The shot heard around the SGV ...

Yeah, I believe that lady was right about there not be a change at Glendora in their baseball program. Jacobsen and Leduc don't have the stones to make a change despite everyone, including assistant coaches wanting a change at the top. Its an old boys club at Glendora and anyone who knows Glendora knows that no one even sneazes at Glendora without Leduc's approval. If someone cares about the program, they'll make a change, but don't hold your breath because Henley is good at stong arming people who don't agree with him. There is no comprimise with this guy and yet, his way is 14-33-1 over the past three years in league. Great road to follow the little guy on!

Amat vs. Northview?

Umm...this game has been played already peeps...Ya'll crack me up sometimes...

Amat defeated NV this year 6-2 at the Glendora Tournament...

Old News would not appear so new to some of you if some of you actually did a bit of research (i.e. Maxpreps)

Too bad for the Glendora baseball players!

The athletes and the program deserve better

That would be too bad if you are right. How much LOSING can one program that used to be proud go through without a change? If Leduc doesn't make a change, parents will send their kids to other school's so as to not put up with the Henley doctrine.

Just a note regarding recent rumors re: Henley leaving Glendora. It isn't true! Check with the schools AD if you don't believe it. I am a reliable source who works in his district. Let's talk about the twelve scholar athletes and two valedictorians on the 2007 team instead. The purpose of a blog is to promote what? Let's spread the right word about student athletes and programs, not slanderous untrue statements!

AnyMouse,

I hope Amat does well in playoffs as I do with Northview. I wish all the teams would have been still playing. I know RJ very well and a bunch of Amat players too. It can be funny how things get said on the this blog comparing schools when many of the players from these schools are actualy friends and play summer ball together.

My son will not be able to attend Amat for 13 more years.

No comparison,
You idiot, you don't even know the lineup of Northview. You put 3 or 4 wrong guys at positions that they don't start at or not even on the team. Don't make unintelligent posts about a team unless you know them. I think your coach vote is not accurate as well...Sorry, but not everyone loves your school or better yet, your coach...I take Northview coach in a heartbeat.

"Its about time," I hope you're right about Henley. He is a cancer in the baseball program at Glendora...and what nobody gets is that his impact is so negative on so many young lives and he doesn't care.....he thinks everybody else just doesn't get it. If its three people saying it, believe the coach, if its several people each year, the team isn't winning and the program is heading south, its time for a change. Move on Henley.

I have heard through some teacher friends that the coach of glendora's varsity baseball team isn't coming back!! Has he been having any problems?

Joe Amat and Amat85,

Thank you for responding to my post with some thought and tact, I feel the need to respond at times to other bloggers who write what I would call false comparisons without any facts to back them up...

It was wrong to place all Lancers into a specific category and I apologize to both of you as well as current and former students of your proud institution for my generalization...

DV or not I hope to see your boys mow through what is ahead of them and win their respective division...

AnyMouse...

AnyMouse,

You lump all Amat alum and fans into one group based on this blog. Please remember that thousands have passed thru the school and it is just a few chose to write on this blog. I have spoken to quite a few alums and they find is dishearting that all Amat alums are looked at this way. We are proud of our school just as anyone of would be of thier school.
I would love all the SGV HS teams do well. Talking to players from each team in the playoffs have said they would like to see all the teams do well. I have not heard a one say anything negative about another HS.

Did san dimas win?

Mouse,

You are welcome ! Just sick and tired of hearing the whole DV thing ! The kids on the team are'nt going to try any less just cuz it's DV. They are in a no win situation !!! If they win it, well they should have it's DV & if they lose ??? What will you & everyone say then ???

Northview wins...CO up big.

Any news from CO and NV?

AnyMouse,

It's probably nol more fair to lump all of the amat posts together than it is to group that whole Valle Vista league thread, or the Charter Oak fiasco, or the South Hills backbiting sessions. It seems to me that there are enough skeletons in everyones closet that generalizations are not a good idea and no one is immune. I'm sure that there are many Covina posters that you'd prefer not to claim.

