In RHL race at 2-1-1
CIF Polls
Boys
Division I: 1. Millikan, 2. Long Beach Wilson, 3. Damien, 4. Santa Margarita, 5. Los Alamitos, 6. Bell Gardens, 7. Loyola, 8. St. Francis, 9. Dana Hills, 10. Lancaster.
Division V: 1. San Gorgonia, 2. Fillmore, 3. Salesian, 4. Colton, 5. Campbell Hall, 6. Oak Park, 7. Granite Hills, 8. South Pasadena, 9. Chadwick, 10. St. Genevieve.
Division VI: Bosco Tech No. 9
Note: No other local boys teams ranked other than St. Francis, South Pasadena and Bosco Tech.
Girls
Division III: 1. Sunny Hills, 2. Mayfair, 3. Santa Monica, 4. Chadwick, 5. Cypress, 6. Norco, 7. Santiago, 8. Westridge, 9. Fullerton, 10. Atascadero.
Division IV: 1. La Serna, 2. Granite Hills, 3. La Salle, 4. Santa Ana Valley, 5. Serrano, 6. Paloma Valley, 7. Santa Fe, 8. Rubidoux, 9. Bishop Montgomery, 10. Sultana. Note: No Rio Hondo League teams ranked.
Division V: 1. Maranatha, 2. Marlborough, 3. Marymount, 4. Brentwood, 5. Cerritos Valley Christian, 6. St. Bonaventure, 7. Nordoff, 8. Oaks Christian, 9. Oak Park, 10. Notre Dame Academy

Question of the week: Who's the leading contender for Star-News boys and girls coach of the year honors?
Below: Flintridge Prep's Laurel Myers (4) holds on to the ball during Thursday night's 45-21 win against Westridge

Star-News Boys Basketball Top Ten
1. La Canada (18-0)
Streak on the line this week
2. Pasadena (18-2)
27-straight league wins
3. Renaissance Academy (17-1)
Playing tough Pacific Hills next, No. 3 in III-A
4. La Salle (14-5)
Eight-game win streak snapped
5. Maranatha (12-7)
Handled rival Marshall
6. Keppel (13-7)
Quick 3-1 league start
7. San Gabriel (14-6)
Coming off tough week
8. Alhambra (12-8)
Struggling in league
9. Marshall (15-6)
Falling against good teams
10. South Pasadena (14-7)
Second best in Rio?

Star-News Girls Basketball Top Ten
1. Muir (17-1)
Huge win over Marlborough
2. Monrovia (12-3)
Facing L.C. and B.Amat this week
3. Keppel (15-7)
Shelley Gupilan has big week
4. La Canada (12-8)
Showdown with Monrovia next
5. South Pasadena (14-3)
Still third best in Rio
6. Flintridge Prep (15-3)
Lots of athletes on team
7. Westridge (11-3)
Can solve Flint Prep
8. San Marino (11-9)
Making playoffs will be tough
9. Rio Hondo Prep (12-5)
Record is impressive
10. Alhambra (9-11)
2-2 in league action

CIF POLLS
Boys:
Division II-AA: 1. Pasadena, 2. Bishop Montgomery, 3. Colony, 4. Chaparral, 5. Hart.
Division III-AA: 1. Campbell Hall, 2. La Canada, 3. Price, 4. Lompoc, 5. Brentwood
Division III-A: 1. Serrano, 2. Laguna Beach, 3. Renaissance Academy, 4. Cathedral City, 5. Corona del Mar
Division IV-A: 1. Twentynine Palms, 2. Whittier Christian, 3. St. Anthony, 4. Cerritos Valley Christian, 5. La Salle
Division V-A: 1. Pacific Hills, 2. Maranatha, 3. L.A. Adventist, 4. Woodcrest Christian, 5. Marshall
Girls
Division I-A: 1t. Hart, 1t. Redondo, 3. Muir, 4. JW North, 5. San Clemente
Division II-AA: Others: 11. Monrovia, 16. La Canada
Division II-A: Others, 7. Keppel
Division IV-A: 1. Laguna Hills, 2. University, 3. Flintridge Prep, 4. Sierra Vista, 5. Beaumont
Division V-A: 1. Whittier Christian, 2. Village Christian, 3. Providence, 4. La Reina, 5. Maranatha.

