FOR WHOM THIS BELL TOLLS; SIMI VALLEY STAR HAS PALS AT ROYAL HIGH, WHERE HE ALMOST PLAYED.Byline: Kirby Lee Special to the Daily News For the majority of the seniors on the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. and Royal high football teams, the annual cross-town cross·town or cross-town adj. Running, extending, or going across a city or town: a crosstown street; crosstown traffic. adv. showdown at Moorpark College Moorpark College is a California-state funded community college located on a 134 acre (542,000 m²) property reclining on a hill in Moorpark, a town in Ventura County, California. on Friday night will mark an end to careers that have seen the players be both opponents and teammates - starting more than a decade ago in youth football. There are many close ties for Simi Valley senior wide receiver Calvin Bell, but his final high school game figures to be just the beginning of an illustrious career. A major-college prospect, Bell is being courted by USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. and has recruiting trips planned over the next three months to Arizona, Arizona State, Michigan and San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. State. USC and Arizona, however, are Bell's top choices, and he plans to cancel all recruiting trips if either school offers a scholarship. Playing in the Coliseum for USC has been Bell's vision since he played in the Vikings' youth football program in junior high. Royal linebackers Kevin Krause and Mike Martin, wide receiver Tyler Williams and running back Randy Plue are among Bell's former teammates. Bell also attended Sequoia Junior High with Highlanders wide receiver Devon Wilson. They remain close friends and frequently go out together on weekends. Bell even played on the Royal junior varsity junior varsity n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. basketball team the summer prior to his freshman year before deciding to attend Simi Valley. ``It is always the biggest game for both teams and always a good rivalry,'' Bell said. ``We grew up together and stay in contact. It is kind of sad to be playing in my last high school game, but I know there is a lot more football and years to play. I am just taking it in stride Adv. 1. in stride - without losing equilibrium; "she took all his criticism in stride" in good spirits and keeping it in perspective.'' The opportunity to play a full season has been foremost for the 6-foot-2, 190-pound Bell, who has dedicated his senior year to the memory of his grandmother, Elsie Bell. She died of cancer at age 69 in January. Bell missed the final four games of his junior year after breaking his left ring finger when it got stuck in an opponent's face mask Face mask The simplest way of delivering a high level of oxygen to patients with ARDS or other low-oxygen conditions. Mentioned in: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome . The injury required surgery, and screws were placed in the finger. Bell has made up for lost time this season. In addition to wide receiver, Bell plays running back and cornerback. He also punts and returns punts and kickoffs. The only time he leaves the field is on extra points. ``It would have been easier if I played one way on offense or defense,'' Bell said. ``I don't have any regrets. It has been a really fun season.'' For the teams, however, it has been anything but enjoyable. Simi Valley (2-6) and Royal (1-8) are tied for fifth in Marmonte League The Marmonte League is a high school sports league primarily made up of schools from Ventura County. The Marmonte Leauge is part of the CIF Southern Section. Click here to view the league schedule. play at 1-4. The game has had no bearing on the league championship since 1991, when Royal defeated Simi Valley for the title. Nonetheless, a capacity crowd of more than 10,000 is expected as Royal is gunning for its third consecutive victory over the Pioneers. ``We're all in the same boat,'' 12th-year Royal coach Gene Uebelhardt said. ``It doesn't matter if we're worst or first, it is still the biggest rivalry in Ventura County.'' Uebelhardt is a close acquaintance with the Bell family. He coached Bell's sister, Shannon, a 1995 Royal graduate, on the Highlanders' track team. Last year, Uebelhardt's son, Cody, played with Bell's younger brother Wiki is aware of the following uses of "'Younger Brother":
To help promote sportsmanship between the schools, Bell's father, Calvin Sr., organized a combined team banquet with Simi Valley and Royal at Damon's Restaurant on Tuesday. Highlight films of the 1999 season were shown, and a rib-eating contest was held. Simi Valley principal Dennis Rast and Royal principal Bob LaBelle, as well as Simi Valley mayor Bill Davis For the artist, animator, creative director, see . For the baseball player, see .