I know that there are MANY lancers who routinely cheer for other schools in the valley and ALWAYS when they are against schools from outside our area. The more WE all win the better WE all look. (Selfishly, if amat is to make the claim that we are the best in the valley, it only makes sense to hope that the valley looks as good as possible. Otherwise it looks just like winning a DV championship...OOPS! : )

I'd just as soon see Nogales beat Loyola (and I'm ticked that they knocked of SH) in DIII, CO or SD vs Northview and amat beat Monrovia in the finals of each division. Heck, GO Southland Christian in DVII !!! Let's hope they get by Packinghouse Christian in the semis (...yes - that is a real school)

I think what get's the lancer faithful is smacking a division that we were put in (not of our choosing, and belittling teh Del rey League, when in fact, it isn't half bad. La Salle won a tournament in Vegas , beating a tough Bishops Gormon team that defeated a 21-10 La Mirada team (still alive in DIII) in the finals of the Bishop Gorman tourney. St Paul, who defeated Glendora, is still playing and faces Monrovia - so we'll see how they fair. Bishop Montgomery beat St Paul 2 out of 3 and even St Monica beat Salesian (I just thru that in for my good buddy "Mean Machine : )

Granted that was then and this is now - but comparitive scores is all we can go by. So the league isn;t that bad and would compete favorably against most teams (yes - most) in the valley.

Good Luck to all

Langaro,

Thank you for proving my point...

Classless pompous buffoons...

Best Regards,
AnyMouse...

Badcomparison,

When Amat & Northview played earlier this season, was that DIII or DV ??? That's right ! It did'nt matter what Div it was.

MinniMouse,

Get over it !!! You want some cheese with that wine ???

No Comparison,

You guys never give up do you?

Your comparisons are based upon?

So much disrespect shown to every school in the SGV not named Bishop Amat, how unrealistic...

I am starting to quickly lose respect for your school and alumni due to these threads and the comments they brazenly post...

Classless pompous buffoons, you nauseate me...

AnyMouse...

How do people become such experts...

GOOD LUCK TODAY VIKINGS!
You make us proud!

Although Northview has done well you can't compare them to Amat:

AP- Olivares, Eusebio, Zuniga, Estrada
NVP- Rodriguez, Elias, Andrade, Banuelos
Edge Amat

AC-Bonilla
NVC-Williams, Juarez
Edge Northview

A1B-Fox
NV-Elias
Edge Amat

A2B-Munoz
NV2B-Orona, Jaramillo
Edge Amat

ASS-Reyes
NVSS-Pedroza
Edge Amat

A3B-Mistone
NV3B-Banuelos
Edge Amat

AOF- Olivares, Eusebio, Bergara, Seymour, Lenhart
NVOF- Davis, Arnold, Vldez, Ramirez, Rodriguez
Edge- Northview

Coaching
Amat- Nieto
Northview- Murph
Edge Amat

Final Score
Amat 6
Northview 2

Just like the score of the game they played on the field!

Better overall team than NV...? I'm not sure about that...I think there's some more credentialed people than you that would disagree with you...Congrats to Amat, but I wouldn't walk around too tall or spouting off. The boys from NV are right there with you. That's a compliment to both teams. Good luck to both. Good luck to Charter Oak today too.

Amat, just like northview has progressed since the 2nd game of the season and your're right. it would not be the same, because it would not be close the second time around. Amat has a way more solid lineup 1-9. They are just an overall better team when compared to Northview.

The voice of NV to the SG Valley? IN YOUR DREAMS!! To the team/coaches/players -- WIN!!

no the guy on the PA system is the voice of the vikings so go to a game and here him because you are no viking NV fan. stop making us look bad.

For all those idiot who think i am not a NV guy think again, i am always around you, I am the voice of NV to the SG valley

I want to wish Northview Baseball the best of luck on Friday. I hope they win and continue on with their great season. Go Vikings Go

sgvbaseballfan
Thanks for the info. I was stuck at work and did not get to the game on Tuesday, but I will defintely be there tomarrow.

i doubt rodriguez will pitch because he threw 6 on tuesday and can only throw 10 in a week. NV has plenty of pitching so no worries there

I assume Rodriguez would pitch for Northview while I am unsure about CO. Its a tough choice but I will be at Northview on Friday afternoon. Viking alum tall and proud here.