If you couldn't make it, we've got it. The Tussle hits the floor

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It's a simple question. Who is the greatest West San Gabriel Valley high school football coach in history. I've compiled a top five list, but I'm sure there are others to talk about.
Also wondering, will anyone from today's group of coaches like Mike Mooney, Steve Garrison, JIm Bonds and Ken Drain ever be remembered alongside these great coaches when their coaching days are long gone?

1. Bob Hitchcok, Temple City High School
Hitchcock led one of the greatest runs in CIF-SS history. The Rams great led the TCHS' football team to seven CIF championships from 1970 to 1977, including four straight from 1970-73, which included a 46-game undefeated streak. Many Hitchcock players went on to athletic careers in college and the NFL. You could say he's the John Wooden of the WSGV.

2. Jim Brownfield, Muir HIgh School
The legendary Brownfield is still one of the most respected coaches ever, not just because of what he accomplished in football, but what he did as a coach in track too. Brownfield's record at Muir High School as a track and football coach was phenomenal and included 22 Pacific League Championships, six CIF Championships, two State Championships, and 15 Coach of the Year titles including two at the National level. His win-loss record at Muir High School in the 1980-1990s was an incredible 191 wins, only 14 losses, and 1 tie. In football, Brownfield led the Mustangs to CIF championships in 1985 and '86, which are two teams that many consider the best ever.

3. Ray Solari, South Pasadena
The Tigers coach from 1953-72 had quite a run, and one of the best of his generation. He led the Tigers to their first CIF championship game in 1955, and then led the Tigers to three memorable CIF championships in 1962,
'66 and '69.

4. Jack Friedman, St. Francis
The greatest Golden Knight had two stints as head coach, from 1953-65 and again from 1968-78. He put Knights football on the map, leading them to a 29-game winning streak and two consecutive CIF championships in 1963 & '64.

5. Bill Maloney, San Marino
As the head coach from 1983-96, Maloney's Titans compiled an oustanding 104-47-4 record, which included a 1988 CIF championship. Maloney returned to San Marino in 1997 to serve as defensive coordinator under then coach Mike Mooney, and returned again in 2001 and '02 to serve as defensive coordinator before being named head coach one final time in 2003. He'll go down as one of the greatest defensive coach in WSGV history.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Based on these CIF rankings, which local schools have the best chance of bringing home a CIF title?
CIF NOTABLES
Boys Soccer: St. Francis earns a No. 8 ranking in Div. I; Arcadia moves to No. 9 in Div. III and Bosco Tech slips to No. 4 in Div. VI.
Girls Soccer: Westridge No. 8 in Div. III, La Salle No. 3. in Div. IV and Maranatha No. 2 in Div. V.

Star-News Boys Soccer top ten:
1. St. Francis (17-3)
2. Arcadia (8-3-4)
3. Bosco Tech (10-4)
4. La Canada (7-4-2)
5. Marshall (7-3-1)
6. Temple City (6-3-4)
7. Pasadena (4-4-2)
8. South Pasadena (6-3-4)
9. Rosemead (6-0-1)
10. Monrovia (5-4-4)
CIF Rankings
Division I
1. Milikan, 2. LB Wilson, 3. Damien, 4. Santa Margarita, 5. Los Alamitos, 6. Bell Gardens, 7. Loyola, 8. St. Francis, 9. Royal, 10. Palmdale
Division III
1. Santa Ana, 2. Santa Ana Valley, 3. La Mirada, 4. Bellflower, 5. Norwalk, 6. La Habra, 7. Corona, 8. Sunny Hills, 9. Arcadia, 10. Paramount.
Division V
1. Fillmore, 2. San Gorgonio, 3. Hesperia, 4. Granite Hills, 5. Campbell Hall, 6. Salesian, 7. South Pasadena, 8. Azusa, 9. Chadwick, 10. Oaks Christian.
Division VI
1. Dunn, 2. Archbishop, 3. Woodcrest Christian, 4. Wage Hill, 5. Bosco Tech.

