HS BASE: Father in trouble for allegedly punching Highland coach

A Palmdale father accused of punching Highland High School's baseball coach is awaiting trial at the Antelope Valley courthouse, according to the AV Press.

Michael Brintz, 38, who has pleaded not guilty to one count of felony battery of a school employee, was in a Lancaster courtroom briefly Monday morning where a judge ordered him to return May 12 for another pretrial hearing.

-- Gerry Gittelson