mostly nonfiction and bakersfield news | October 6th, 2009
ESPN 1230 Interview: Kevin Harvick On Kern County Youth Racing Series
According to ESPN 1230, Bakersfield’s Kevin Harvick will be in Bakersfield Wednesday at Bakersfield Speedway as part of an event for the Kern County Youth Racing Series. Tickets are just $5 for adults and $3 for High School Students.
Harvick joined Corey Costelloe on Home Turf on Monday to talk about the event, as well as his struggles in [...]
Jam to Pick Fourth in D League Draft
According to ESPN 123o, the Bakersfield Jam will have the fourth overall selection in the 2009 NBA D-League draft next month, moving upone spot from the previous season where the Jam had the fifth overallselection. The lottery took place in Dallas, TX today at the League’s annual coaches meetings.
“I am excited about where we are [...]
Week 4 High School Football Scores
Thanks to ESPN 1230 for these week 4 high school football scores from around Bakersfield and Kern County.
Burroughs 26 Arvin 0
Liberty 27 Bakersfield 20
Stockdale 49 Centennial 20
Tulare Union 58 Cesar Chavez 0
Wasco 35 Corcoran 28
East 20 Highland 0
Garces 49 Golden Valley 0
Delano 36 Golden West 22
Frontier 40 North 0
Woodlake 26 Shafter 7
South 48 Foothill 28
West 42 [...]
CPR Class, Mistruth, at Center of Fanucchi Garces High School Resignation
Strange tales abound regarding the resignation of Garces High School’s football coach David Fanucchi. Put two and two together, and some might say academics or even members of the Catholic church had it out for the coach, who was suddenly forced this week into retiring at the end of the season because of a mistruth.
The [...]
Garces Football Coach David Fanucchi To Step Down After 2009-2010 Season
In a Sports Monster exclusive, ESPN 1230 learned that Garces High School football coach David Fanucchi would not be returning as head coach of the Rams for the 2010-2011 season.
ESPN 1230 reported that sources confirmed that Fanucchi informed his team this week that 2009-2010 would be his last season at the helm of the Garces [...]
Battle Of Undefeated: Bakersfield College To Take On No. 1 Ranked El Camino
Bakersfield College football is 3-0 in the 2009 season, with undefeated El Camino College (3-0) coming up on Sept. 26 in Torrance, Calif.
Head Coach Jeff Chudy of Bakersfield College was on ESPN 1230 Thursday to talk with Corey Costelloe about the upcoming big game with No. 1 ranked El Camino.
“We’re kind of a work in [...]
East High School Football Coach Talks About Upcoming Battle Against Centennial
Second-year East High School football coach Jerald Pierucci talked about the team’s new offense and upcoming matchup against Centennial High School with Corey Costelloe of ESPN 1230 on Thurdday.
Just off the field, Pierucci said his team had a good practice. “The kids seem to be ready,” he said. And that’s good to know, since East [...]
Bakersfield Blaze, ESPN1230 Look Back At 2009 Season
Bakersfield Blaze General Manager Shawn Schoolcraft made an appearance on ESPN 1230 radio with Corey Costelloe on Thursday to talk about the 2009 season, which saw the Blaze making the playoffs for the first time since 2000.
Bakersfield didn’t lose a game at home during the playoffs, but finally fell to San Jose in game 5 [...]
ESPN REPORT: Central Valley High School Power Rankings Week 2
Welcome to the first of several Sports Monster ESPN 1230 Kern County High School Football Power Rankings.
ESPN 1230 has taken into consideration leagues, divisions, school sizes and more and ranked the top 15 programs in and out of the greater Bakersfield Area.
1. Bakersfield Drillers: After just one game (a 43-7 drubbing of Southern Section Canyon) [...]
ESPN REPORT: Legendary Taft College Football Coach Dies at 79
According to an ESPN1230 report, authorities continue to investigate the death of former Taft College Football coach Al Baldock, 79 who was found dead in his swimming pool on Monday night.
ESPN reported that Baldock, 79, was reported to have fell into a pool on Robin Way in Taft. The radio station said an autopsy is pending.
Baldock coached [...]