Star-News Girls Soccer Top Ten
1. La Salle (15-2-1)
2. Maranatha (12-0-3)
3. FSHA (8-3-4)
4. Westridge (6-1-4)
5. Arcadia (7-4-2)
6. Monrovia (7-4-1)
7. Pasadena (7-4-1)
8. Flintridge Prep (7-6-3)
9. Mayfield (6-3)
10. South Pasadena (5-7-4)
CIF Rankings
Division III
1. Sunny Hills, 2. Mayfair, 3. Chadwick, 4. Santa Monica, 5. Cypress, 6. Norco, 7. Santiago, 8. Westridge, 9. Fullerton, 10. San Gorgonio
Division IV
1. La Serna, 2. Granite Hills, 3. La Salle, 4. Santa Ana Valley, 5. Serrano, 6. Paloma Valley, 7. Sultana, 8. Santa Fe, 9. Century, 10. Bishop Montgomery.
Division V
1. Marlborough, 2. Maranatha, 3. Marymount, 4. Brentwood, 5. Cerritos Valley Christian, 6. Nordoff, 7. Oaks Christian, 8. Oak Park, 9. Notre Dame Academy, 10. San Jacinto

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Based on new CIF polls, which local school has the best chance of bringing home a CIF title?
New CIF Polls: Pasadena Boys top-ranked in Div. II-AA, Marshall and Maranatha No. 2 and No. 3 respectively in V-AA. Muir girls No. 2 in Div. I-A.

Star-News Boys Basketball Top Ten
1. La Canada (16-0)
2. Pasadena (15-2)
3. Renaissance Academy (15-1)
4. La Salle (13-4)
5. San Gabriel (13-4)
6. Alhambra (11-7)
7. Maranatha (11-7)
8. Marshall (14-4)
9. Keppel (11-7)
10. Muir (8-2)
Notable CIF-Rankings:
Div. II-AA
1. Pasadena, 2. Bishop Montgomery, 3. San Gorgonio, 4. Colony, 5. Chaparral
Division III-AA
1. Campbell Hall, 2. La Canada, 3. Price, 4. Lompoc, 5. Brentwood
Division IV-A.
1. Whittier Christian, 2. Twentynine Palms, 3. Cerritos Valley Christian, 4. St. Anthony, 5. La Salle
Division V-AA
1. Pacific Hills, 2. Marshall, 3. Maranatha, 4. Fairmont Prep, 5. Los Angeles Baptist.

Star-News Girls Basketball Top Ten
1. Muir (13-1)
2. Monrovia (10-3)
3. Keppel (11-7)
4. South Pasadena (13-2)
5. La Canada (9-8)
6. Flintridge Prep (12-3)
7. Westridge (10-2)
8. San Marino (11-7)
9. La Salle (6-7)
10. Rio Hondo Prep (12-3)
Notable CIF rankings:
Division I-A
1. Hart, 2. Muir, 3. Redondo, 4. San Clemente, 5. JW North
Division II-AA
1. AB Miller, 2. Diamond Ranch, 3. Norco, 4. Etiwanda, 5. Notre Dame, OTHERS, 12. Monrovia, 15. La Canada
Division II-A
1. Ayala, 2. Vista Murrieta, 3. Cajon, 4. Perris, 5. Temescal Canyon, OTHERS, 7. Keppel
Division IV-A
1. Laguna Hills, 2. University, 3. Flintridge Prep, 4. Sierra Vista, 5. Beaumont, OTHERS, 8. Westridge, 11. Rio Hondo Prep, 13. Duarte.
Division V-AA
1. Whittier Christian, 2. Village Christian, 3. Providence, 4. Maranatha, 5. La Reina.

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Coach charged with crime
City says Mills allowed fight
By Kenneth Todd Ruiz and Mary Frances Gurton Staff Writers
PASADENA - The City Prosecutor's office filed charges Wednesday against a Pasadena High School football coach accused of allowing a fight to occur between two students last month.

Misdemeanor charges were filed against head coach Kevin Mills two days after he was placed on paid leave by the Pasadena Unified School District for allegedly permitting his nephew Michael Harrison, a PHS football player, to get into a fight with a student from rival Muir High School in the PHS gym.

The two students had gotten into an altercation, after which Mills "took the kids and allowed them to fight each other in his presence," said Cmdr. John Perez of the Pasadena Police Department.

Mills is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, officials said.

"The kids had some minor scrapes and bruises," Perez said Thursday. "However, misdemeanor charges were filed against him yesterday."

Mills has referred all questions to his attorney, Pamela Dansby-De Catur.

In a statement released Wednesday night, she said Mills denied the allegations and would cooperate with any investigation.

"Kevin Mills has been a dedicated coach and teacher within the Pasadena Unified School District for over 10 years. He operates with all kids' best interest in mind and is appalled and dismayed that he could be accused of any level of misconduct involving children," the attorney's statement said.

