From the Bench: Blalock’s impact on kids larger than 800 career wins
Rancho Bernardo High baseball coach Sam Blalock is closing in on 800 career victories.
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From the Bench: Poway High volleyball team builds camaraderie in Hawaii
The Titans went 2-3 and lost the opportunity to earn a high place early on in the tournament. But that only opened the door for more fun, as Jackson decided to shuffle his lineup around and let the boys have a good time on the court.
From the Bench: So close it hurts: Several local teams feel agony of defeat
The pain sticks in your gut for several months. Critical moments of the game are replayed in your head over and over again. And the thoughts of “what if” or “only if” never go away.
From the Bench: Grab your sunflower seeds, spring is here
The end of the winter athletic season is upon us, which means only one thing for The Bench: it’s time to start purchasing those sunflower seeds.
From the Bench: Guide to surviving CIF playoff madness
Parents of prep athletes have it easy this time of year. No worries about where to go or what playoff game to watch. Your schedule depends on the team your son or daughter is competing on winning or losing.
From the Bench: PHS soccer experiences highs and lows of Palomar League
Poway High boys soccer coach Gene Morris stepped off the bus last Thursday after his team had just settled for a disappointing 1-1 tie with Ramona.
From the Bench: Poway High-Rancho Bernardo rivalry creates thrilling atmosphere
The chants from the student sections were all too predictable in the closing seconds of the Poway-Rancho Bernardo High boys basketball game last Friday night.
From the Bench: Final minutes of Poway High boys soccer win were anxious ones
Poway High boys soccer coach Gene Morris anxiously paced the sideline on Jan.12 at San Pasqual High.
From the Bench: Early surprise highlights winter athletics update
The holidays are over, basketball and soccer tournaments have concluded and league play for winter sports is just around the corner.
From The Bench: Prep sports TV deal a win for everyone
The Bench has always felt the high school sports scene has gotten a raw deal when it comes to television coverage.