``It is a nice affair to get the teams together,'' Bell said. ``Sometimes the parents get nasty, but the players are really good friends.'' 1999 ROYAL HIGH HIGHLANDERS ROSTER No. Name Pos. Yr 1 Tyler Williams WR 12 3 Anthony Campo WR 11 4 Tim Shubert WR 11 5 Randy Plue RB 12 6 Joe Brown QB 11 8 Jessie Morris DB 12 9 Bryce Klenck QB 12 10 Evan Kay K 12 16 Nick Hollingsworth K 11 19 Mike Sinscori WR 12 21 Devon WilsonWR 12 22 Doug Hartman LB 11 23 Kevin Krause LB 12 24 Eddie Garcia DB 11 29 Dathan Salgado DB 12 32 Mike Carr DB 11 33 Curtis Gomez DB 12 36 Mike Argo DB 12 37 Alexis Ramirez DB 12 40 Chris Runnfeldt LB 11 44 Matt Coe RB 11 50 Sanders Marine LB 11 51 Tony Ceniceros LB 12 54 George Noah OL 11 55 Marshall Montazari OL 12 57 David Lemos DL 11 58 Jeremy Kuhle OL 11 59 Robert Castorena LB 12 61 Chad Henley DL 10 62 Derek Chun DL 11 68 Ryan Elmore OL 11 69 Andrew Puetz LB 11 72 Steven Rodriguez OL 12 75 Will BarkerOL 11 77 Ryan Clubb DL 12 79 Ernesto Hernandez OL 11 80 Brian Moak WR 11 83 Paul Phillipeck DB 11 84 Steve McKnight WR 11 88 Peter So WR 11 90 Bob Josker TE 11 1999 SIMI VALLEY HIGH PIONEERS ROSTER No. Name Pos. Yr 1 Chris Harding WR/DB 11 2 Josh Tuttle WR/DB 12 3 Ben Santiago WR/DB 12 4 Matt Campagna FB/LB 12 10 Chris Nicassio WR/DB 11 11 Adam Knabe TE/LB 12 16 Trevor Hrynyk QB/DB 12 19 Craig Fujita WR/DB 11 19 Brent Sua WR/DB 11 20 Akinsanmi Fanu WR/DB 12 23 Michael Kuligowski WR/DB 12 24 Al Godoy WR/DB 12 26 Ken Dehler WR/DB 10 28 Calvin Bell WR/DB 12 29 Jeremy Depew FB/LB 12 32 Robert Heinlin WR/DL 12 32 Greg Casteneda WR/DB 12 33 Brandon Sua WR/DB 11 35 James Skor FB/LB 11 37 Albert Abilez FB/DL 12 41 Ian Barrow WR/DB 12 45 Gerolomi Rinaldi TE/DE 11 50 Jason Dessaint OL/LB 11 51 Thomas Kellerman OL/DL 11 52 David Baker David Baker may refer to:
54 Chris Smylie Chris Smylie (born March 22 1982 in Auckland) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays at halfback. Although he made his provincial debut for North Harbour in 2002, he currently plays for Otago in the NPC and the Highlanders in the Super 14, and has been named in the New OL/DL 12 55 Mike Finan OL/DL 12 56 Alex Silva OL/DL 12 59 Carlos Silva Carlos Silva (born April 23, 1979 in Bolívar, Venezuela) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Minnesota Twins since 2004. Previously, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2002-03). He bats and throws right handed. OL/LB 12 68 Anthony Hauk OL/DL 11 70 Michael Hibdon OL/DL 11 71 Anthony Savas OL/DL 12 72 Tanner Spinaio OL/DL 12 73 Chris Richards
Christopher Robert Richard (born June 7, 1974, in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University. OL/DL 11 74 Andrew Bruce For the North Dakota Supreme Court justice, see . For the University of Houston president and former Major General, see . Andrew Bruce (born December 7, 1958 on Trinidad) is a retired athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who specialized in the 200 metres. OL/DL 12 75 Josh Schadt OL/DL 12 76 Mario Astorga OL/DL 12 77 Hoveg Dernesesian OL/DL 12 78 Ryan Matheson OL/DL 11 80 Matthew Kasch WR/DB 11 81 Julian Santiago WR/DB 12 82 Peter Boon TE/DL 12 84 Michael Goldberg TE/DB 11 85 Brock brock n. Chiefly British A badger. [Middle English brok, from Old English broc, of Celtic origin.] Vivolo OL/DL 11 CAPTION(S): Photo, 2 boxes PHOTO Simi Valley's Calvin Bell has been teammates and friends with Royal athletes since his youth football days. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer Box: (1) 1999 Royal High Roster (see text) (2) 1999 Simi Valley Roster (see text) |
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