School board member Bill Bibbiani said he believed the district's action against Mills came in response to the incident in the Muir gym.

"I'm aware of allegations that parents have spoken of in response to an incident after the \ football game and apparently some incident before the Christmas break," Bibbiani said.

City prosecutors also are investigating accusations that Harrison's father, also named Michael Harrison, 36, of Pasadena, punched a Muir football player moments after the Mustangs defeated PHS in the

Nov. 9 Turkey Tussle game at the Rose Bowl.

PHS Athletic Director Tony Brooks defended Mills, and said parents often complain about coaches and their methods.

"He knows what he wants from his players, and he holds them responsible and accountable for academics and as citizens on this campus," Brooks said. "Certain philosophies don't always mesh with every parent and student-athlete that come across them."

Brooks, who has coached and taught at the school for 20 years, said he was not present the day of the alleged incident at Muir and was "in the dark" about the investigation.

Parent Janelle Harvey, 33, said she removed her son from PHS because of what she called Mills' abusive training tactics.

She said her son, now enrolled in a nearby private high school, told her Mills allowed student-athletes to fight, among other allegations.

Mills also worked at Washington Elementary, Wilson Middle School and Blair High School prior to coming to PHS in 2005. Besides coaching football, he also teaches mathematics at PHS.

St. Francis senior quarterback Luke Collis earned Star-News quarterback of the year honors, and with others graduating like Monrovia's David Potts, Muir's Lance MItchell, Temple City's Riley Saxon, South Pasadena's Michael Flynn, and Arcadia's Nick Ponce, who will be the man in 2007?

Top Six Fall Choices:
1. Tyron Crockom, Pasadena - Without a doubt the leading contender after throwing for 2,050 yards and 20 touchdowns to earn Star-News second team honors. And with Star-News first team receiver Michael Harrison back, there is no reason to believe the Bulldogs won't be airing it out all next season.
2. Austin Heyworth, St. Francis - The senior-to-be is expected to replace Luke Collis, and at 6-3 and 190 pounds, he has the size and frame you like in a high school quarterback. With super sophomore Dietrich Riley along with Kyle Wong and Kevin Garcia back at receivers, the next QB has all the pieces in place to shine.
3. Alex Clash or Matt Schiltz, Maranatha - Two fine quarterbacks, what a great problem to have. Clash led them early in the season before being injured, then Schiltz led them to a championship game. Coach Joel Murphy will have a tough time deciding between the two, and with RB Mark Love back, this offense should shine.
4. Chase Rettig, (So) or Ryan Doeppel (Sr), La Salle - Whoever replaces Matt Kohorst will probably do fine, because these are two good choices. Okay La Salle bloggers, who will it be?
5. Kevan Walker, Arcadia - Apaches coach Jon Dimalante has said that he is willing to try Walker - a WR/DB - at quaterback for his senior season. He is probably the most talented football player returning in 2007, so there is no reason to believe that with his football IQ (His dad is the def. coordinator at UCLA) he can make the transition.
6. Richard Kilbury, Monrovia - Kilbury will be a junior, and at 6-1 and 170 pounds, will have the tough task of replacing Potts, a three-year varsity starter. In a brief back-up role this season, Kilbury was 5-for-10 for 44 yards.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the area's best boys and girls soccer player?
Below: La Salle's tongue-waggling Laura Hill celebrates game-winning goal with Lauren McAulay in last week's 1-0 win over Bishop Amat.

Star-News Boys Soccer top ten rankings
1. St. Francis (16-3) - Boys soccer rules the school
2. Bosco Tech (9-3) - Should win Camino Real league
3. Marshall (6-3-1) - Should be better than this
4. Arcadia (6-3-4) - 2-0-1 in league action
5. Pasadena (5-2-1) - Struggling 0-2-1 league start
6. Temple City (5-2-4) - Only two losses in 11 games
7. La Canada (3-3-1) - Struggled in own tournament
8. South Pasadena (6-3-2) - Solid 1-1 tie against Schurr
9. Rosemead (4-0-1) - Wins over Monrovia, St. Paul
10. Monrovia (5-3-3) - Another RHL toughie
Boys Soccer Athlete of the week interview with St. Francis goalkeeper Nick Goldreich
http://lang.sgvtribune.com/multimedia/asps/011007_pas-baow.asp

