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Return to Form: D-backs’ Perdomo glad to be back after knee injury

Aug 16, 2024 | phoenix.org | James Lotts

In an April 3 game against the New York Yankees, Geraldo Perdomo hit a groundball to shortstop and an errant throw allowed him to make it to second base. But as he turned the corner from first, he felt something that no athlete wants to feel — a pop in his knee. “I knew it was something big because I couldn’t run,” Perdomo said. Only seven games into the season, an MRI revealed that Perdomo had a torn meniscus in his right knee.
‘It’s a Brotherhood’: Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman share UA memories

Aug 7, 2024 | phoenix.org | James Lotts

The University of Arizona baseball fraternity is chock-full of accomplished big leaguers. Terry Francona, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Lofton — the list goes on. Two members of that club now represent the Grand Canyon State again, this time on the biggest stage in baseball. For Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman, the UA was not only the launching pad for their professional baseball careers but also a place where they made lasting memories.
‘It’s a Brotherhood’: Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman share UA memories

Aug 4, 2024 | tucsonlocalmedia.com | James Lotts

The University of Arizona baseball fraternity is chock-full of accomplished big leaguers. Terry Francona, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Lofton — the list goes on. Two members of that club now represent the Grand Canyon State again, this time on the biggest stage in baseball. For Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman, the UA was not only the launching pad for their professional baseball careers but also a place where they made lasting memories.
Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman share UA memories

Aug 1, 2024 | westvalleyview.com | James Lotts

The University of Arizona baseball fraternity is chock full of accomplished big leaguers. Terry Francona, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Lofton — the list goes on. Two members of that club now represent the Grand Canyon State again, this time on the biggest stage in baseball. For Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman, the UA was not only the launching pad for their professional baseball careers, but also a place where they made lasting memories.
Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman share U of A memories

Jul 31, 2024 | tucsonlocalmedia.com | James Lotts

The University of Arizona baseball fraternity is chock full of accomplished big leaguers. Terry Francona, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Lofton — the list goes on. Two members of that club now represent the Grand Canyon State again, this time on the biggest stage in baseball. For Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman, the UA was not only the launching pad for their professional baseball careers, but also a place where they made lasting memories.
Gage Jump, Former JSerra Pitcher, Drafted by Oakland A’s

Jul 26, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | James Lotts

Former JSerra standout pitcher Gage Jump was selected by the Oakland A’s with the No. 73 pick overall in the 2024 MLB Draft. This wasn’t Jump’s first time being selected, as he was an 18th-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2021, but he opted to play in college at UCLA. Brett Kay, JSerra’s baseball coach, said it was evident Jump was a special talent from the time he arrived at the school in San Juan Capistrano.
Tritons Star Matai Tagoa’i Found Family at SCHS, Looking Forward to Same Atmosphere at USC

Jul 25, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | James Lotts

After two years of high school football in Nevada, Matai Tagoa’i noticed a difference once he stepped into the Triton locker room in San Clemente for his junior year. “The ‘One town, one team’ aspect is for sure true, and I felt the family aspect like the moment I stepped on campus and met the team,” said the rising SCHS senior linebacker. Tagoa’i had an impressive first season as a Triton. As a junior, he was credited with 59 total tackles, including eight for a loss, and seven sacks.
Johnson brings winning culture to Mountain Ridge

Jul 24, 2024 | glendalestar.com | James Lotts

During Andy Johnson’s 16 years as an assistant coach at Saguaro High School, he had the chance to help build a perennial high school football powerhouse. After 12 state championships at an elite program, Johnson wants to bring the lessons he learned to Mountain Ridge High School. “I was really excited to bring the blueprint that we built over at Saguaro and really put my own spin on it,” he said.
Johnson brings winning culture to Mountain Ridge

Jul 22, 2024 | peoriatimes.com | James Lotts

During Andy Johnson’s 16 years as an assistant coach at Saguaro High School, he had the chance to help build a perennial high school football powerhouse. After 12 state championships at an elite program, Johnson wants to bring the lessons he learned to Mountain Ridge High School. “I was really excited to bring the blueprint that we built over at Saguaro and really put my own spin on it,” he said.
Desert Hills hosting comedy show

Jul 19, 2024 | thefoothillsfocus.com | James Lotts

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church will present the Early Bird Special Comedy Show at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at its fellowship hall. The sketch comedy, improvisation and variety show is a part of the church’s “Arts at the Rocks” series of performing arts events, which is put on by its Music and Arts Ministry. John Janezic, founder of the Early Bird Special, said the cast, known as “The Birds,” are looking forward to the show at the church.