Preseason is preseason and things do change as the season goes on. Sometimes in those tournaments it might be #3 vs #3.

I think that it is also fair to say that teams improve as the season goes on, but don't forget - that is true for both teams.

Amat did well against those teams in playoffs, but preseason is preseason...if you haven't seen those teams since the glendora tournament, you can't say it would be the same...Northview alone, is a ton better than their second game of the season. 8 or 9 sophs on that team, they are better without a doubt than back in Feb. Other teams as well. This is no disrespect towards Amat at all, but preseason tournaments don't mean a thing, esp. when you face teams #3 or #4 pitchers etc...

Congrats to Northview! Job well done. I guess Amat's schedule wasn't so week after all. 6 of the teams Amat played are still alive in the 3rd round of playoffs: Northview, Crescenta Valley, Cal High, St. Mary's, Crespi, and St. Paul. Amat was combined 7-1-1 against these teams

I want to know what everyone thinks, who is going to pitch for Northview on friday. Also i would like to know who everyone thinks should pitch for CO against Oaks Christian. So if people can fill me in it would be great.

NV does not claim NV fan. We dont even think he is from NV and is just trying to make them look bad. i hope people do not get a wrong rep of the school cause of some idiot tryin to make us look bad. Dont let him post anymore please

Kquenga, you are correct on both counts. Northview lost to Covina for the 2-A title in 1979 at what is now Angel Stadium. Back then it was Anaheim Stadium. Wouldn't it be something if they made it back this year and another SGV team -- Charter Oak -- was there to meet them. But both still have some work to do

only NV CIF championship was in 1971. Not quite sure if they have played in any others though. please correct me if i am mistaken.

SD has a tough match up against torrance, but at least they are at home. Also CO with Oaks Christian who has scored 26 runs in their first two games in CIF so should be fun. all valley teams are home in D4

Yes. It's the same coach Quinley that won a lot of championships at Hollenbeck. He's winning a lot of league titles at Charter Oak now.
Keep it going CO & good luck to NV & SD also.

I was at Hollenbeck Park yesterday & it is still fun there.

Quinley did coach at Hollenbeck but I do not remember if he coached the Yankees. Lots of great action over at Hollenbeck this year.

Is this the same Quinley that coached the Yankees at Covina Hollenbeck in the late 70's and early 80's. I miss that place. Brian Meyers, Discol's, McCrimon (coach and son's)

Off topic, but while wasting time on the Internet I found poor Compton's 2007 Baseball campaign. They lost one game 38 - 4, but they made sure that was not a fluke when they lost another by 30 runs. What is the ERA of their staff. How do you come back to the field after those type of losses. They went 0 and 18 for the year. They are D1, of course.

Trivia answer: I think it was 1979. Northview lost to Covina at Angel Stadium.

Clutch graphic AT!

Out!

Mike the Clone

Last? Did we forget about the '54 series?
But still the San Francisco Giants' World Series' trophy case remains empty!

Covinabaseballfan,

No hard feelings buddy. I'm just proud of the Vikes! :)

Yeah, the last great moment in Giants history.

Trivia time: When was the last time Northview played for a CIF baseball title and who did they lose to?

First of all, I never mentioned anything about comparing coaching philosophies, or that high school rivalries are bad. Shelley, maybe you should read a post, rather than assume things that are not said, before you go ballistic. You seem to know everything about Covina - oh, and I won't name names either. LOL I have seen and talked to Northview's principal out there on the field - she's great - and a real sports fan. Unfortunately for Covina, our principal is not. It all starts at the top, and we haven't had what I would consider a good principal in years. I think I did say that Covina has had more than their share of "issues" did I not? AnyMouse, I do get automated messages from Covina regarding things happening at the school. Never anything regarding missed assignments, etc., which would be great. I have never had any problems with my sons, so I don't know about that. I take it upon myself to call a teacher if my son's grade slips from on A- to a B, and my calls have always been returned promptly. Parents do have to be involved and know what their kids are doing. Yes, it would be great to have such a system at Covina to inform us of that, but we don't. Good for Northview, but we have to deal with what we have, like it or not.

as a giants fan im digging the bobby thompson homerun

Aram,
Can you put the Bobby Thompson/RJ Arnold shot up also?...I tried to tell someone about it, but it was hard to describe. That was a great picture you had up.