Star-News Girls Soccer top ten rankings
1. La Salle (12-2-1) - Hasn’t ducked anyone
2. Maranatha (10-0-3) - 38 goals and only four against
3. FSHA (8-2-3) - Mission League is unforgiving
4. Westridge (4-1-4) - Great defense, not enough offense
5. Arcadia (6-4-2) - Huge 2-1 win over PHS
6. Pasadena (7-2) - Awful 1-2 league start
7. San Marino (4-5-2) - 0-0 tie against Maranatha
8. Monrovia (5-4-1) - Winless in last five
9. Flintridge Prep (6-6-2) - 2-2 tie against Westridge
10. South Pasadena (3-7-3) -Losing all the close ones

Girls athlete of the week interview with San Marino goalkeeper Sarah Morgan
http://lang.sgvtribune.com/multimedia/asps/011007_pas-gaow.asp

NEW CIF POLLS RELEASED THIS WEEK, AND IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD FOR AREA TEAMS.
Boys Soccer CIF notes St. Francis earned a No. 6 ranking in Div. I, but no Pacific League teams were ranked in Div. III. In Div. IV, Temple City is No. 10, and Bosco Tech is No. 6 in Div. VI
Girls Soccer notesMaranatha earned the highest ranking with a No. 2 in Div. V, and Westridge was ranked No. 8 in Div. III. La Salle checked in at No. 5 in Div. IV, and that was it. No Rio Hondo league teams ranked In Div. IV or Pacific League teams in Div. II

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the area's best boys and girls basketball player?
Below: Pasadena's Nigel Ajere, who had 20 points and 15 rebounds against Arcadia last week.

Star-News Boys Basketball top ten rankings
1. La Canada (14-0) - Won’t be touched in RHL
2. Pasadena (13-2) - Won 22 straight in Pacific
3. Renaissance Academy (12-1) - Can compete with top two
4. Alhambra (11-5) - Almont League favorites?
5. La Salle (11-4) - Finding groove; four straight wins
6. San Gabriel (12-4) - Playing best ball in years
7. Maranatha (9-7) - Short-handed most of season
8. Marshall (13-3) - Big win over Keppel
9. Keppel (10-6) - Drops after third straight loss
10. Muir (7-7) - Can’t find consistency

Star-News Girls Basketball top ten poll
1. Muir (11-1) - Starting five can hang with anyone
2. Monrovia (8-3) - Big game against SPas tonight
3. Keppel (9-7) -Tournament tested Aztecs for real
4. South Pasadena (12-1) - Area’s biggest surprise
5. La Canada (7-7) - Record reflects tough opponents
6. Flintridge Prep (10-3) - Deepest team in Prep League
7. San Marino (10-6) - Another solid RHL team
8. Westridge (9-2) - Close loss to SPas on Monday
9. Rio Hondo Prep (11-3) - Notch below Westridge, FPrep
10. Blair (9-5) - Vikings are another surprise

Pacific League All-League football team
Player of the year: Joe Wiggans (Burroughs)
Offensive player of the year: Bryan Arceo (Burroughs)
Co-Defensive players of the year: Lance Mitchell (Muir), Kevin Hess (Arcadia)
Lineman of the year: Nick Bryant (Burroughs)
First team offense
QB - Tyron Crockum (Pasadena)
AP - Eugene Palmer (Muir)
RB - Marcus Hood (Burbank)
RB - Willie Youngblood (Muir)
TE - Wendell Jackson (Muir)
WR - Armon Binns (Pasadena)
WR - Michael Harrison (Pasadena)
OL - Andrew Macapagal (Arcadia)
OL - Lance Barchan (Arcadida)
OL - Luthern Moore (Burbank)
OL - Maidaa Maidaa (Burbank)
OL - Cory Galbraith (Crescenta Valley)
OL - Zachary Gupton (Muir)
OL - Jovan Brown (Pasadena)
PK - Anthony Seiler (Burbank)
First team defense
DE - Daniel Steffey (Burroughs)
DE - John Patton Jr. (Muir)
DE - Drake Cathcart (Pasadena)
LB - Andrew Rodriguez (Burbank)
LB - Antonio Hernandez (Burbank)
LB - Keith Recchia (Burroughs)
LB - Kyel Burdrick (Burroughs)
LB - Rashan Tillman (Muir)
FS - Mohamed Issa (Arcadia)
FS - Chad Nichols (Burbank)
DL - Jordan Sanders (Burbank)
DL - Luther Moore (Burbank)
DL - James Dunlap (Muir)
DB - Kevan Walker (Arcadia)
DB - James Antaplyan (Burbank)
P - Forrest Reed (Arcadia)
Click below for Almont, Prep, Alpha and Camino Real League teams

