When Deommodore Lenoir was a sophomore at Los Angeles Salesian Excessive, the resident of South L.A. mentioned he cried after receiving his first school soccer scholarship supply. He’d dream at house of enjoying within the NFL. He simply by no means knew which staff.
Final week, he cried once more after the San Francisco 49ers signed him to a five-year, $92-million contract extension, with each side appreciating he’d be a 49er for all times. It was each side betting on one another, and Lenoir confirmed by highschool, then in school at Oregon, and now with the 49ers, that he’s a participant centered on fulfilling his goals.
“Always believe in yourself,” he mentioned final week by telephone when requested what he’d inform present Salesian soccer gamers, who’ve superior to the Southern Part Division 8 semifinals. “Nobody is going to push you more than yourself.”
Coach Anthony Atkins mentioned he makes use of Lenoir’s success to offer Salesian gamers hope and readability.
“His hard work, dedication and resilience are qualities we strive to instill in our players every day,” Atkins mentioned. “I tell my team that his success isn’t just about talent; it’s about the sacrifices he made, the countless hours he put in, and his unwavering focus. His journey is proof that with commitment and the right mindset, they too can achieve great things.” …
Chatsworth basketball participant Alijah Arenas started his junior season Friday with a 34-point efficiency in a 79-49 win over Verdugo Hills. The Chancellors are enjoying within the Westchester match that begins Tuesday. …
In 21-12 win over Brown, freshman QB Caleb Sanchez (St. John Bosco) handed for 241 yards and three touchdowns. Ivy League star. https://t.co/SamUaTBCVv
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Public college supporters must be thrilled with what Simi Valley’s soccer staff has completed this season in video games in opposition to non-public colleges. The Pioneers have wins over Oaks Christian, St. Bonaventure, Bishop Diego and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. Subsequent up is Loyola in a Southern Part Division 3 semifinal playoff sport. …
Yorba Linda coach Jeff Bailey and Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan each skilled beneath former Esperanza soccer coach Gary Meek. Additionally they put on shorts at video games like Meek did. Right here’s a narrative from 1993 explaining Meek’s affect as a coach. …
The Metropolis Part is near finalizing a deal to play its prime soccer championship video games at El Camino School. …
Dylan Fingersh, a freshman kicker at Harvard from Capistrano Valley, had by no means tried a university subject objective. The beginning kicker was injured. He kicked the game-winning subject objective Saturday with no time left. It gave Harvard a 31-28 win over Penn and a share of the Ivy League title. …
Let’s hear it for the kickers making lengthy subject objectives. The most recent was CJ Wallace of St. John Bosco changing on a 48-yard subject objective in opposition to Santa Margarita on Friday. Among the many lengthy subject objectives this season: 52 yards by Nate Lewis of Villa Park; 51 yards by Jacob Kreinbring of Loyola; 50 yards by Noah LaBerge of Oaks Christian; 49 yards by Carter Sobel of Chaminade; and 47 yards by Jonathan Arreola of Mayfair. …
It was 25 years in the past in a soccer playoff sport between Los Alamitos and Loyola when a 60-yard subject objective despatched it to time beyond regulation. The kicker/punter — Chris Kluwe — would make it to the NFL. Right here’s the story. . . .
The YMCA QB Membership in Glendale simply accomplished its 83rd yr in existence. It met weekly for lunch at Oakmont Nation Membership on Wednesdays, with native coaches from the realm giving updates and a particular visitor offering talks. Membership has declined however members are devoted and plan for yr No. 84 subsequent fall.
