Dash transfers to Miller

Fontana sophomore all-league running back David Dash has transferred to Miller, Fohi coach Lance Ozier told the Prep-dog this morning.

"It's unfortunate, but we feel like we're in good shape anyway," Ozier said.

Dash ran for 1,211 yards on 193 carries and scored seven touchdowns last season for the Steelers (2-8).

On the other side of town, it's not exactly bad news for the Rebels, who went 10-2 last season and finished second in the Citrus Belt League.

"He's a good athlete and a pleasant young man," Miller coach Jeff Steinberg said. "His grades are in order and everything."

Steinberg said he is unsure whether Dash will be able to play varsity next season due to the transfer, but that the family will pursue a hardship waiver with the CIF-SS.

"I talked with his dad about the possibility of (Dash) not being able to play varsity and they said they're willing to accept whatever the CIF's decision is," Steinberg said.

Dash's name did not ring a bell to CIF-SS spokesman Thom Simmons, but he shed some light on the topic anyway.

"The only way he can transfer from School A to School B (and be able to play immediately on varsity) is by bonafide move or hardship, if he's past the first day of 10th grade," Simmons said.