Of our area's top football recruits, who will have the most success on the next level?
Zion Babb, Alhambra, WR/DB. (Michigan)
Lance Mitchell, Muir, DB, (Oregon State)
Andrew Roxas, St. Francis, OL, (Washington State)
Mike Harris, Duarte, G, (UCLA)
Jermaine Thomas, Duarte, Corner (Considering Fresno State, Kansas Nebraska)
David Potts, Monrovia, QB (Considering UNLV, Utah and several Pac-10 schools)
Eric Brooks, Monrovia, TE (Considering USC, Washington, Oregon State and others)
James Davis, Monrovia, RB (Considering California, Colorado, and others)
Lavelle Peterson, La Canada, RB (Considering Washington State, Fresno State, Arizona, Arizona State and others)
Kevin Hess, Arcadia, LB (Considering California, Wyoming, Arizona State and others)
Tyler Thompson, Monrovia, RB (Considering Colorado State, Oregon, UTEP)
Luke Collis, St. Francis, QB (NA)
Nick Ponce, Arcadia, QB (Considering Northern Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State and others)
Note: Information provided by Scout.Com

NOTE: I will release two All-League lists per day
Rio Hondo League - First Team
MVP's: Dwight Broadnax (TCity), Lavelle Peterson (La Canada)
Offensive back of the year: David Potts (Monrovia)
Offensive lineman of the year: Brian Soumakian (Temple City)
All Purpose player of the year: Shawn Sparks (Monrovia)
Defensive back of the year: Matt Moreno (Temple City)
Linebacker of the year: Joshua Parrish (South Pasadena)
Defensine lineman of the year: Albert Arnold (Monrovia)
First Team offense
RB - James Davis (Monrovia)
RB - Kyle O'Malley (Temple City)
RB - John Trawick (San Marino)
QB - Riley Saxon (Temple City)
WR - Matt Forgatch (San Marino)
WR - Andy Hebblethwaite (Temple City)
TE - Andy Rios (Temple City)
Tackle - Brian Ly (Temple City)
Tackle - Jose Soberanis (Monrovia)
Guard - Justin Luthey (La Canada)
Guard - Cary Smith (Temple City)
PK - Sean Kelley (Monrovia)
Defense
DB - Connor Berry (South Pas)
DB - Charles Kim (Temple City)
DB - Brian Schmidt (La Canada)
DB - Tyler Thompson (Monrovia)
LB - Williams Do (Temple City)
LB - John Ni (San Marino)
LB - Anthony Taylor (Monrovia)
DL - Paul Jeong (South Pasadena)
DL - Kyle O'Malley (Temple City)
DL - Spencer Tompkins (La Canada)
DE - Scott Hou (San Marino)
DE - Roger Romero (La Canada)
P - Chandler Blevins (South Pasadena)
Click below for Mission League

If you were the schedule-maker, what area football match-ups would you like to see?
My top five wishes.
1. St. Francis vs. Muir - Now that they're not in the same division, is there any reason why the top private and public schools locally do not play each other anymore? Would there be a better area game than this? I've enjoyed the annual season-kickoff between Arcadia and St. Francis, but a Mustangs-Golden Knights game is more intriguing.
Who would win if they played in the fall: St. Francis
2. La Salle vs. Pasadena - The battle for Sierra Madre Blvd., would be special. Another public vs. private special. The bragging rights would be off the charts. We can't get these two to play a basketball game, but now that La Salle has lights, this is a future no-brainer.
Who would win if they played in the fall: Pasadena
3. Maranatha vs. South Pasadena - Close enough in proximity, and a good test for the Minutemen against an upper-division opponent. I would love to see Maranatha take the La Salle approach, and schedule more of the Rio Hondo League teams. They're not ready for the Monrovia's and Temple City's, but a Minutemen-Tigers matchup would be a good one.
Who woulud win if they played in the fall: Maranatha
4. Rio Hondo Prep vs. Temple City - Maybe it's a blowout, but I would love to see the little guys get a shot. I already think they can play with and beat the Blair's, Keppel's, and even the San Marino's and San Gabriel's of the area. But with the division the Kares are asked to play in, these are the types of games they need. Question is, would someone like Temple City, Alhambra or Rosemead give the little guys a shot?
Who would win if they played in the fall: Temple City
5. Monrovia vs. Alhambra - Obviously a Monrovia-Muir game isn't going to happen anytime soon, but a Wildcats-Moors game would be interesting. Both teams are always in our top ten. They usually play common opponents, but I'd like to see them play each other.
Who would win if they played in the fall: Alhambra

Spartans move ahead of PHS, claim top spot.