Northview will go Dodger Stadium.

Absolutely... I know our school is far from perfect, however our Principal, Coaches and Teachers are on our kids.... I would love to see the GPA's of our baseball boys....It wouldn't surprise me, but may most of you....
You will see our Principal at most (almost all) of our sporting events. Supporing her kids. She will rebuke the kids for mouthing off to the other fans and keep them in check.
I have received a recording on my cell phone saying my child has a test the following friday or turned in a incomplete homework assignment. Email is the best thing ever... I send out a email to a teacher and I receive a response by days end.
So proud my children are at Northview High School.
Go Vikings!!!

Northview not only has a tighter leash with the athletes but the entire student body as well...

I spoke with a friend of mine the other day who is a Northview parent, the usual came up in converstaion family, grades, athletics, coaching etc...

During our conversation he mentioned how suprised he was that Covina had so many issues with athletes and grades since the school district has a system set up to call the parents when a student misses an assignment, homework isnt turned in or they skip classes etc...

This caught me off guard since I had never received any calls from the district or school and I know my kid is far from an angel...

After a little research it seems that it isnt a district wide program, but a Northview program...

I have to e mail the teachers for updates between grade checks and pray for a timely response, good luck on that one and even then the info I receive isnt always something that I can help him correct since so much time has passed by...

Somebody please correct me if I am mistaken?

This explains quite a bit...

Good job Northview...

AnyMouse...

Covinabaseballfan,

Let's not make light of this. There is a COMPLETE DISTINCTION between Northview and Covina when it comes to problems they have with their kids. Please, don't compare coaching philosophies between the two schools. So much goes on over at Covina (I won't name names) and it all slides..... If the same things happened over here at Northview those same athletes would be riding the pine. As far as the rivalries.....that's HS sports at it's finest.....gotta love it!

I agree with your comment about the "breed" of athletes at San Dimas and Bonita, but I'm sure they have their share of problems also. Don't like the negative comments about things that go on with athletes. Granted, Covina has had more than their share of "issues", but I know that Northview does as well whether they want to admit it or not. I think what the post meant was that certain schools bring out the worst in each other (players/parents) when they play. Call it rivalry or whatever.

In Football, Basketball and Baseball when we play San Dimas... all hell breaks loose.
They bring out the worst in people.
The rivalry may be worse with SDHS then with Covina.

Congratulations! Vikings...
We're real proud of you boys.
Nice to see so many Alumni yesterday.

Anonymous,

Northview not a class act? Believe me, Murph has a tight leash on those boys. Watching what goes on over at Covina with their athletes makes Northview athletes look like Saints!
San Dimas and Bonita get a totally different "breed" of athletes than Covina and Northview...call it demographics..whatever.....both teams do a hell of a job with what they have!

You usually see a class act from Bonita. Covina and Northview together - forget it. Or San Dimas and Northview, for that matter. Awesome game, however, I would have never thrown R.J. 2 fastballs right in a row. Bad call there, coach.

Wow, the VVL is strong.

Congratulations to the Northview Vikings for their victory yesterday. As a parent I was very aware of the "attitude" that has been portrayed by some on this blog of the Northview players/Parents as being obnoxious and classless. I saw none of that at the field yesterday during our game. I saw two very evenly matched baseball teams play to the end. I saw two very good Coaching staff's execute, I saw one team get the respect that they had not received this season, and I saw another team prove that they have the heart to go on and play in Dodger Stadium. Congratulations to the Players and Parents on both sides of the fence. Good luck and we'll see you next year.

CO gets Oaks Christian and Northview gets Palm Desert. Both will be home games so I do not know which one to go to. Maybe Ill try to see both.

CO gets Oaks Christian and Northview gets Palm Desert. Both will be home games so I do not know which one to go to. Maybe I try to see both.

