ML King Athletic Director Chip George extended his gratitude to Pat McCarthy, the head football coach at Martin Luther King High School as the veteran coach has resigned the position he held from 2017. “During his tenure at MLK, Coach McCarthy has lead his program with integrity while stressing the PEAK principles” George said. “He has helped
Written by John Corona Alec Jones, a former King Track Athlete (’17) and former RCC standout in the throwing events, has been named to the National Alliance of 2-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) All-Scholar team. In order to be eligible for this award, a student-athlete must meet the following criteria; a minimum of a 3.6 GPA
Written by John Corona Long time King teacher and coach Lucinda Brewer has been named as King’s new Boys Golf Coach, replacing Kevin LeDuc who stepped away from the job earlier this month. (Link to story) Though Brewer has been known mostly for her prowess as a softball coach, she cites golf as one of
With an eye on his wife and two young children, Kevin LeDuc has chosen to step away from the head coaching responsibilities of the boys’ golf program at Martin Luther King High School. “My kids are involved in several activities and I wanted to be able to watch and assist them at this time. Hopefully this
We are excited to announce our plans for the 2020 season. While we understand that things are fluid in light of COVID-19, we are announcing the plans we have until the situation requires changes. We will start our season on Monday, July 27. All students who want to be a part of the 2020 squads
Like most freshmen, Leo Mendez came into Martin Luther King High a small kid. “Skinny” recalls coach Todd Mapes of his initial impression of the 9th grader four years ago who arrived on King’s doorstep, eager to play and eager to improve. Which meant the weight room. “He knew that in order to be successful, he
Written by Coach Kistler When you think of girls wrestling you don’t see Isabella Tan fitting that mold. A petite straight-A student who sings the national anthem at home wrestling meets before going out on the wrestling mat and terrorizing her big eight league competition. If King Solomon asked God for wisdom then Bela must
Written by Coach Masi Conscientious behavior, quiet leadership, and a willingness to do what is right when nobody’s looking, is what makes Dylan Parry a solid recipient for this year’s Character Counts recognition. As a freshman, Dylan’s work ethic led to big time drops in the water and connections to his team. His confidence moved
The Press Enterprise recently released their list of boys soccer players who earned First Team All Area distinction. King’s Leo Mendez was on that list. Leo led the Wolves this season with 17 goals and 7 assists. He earned as well, First Team All League honors in the Big8. Most impressively, Leo finished his high school
Written by Coach Masi Eleanor Stoever is strong in mind and spirit and has a resolve that goes unmatched amongst many teenagers. Her work ethic often leaves her moving straight from high school into club practices, and her consistent improvement in the water is a testament to that. Stoever began her freshman year somewhat new
