2017: Luther Hayes, 78, Lincoln’s All-Time Hornet
Fledgling Lincoln High began to create its great athletic legacy after Luther Hayes, a vital member of San Diego high’s 1955 Southern California championship team, transferred to the young school at 49th Street and Imperial Avenue. Hayes, 78, who passed on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by his wife, Anita, and family at his home in Palos […]
Read More2017 Week 13: How an “Expert” Sees This Week’s Games
Here they are, our predictions for the five San Diego Section semifinals and one final this week. I pretty much went with the seeds, although there are a few strays from chalk. I’m not Colin Cowherd or the late “Jimmy the Greek,” so take these picks for what they’re worth. OPEN DIVISION 3 SAN MARCOS […]
Read More2017 Week 12: It’s Playoff System Controversy Time
CIF boss Jerry Schniepp had a thoughtful response recently to criticism of the San Diego Section playoff formula by writer John Maffei, but even if Schniepp’s assertion that the system implemented this year is the best of several that have been tried, teams like Bonita Vista. 0-11 and counting, continue to get postseason invitations. Bonita […]
Read More2017: Week 11: Hats Off!
A doffing of the fedora to the 16, playoff-bound teams that won league championships: LEAGUE TEAM RECORD PREVIOUS Avocado Mission Hills 10-0 2013 Central San Diego 10-0 1960* City University City 9-1 2012 Coastal The Bishop’s 9-0 2016 Eastern Lincoln 8-2 1991+ Grossmont Hills Helix 9-1 2016 Grossmont Valley Granite Hills 8-2 2016 Imperial Valley […]
Read More2017 Week 10: Regular Season Undefeated Prizes Await 6
What is it when Grossmont plays Helix? The Highlanders exercised their annual domination over the Foothillers, 57-3, last week. Grossmont had scored 157 points in its previous three games, wins of 51-14 over Steele Canyon, 54-26, over Valhalla, and 51-7 over El Capitan. Those scores matched up well with Helix’ victories of 58-7 against El […]
Read More1949-50: 4th in League, 1st in Southern California
Chula Vista’s basketball history was brief and uninspiring. Two seasons, 12 wins, 18 losses, seventh and fourth-place-tie finishes in the Metropolitan League. No problem. The Spartans emerged from the pack to win a Southern California championship this season. It was a nice accomplishment for the fledgling South Bay power, but not without a few assists, […]
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