La Habra multi-sport athlete Jordan Sachs forsakes baseball for a part in a school play but keeps his hand in athletics by calmly clearing 6 feet, 6 inches — that’s one inch higher than he is tall — in last week’s track meet. Rumor has it he barely missed at 6-8. Is Westmont College paying attention? …
Is any local baseball or softball team going to step up and establish itself as the area’s dominant program? Several teams have shown momentary promise, but nearly all have stumbled and lack the necessary consistency. La Mirada softball, bidding to make it nine consecutive Suburban League championships on coach Rich Trujillo’s watch, is fresh from an impressive performance in the prestigious tournament in Arroyo Grande, where the Matadores were 3-1, the loss a 3-1 decision to Royal in the championship game. La Mirada (13-3 overall, 4-0 in league) faces a major challenge this week with back to back games against Mayfair, also 4-0 in league. They share second ;place behind Norwalk (6-0). ….
For a moment or two, it looked like the Dodgers had signed themselves a $25 million singles hitter. …
Just before Pete Gonzalez was unceremoniously “terminated” from his position as St. Paul’s head football coach, there was an unconfirmed report that Gabe Encinas, after sitting out this past season, planned to play football for the Swordsmen this fall. Nothing further on the subject has been heard, other than he might be waiting until the baseball season is over to make his decision. The fact he might be considering it is exciting. Yes, yes, the general consensus among the local “experts” is that baseball is his future, and the possibility of injury, but wouldn’t it be great to watch his considerable talents at tight end or wide receiver, or even quarterback one more season before he moves on? No offense intended to any of the returnees at any of those positions. …
It’s about time to start considering candidates for the Daily News boy and girl Athlete of the Year. Last year’s honorees were La Habra’s Petey Puga and La Serna’s Lee Lopez, …
