Nate Mendoza was back on the baseball field Tuesday at Dos Pueblos High, but the coach wasn’t hitting ground balls or going over signs with his ballplayers. Instead he was running the football team through a spring workout.Mendoza, the successful varsity baseball coach at DP, was handed the varsity football head coaching job on Tuesday by Athletic Director Dan Feldhaus. He replaces Jeff Uyesaka, who stepped down two weeks ago for family reasons.Except for last season, Mendoza, 27, has … [Read more...]
Caines takes over the helm of Santa Barbara High football
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Doug Caines, the defensive coordinator for the Santa Barbara High football team, has been named the program’s permanent head football coach.Caines, 29, replaces Jaime Melgoza who resigned two weeks ago for family reasons. He was named the interim coach after Melgoza’s resignation, and the interim tag was dropped on Wednesday.“I’m excited at the opportunity,” Caines said before a spring football practice. “I’ve been here for six years working hard at building a program for … [Read more...]
San Marcos’ Linebaugh has coached at all levels in high school
Saturday, May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To new San Marcos High football coach Anthony Linebaugh, a football program is not just about the varsity team. He sees the lower levels are equally important to the overall success of the program.Linebaugh stressed that point during a welcoming reception Saturday, hosted by San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy. The event was attended by alumni, former Royals football coaches and principal Ed Behrens.Linebaugh, 40, comes to San Marcos from Liberty Ranch High in Galt, where he was … [Read more...]
Linebaugh to take over San Marcos football program
Friday, May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Anthony Linebaugh is the new football coach at San Marcos, according to published reports.The Sacramento Bee and Galt Herald reported Linebaugh resigned as head football coach at Liberty Ranch High in Galt to take a coaching and teaching job at San Marcos.San Marcos Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy confirmed that Linebaugh is the Royals' new football coach. He will be introduced to the media and alumni on Saturday.Linebaugh led Liberty Ranch to a Sierra Valley Conference championship, … [Read more...]
Browns post Mack video from NFL trip to Afghanistan
Monday, April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alex Mack, the Cleveland Browns center who played locally at San Marcos High, made a trip to Afghanistan in March as part the NFL's USO program that sends players oversees to visit with U.S. troops.The Browns posted a video with some highlights from Mack's trip.TO VIEW VIDEO - CLICK HEREVideo footage shows Mack meeting with troops and moving from base to base in a helicopter. In one scene, Mack takes shooting practice with a 50-caliber machine gun and other weaponry."It's been a … [Read more...]
Bishop puts four players, Carpinteria 3 on All-CIF football teams
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego placed four football players on the All-CIF East Valley Division team.All-CIF TeamsNamed to the offensive squad were running back Brandon Gonzalez, quarterback Nolan Tisdale and return specialist-wide receiver Sam Kwock. Lineman Tom Renick was named to the defensive unit.The Cardinals had one of their best seasons in school history, winning the Frontier League championship, going 11-2 and advancing to the CIF semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Sierra … [Read more...]
Carpinteria’s Hallock, Sova recognized with TVL’s top awards
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUEMOST VALUABLE PLAYERSPosition School Name GradeOffense Isaac Seymour Nordhoff 12Defense Connor O'Malley Nordhoff 12Defense Luco Bruno Oak Park 11Lineman Andrew Sova Carpinteria 12COACH OF THE YEARBen Hallock Carpinteria1ST TEAMSchool Position Name GradeNordhoff QB Andy Drifka 12Nordhoff LB Koby Welch 10Nordhoff DB Luis … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego football collects top-level awards in Frontier League
Friday, December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CLICK HERE FOR BISHOP DIEGO FOOTBALL ARTICLESALL FRONTIER LEAGUEMVP AWARDSPosition School Name GradeOffense Bishop Diego Brandon Gonzalez 12Defense Bishop Diego Thomas Renick 12Utility Bishop Diego Sam Kwock 12Utility Grace Brethren Jack Gilliland 12COACH OF THE YEARName Tom Crawford Bishop Diego School-------------------1ST TEAM OFFENSE1ST TEAM … [Read more...]
