Rick’s Sports Corner: Alyssa Valenzuela, School Leader, Scholar-Athlete
By Rick AssadAlyssa Valenzuela leaves nothing to chance in anything and everything that she does.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Doug Nicol Has Coached Two Sports To Much Success
By Rick AssadDoug Nicol is definitely in rare company after finding success coaching not one, but two sports.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Softball Standout Caitlyn Brooks Turns Over New Chapter
By Rick AssadAt some point, every athlete sees their career come to a conclusion. For most it ends...
Rick’s Sports Corner: Hoops Guru, Sid Cooke Knows How To Win
By Rick AssadSid Cooke's basketball teams didn't win every game or every CIF Southern Section playoff match, but...
Rick’s Sports Corner: Mike Delaney’s Words Carried Gravitas
By Rick AssadWhen Mike Delaney was positioned in the dugout, he was often soft spoken and under control,...
Rick’s Sports Corner: Randy Simmrin Was Football Standout, Keen Learner
By Rick AssadFor Randy Simmrin, playing football for the Burbank Vikings, Burroughs High, USC and later professionally delivered...
Rick’s Sports Corner: Golden State Versus Lone Star State
By Rick AssadHigh school football in Texas isn't just something to attend on Friday night. It's bigger than...
Rick’s Sports Corner: Success Follows Burbank High’s Katie Hooper
By Rick AssadKatie Hooper not only played three sports, but was highly decorated while doing so.
Rick’s Sports Corner: High School Basketball Through The Decades
The common thread is that there are important life lessons learned by playing prep hoops.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Hector Rodriguez Loves Baseball, Coaching
Former Burbank High catcher played college and professional baseball and is now coaching the game he loves to youngsters.
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