Unbelievable game. Went to check it out to see what all the talk was about and I saw two good teams battle it out. Props to the Bonita team for going after it and not pitching around the batter, both teams played well, killing a couple of threats thru out the game. Congratulations to the victors.

p.s. Didn't see or hear any of the negative junk that has been flying around here. Both fans and teams were class acts.

CONGRATULATIONS to both teams for putting on a "SGV CLASSIC" game. Its too bad someone had to lose with such an emotional event!

The walk off reminds me of the Kirk Gibson bomb!

I am sure all sports fan remmember that!

What's really important here is that it was a masterful game coached by two great coaches in the SGV. Murphy and Knott!

Good job, players, coachs and fans!!

Congrats to Coach Murph and his whole team! Don't stop believing! Wish I could have been there to see that game!

Who does Northview play next?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! VIKINGS ON YOUR VICTORY!

who ever saw that game at northview saw a classic to local teams. bonita gets little press but matt has to be consider one of the top pitcher he had northview number all day and out pitched robert its to bad that someone had to lose but both teams are young and we may see these to hook up again in the next couple years

Who the heck is Billy Thompson. It was Bobby Thomson who hit the "Shot heard round the world."
That did sound like shocking end to a baseball game. I can remember when Amat won D-IV in 2002, the end was an empty feeling because of the way it happened -- tie game, bases loaded two outs in the eighth and Amat wins in when the first baseball drops a throw from third following a groundball. It just didn't seem like it was over, just like this Northview's big win.
Oh, yes Aram it is possible to write a story about a guy who won't talk to you. In fact, your Dodgers writer did that a few years ago when he wrote a feature story on Nomo. He just got Jim Tracy, the pitching coach and some other players to talk abou him.

way to go rj. and the entire northview team....round of applause for bonita,,,

Aram,
That Billy Thompson homerun picture was tight...Can you put that one back up too?

The walk-off homerun that Arnold hit today was as good as it gets. It's why we love sports. If you were at Northview today, you saw something you won't forget in the near future. Meier threw those two pitches with some serious velocity, but unfortunately, it was RJ that was hitting. As Aram said, "Poof" that ball was obliterated (crushed for the simple man). Bonita, you played well and you got some players over there. Northview, I wish you luck on Friday. There's something about you guys. Keep it going.

Yeah, I remember him - awesome player. He now plays for the Blue Jays in the minor leagues.

There actually was a player named Sergio Santos who was the SGV Tribune Player of the Year as a Freshmen at Los Altos but then transferred to Mater Dei.

There actually was a player named Sergio Santos who was the SGV Tribune Player of the Year as a Freshmen at Los Altos but then transferred to Mater Dei.

Congratulations to Northview on their big win, and especially to R.J. Obviously, props to Bonita - they had it until that one pitch. Anything can happen in baseball - that's why it's never over until you know who sings!

It would be pretty hard to do a Coach of the Year article with no quotes. Hahahahahaha!!!! Ahh, I love this Valley.

Hey Aram, coach of the year?? Murph or Quin? I know you love both so it will be a tuff decision.

Ok all of TRUE NV fans that actually went to the game are all exhausted and ready to pass out right now and it's only 9:20. Talk about emotionally drained.... WHAT A GAME!!!! THIS IS WHAT BASEBALL IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE. As I sat on the sidelines I kept hearing Coach Murphy (as he coached 3rd) turn to his team in the dug-out and yell -- YOU GOTTA BELIEVE.... This team does not quit until GAME OVER..What an incredible win.. Great game NV and we fans say THANK YOU to both teams. That is a game you would absolutely hate to lose. Again, Congrats to NV and Keep on keepin on. Don't stop now. Victorious VIKINGS.

amat won again.
of course.

Bonita 3 Northview 1 bottom of the seventh lead off Pedroza is HBP, Juarez pinch hits draws a walk, Bonita makes a pitcher change, Arnold up to bat first pitch fastball Arnold takes a cut and misses next pitch fastball Arnold swings and a blast to left field HR NV Wins 4-3. WOW!!
Bonita hats off to you and your 1st pitcher awesome game. Dramatic Ending!!

Aram,

Ever had a sophmore as SGV Tribune POY?

WOW!!!

AnyMouse...

OMG that was a great game. Good job NV cant wait to see who u guys play