August 2007 Archives

Mark Tennis of calhisports.com does rankings right. Among his state Top 50 football teams from this general area are: 9. North, 23. Norco, 32. Vista Murrieta, 38, Redlands East Valley, 48. Colton. Actually, The Sun poll picked Colton No. 1 in the county, ahead of REV. Hmmmm. What do you think? What will happen Sept. 14 when REV visits Colton?

With former Arroyo Valley aquatics coach Dave Schiffner now working on his tan in Oahu, Arroyo Valley has named former Cajon coach John Anderson as its new water polo/swimming coach, Hawks athletic director Matt Howell said. Other new coaches at Arroyo are Matt Blennau (boys tennis) and John Delgado (cross country).

Goldenstatepreps.com has ranked Upland's Kyle Hughlock and Trey Farquhar of Redlands East Valley among the top 10 kickers/punters in the state.

The dog isn't fluent in Hawaiian, but has attempted to say "until we meet again" to former Arroyo Valley swimming and water polo coach Dave Schiffner.

Let the woofin' begin. Here are Prep-dog's fearless picks for Week 0 of the prep football season. So if you're a coach, get all those cliches ready like "We get no respect" and "The only people who expect us to win are right here in this room" and other assorted predictable, but occasionally effective laments. But remember, even if you're an underdog, you are by definition canine and so the Prep-dog still likes you. Here we go ...

Our intrepid High Desert reporter, Jim Long, tells us that new Ridgecrest Burroughs football coach Wayne Gracey played at Victor Valley College.

Prep-dog was perusing his binder full of fall prep schedules Thursday, when he noticed that Rim of the World was listed to host Redlands in a volleyball scrimmage on Monday, which is Labor Day.

Goldenstatepreps.com just posted its top 15 state linebackers, according to position.

When Brie Crosby called Granite Hills looking for a volleyball coaching job prior to last season, something struck Cougars athletic director Carolyn Ruhm.

Kaiser football coach Dick Bruich makes some interesting decisions on assistant coaches. While the veteran coach may be conservative on offense, he is not afraid to gamble on guys who fell out of favor as head coaches.

Yucaipa baseball star Matt Davidson came home from Venezuela a winner. The slugging junior earned a gold medal Saturday for helping the U.S. win the World Youth Baseball Championships in Barquisemeto, Venezuela.

Do you have a prep sports news tip, human-interest story idea or a funny anecdote for the Prep-dog? Contact him at (909) 386-3853 or berdooman@aol.com. Don't worry, he doesn't bite.

A belated congratulations to Serrano grad and current Bakersfield football coach Paul Golla and wife Shelly. Five months ago they welcomed Gunter Paul Golla III into the world ... a future Bakersfield Driller, no doubt.

The dog received a post card - well, a return phone call actually - from Bakersfield on Tuesay morning. It was from Serrano High and Chaffey College graduate Paul Golla. Golla is now the coach at Bakersfield High School, alma mater of Frank Gifford.

Redlands East Valley volleyball star Tori Brummett has made an oral commitment to Colorado State, Brummett's mother Elizabeth Brock told the Prep-dog.

Prep-dog here, welcoming you to the Sun's new high school sports blog. I'll be sniffing out stories and digging up anecdotes for your edification. Occasionally, the dog will do a little woofing, as well. And before you get all weird on me, Prep-dog is in no way affiliated with Redlands, Ayala or any other school employing a canine as a mascot. So settle down REV fans ... I have you covered. Check back often, because the dog is prolific and often nocturnal.

This is a test of the Prep-Dog blogging system.