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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW In the numerous athletic events we cover throughout a year, there are certain plays and individual performances that leave a lasting impression.Presidio Sports is punching the rewind button and taking a look back at some of the most memorable individual plays and game performances we witnessed and reported on in 2011. Also be sure to check out a review of our local Sports Figures of the Month from 2011 as well as our Photos of the Year … [Read more...]
Jeff Hesselmeyer would want it this way...Thursday night’s clash between rivals San Marcos and Dos Pueblos would be all about football.An outright city championship and a CIF playoff berth is on the line for the host Chargers (2-7, 2-1) in the Channel League finale at Scott O’Leary Stadium.A San Marcos (1-8, 0-3) win would create a three-way tie for the city title.But there’s more to this night — and future DP-San Marcos games. It will be a tribute to Coach … [Read more...]
San Marcos High's Marquis Glover scored on the opening kickoff, but the Royals were unable to score for the remainder of the game in a 44-7 loss to Cabrillo High in Lompoc."There were a lot of turnovers on both sides of the ball," San Marcos head coach Dale Perizzolo said. "They capitalized and we didn't."On the opening kick, San Marcos wide receiver Andrew Thayer fumbled the ball, but running back Marquis Glover picked it up and ran the ball back for the score.Even though the team … [Read more...]
Dale Perizzolo doesn’t believe “difficult” is the correct word to use when asked about making the decision to take the reins of the San Marcos football program following the passing of Jeff Hesselmeyer.Instead, he says, “it is a privilege to be considered for the position and an honor to be chosen as the interim head coach.”Perizzolo on Tuesday was named to fill the position Hesselmeyer held for the last two seasons, San Marcos Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy … [Read more...]
It’s likely the only time you’re ever gonna see this…The large Dos Pueblos Chargers banner, among others, being proudly displayed in the center of the small hedge that adorns the stage of the al fresco Greek Theatre — right there in the heart of ‘Royal-ville’ (aka the San Marcos High School campus).But, after all, this is no ordinary event.This is a celebration of life … about community … and coming together to honor, remember and celebrate ‘one of our … [Read more...]
Family, friends, coaching colleagues, school administrators and prep football players past and present gathered at the San Marcos High Greek Theater on Monday to pay tribute to Jeff Hesselmeyer.The beloved coach and teacher who worked at crosstown rivals San Marcos and Dos Pueblos in his long career passed away at his home on July 23. He was 59.Monday's program featured a moving speech from Derrick Dallmeyer, a player on Hesselmeyer's 2009 football team at San Marcos.Dallmeyer said … [Read more...]
A community remembrance for football coach and teacher Jeff Hesselmeyer is set for Monday, Aug. 8 at San Marcos High, the school announced.The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Greek Theatre in the middle of the campus.Hesselmeyer passed away at his home on July 23. A private burial service was held on Saturday, July 30 at the Santa Barbara Cemetary.The remembrance service will include tributes from current and former Dos Pueblos and San Marcos athletes and … [Read more...]
A private service for local high school football coach and teacher Jeff Hesselmeyer is scheduled this weekend at Santa Barbara Cemetary.A public memorial service is planned in the next two weeks, said San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy. Details are still be worked out.Hesselmeyer, 59, was found dead in his home on July 23.Hesselmeyer was entering his third year as head football coach at San Marcos. He spent 25 years as an assistant and head coach at Dos Pueblos.Jadhadhmy … [Read more...]
If it turns out that Jeff Hesselmeyer died of a heart attack, it is the saddest of ironies. Few people I met in my 25 years as a sports writer at the News-Press had a bigger heart than Hess.Not everyone got to see that. Hess could project a gruff exterior. He could curse a blue streak and he was a physical presence with his height and broad shoulders. But beyond that standard tough-guy, football coach look Hess was really a softie. He hated to lose but he hated it even more when he felt … [Read more...]
San Marcos football coach Jeff Hesselmeyer passed away suddenly late Friday night or early Saturday at his home, the school reported.The cause of death is believed to be a heart attack, but it hasn't been confirmed.“It’s a real shock,” said athletic director Abe Jahadhmy, who received the news while on vacation in Washington D.C.Jahadhmy said he last saw Hesselmeyer before he left on his trip on Tuesday night.“I was told he was at work on Friday,” Jahadhmy … [Read more...]
The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table was given a heap of kudos by a very influential person in the community on Monday, when Santa Barbara School District Superintendent Brian Sarvis stopped by Harry’s for the weekly press luncheon.“I’m really here just to thank the Athletic Round Table for what they do, the attention they pay to our students and the attention they pay to sports,” said Sarvis.Sarvis was at Peabody Stadium on Friday night for “The Big Game,” as Santa Barbara … [Read more...]
