By: Tatiana Gudiel-Carranza Editor, Railroader Express The defending DI-A North boys soccer champs' repeat hopes took a blow this summer, losing junior Jesus Partida for the season with a torn ACL. “Jesus is one of best players I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching in my fourteen years at Sparks high,” Sparks coach Frank Avilla said. As a sophomore, Partida … [Read more...]
Three premature prep football predictions–Again
It’s not quite football season yet, but it’s almost starting to feel like it. The calendar flips to August on Saturday, and the first prep football Friday of the fall comes just 27 days later. Coaches gain access to players next Wednesday for the first day of the NIAA allotted heat-acclimation period. Like the smoke we have been fortunate enough to dodge so far this … [Read more...]