Star-News Boys Basketball Top Ten
1. La Canada 14-0 (Three tournament titles, Hofman doing best coaching job)
2. Pasadena (Losses to 14-1 St. Monica, and 14-2 Dos Pueblos)
3. Renaissance Academy 11-1 (Won two tournament titles)
4. Keppel 10-5 (Still favorite to win Almont)
5. Alhambra 10-5 (Beat Marshall and Maranatha in La Salle/TC tournament)
6. La Salle 9-4 (All losses to quality teams)
7. Maranatha 9-6 (Played Hoover, Alhambra tough, beat Marshall)
8. Muir 6-6 (After PHS, played next toughest schedule)
9. Marshall 12-3 (Exposed in La Salle/TC tournament, three losses)
10. San Gabriel 10-4 (Loss to South Hills in SGH tournament final)

Star-News Girls Basektball Top Ten
1. Muir 9-1 (Only loss to LB Poly, No. 2 in nation by USA Today. Wins over Bishop Amat, Bishop Montgomery and two wins over Monrovia. Impressive!
2. Monrovia 7-2 (Hey, when only two losses are to Muir, you're doing something right. Wildcats did win 16-team Arroyo tournament, beating La Canada in final.
3. Keppel 9-7 (To have a winning record after competing in Brea Olinda, Magnolia and Ayala Best of West tournament says enough).
4. South Pasadena 11-1 (Pasadena Poly tournament champs are area's biggest surprise).
5. La Canada 7-7 (Don't let record fool you, they've played a quality schedule).
6. Flintridge Prep 9-3 (Favored to win Prep League, all starters back from last season)
7. San Marino 9-6 (Beat Don Lugo in Don Lugo tournament)
8. Westridge 8-1 (Not tested yet, but record impressive)
9. Rio Hondo Prep 10-2 (Are they this good?)
10. Blair 9-5 (Very improved over last season)

La Salle's Glendale Tournament title moves Lancers to top spot.

Star-News Girls Soccer Top Ten
1. La Salle 10-3 (Wins tournament loaded with toughies)
2. Westridge 4-1-3 (Only loss to Chadwick)
3. Flintridge Sacred Heart 7-2-3 (third in Glendale tourney)
4. Pasadena 5-1 (League opening loss to Crescenta Valley, 2-1)
5. Maranatha 10-0-2 (Wins St. Margaret's tournament, still undefeated)
6. Monrovia 5-3-1 (Lost three of last four, including loss to Pasadena, tie against FSHA)
7. Flintridge Prep 5-6-1 (Big losses to Maranatha, Sacred Heart)
8. South Pas 3-7-3 (lost five of last six)
9. Arcadia 3-6-1 (Have won two straight)
10. San Marino 1-4-1 (Some close losses in there)
Note: What's going on with Rio Hondo League teams? Only Monrovia has a winning record going into league.

Star-News Boys Soccer Top Ten
1. St. Francis 14-2, (Nobody even close)
2. Bosco Tech 8-2 (32 goals for, eight against)
3. La Canada 3-0-1 (Big win over Marshall, 1-0)
4. Marshall 6-3-1 (4-1-1 against locals, loss to La Canada)
4. Arcadia 4-2-2 (0-0 tie against Muir)
6. Pasadena 4-1-2 (Wins over La Salle, TC, Crescenta Valley)
7. Temple City 4-1-3 (Only loss to PHS)
8. South Pasadena 6-3-2 (Great record against tough schedule)
9. Monrovia 5-3-3 (Did OK in Wilson and Don Lugo tournaments)
10. La Salle 3-3-3 (Up and down since the start)
Note: Records are those reported to MaxPreps. Not all records are completely updated, so if anyone knows up-to-date records for these teams, blog it!