The San Gabriel Valley All-Star Baseball game has turned into a two-day event that begins with the SGV underclassman all-star game on Sunday, June 8 at Alhambra High School followed by the SGV senior all-star game, which returns to Mt. San Antonio College on Monday, June 9. Former South Hills coach and current Mt. SAC coach Kevin Smith along with Nogales’ John Romano, who is retiring after nearly four decades at the school, will be inducted into the Hall of Honor during the senior game.
For the senior game, Alhambra coach Steve Gewecke and West Covina’s Drew Lorenger will coach the teams. Walnut coach Paul Acosta and Schurr’s Houston Hernandez will coach the underclassman game.
Coaches interested in nominating players for both games need to get in touch with event coordinator Don Montanez (Nogales assistant) at 626-965-3437 ext. 3711 or emailing Don. dmontanez@rowland.k12.ca.us
To view the nomination forms for both games, click the thread.
JOHNNY LEGEND RETIRING: Nogales coach John Romano, who started at the school in 1979, will coach his last regular season game at home against Northview on Thursday, May 15. Recently the school gave Romano a 600-win ring and raised a banner in the gym noting his lifetime accomplishments at the school.
SENIOR GAME
When: Monday, June 9
Where: Mt. SAC, 7 p.m.
UNDERCLASSMAN GAME
When, Sunday, June 8
Where: Alhambra High School, 2 p.m.
