A Charge To Keep Matt Heersema

Gary Shintaku was my Leader for most of my time in Kare Youth League. He coached me in 3rd-5th grade on the Gators and taught me more lessons than I can count. His attention to detail and ability to challenge our teams at such a young age absolutely prepared us all for bigger things down the road. Mr Shintaku played in the famous 1977 CIF Championship against Montclair Prep that is nearly unanimous as the greatest Rio Hondo Prep game ever played at Kare Field. We discuss his teammates from that incredible era of RHP Football and why the great tradition has stood the test of time. Gary Shintaku is one of many coaches I had in Kare Youth League that sparked my passion for Rio. Hundreds of kids from KYL over the years have gone on to play at RHP themselves after watching their heroes from the bleachers with wide eyes and eager anticipation.

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In this Spring Sports Special, we acknowledge all three Rio Hondo Prep teams that will be competing in the CIF Playoffs at the same time. It will be an exciting Tuesday with the Softball Team hosting Southlands Christan at 3:15pm followed by a home game at 6:00pm for the Volleyball Team which takes on Samueli Academy. The Baseball pairings will be announced Monday morning, and we could very likely have all three of our teams playing on the same day. Joining us today are three members from each of our spring teams to make the postseason. Volleyball Captain Landry Johnson discusses the two Playoff wins from last week. Additionally, Junior Third Baseman Diego Householder shares moments from the baseball diamond where Rio needed two wins in the final week just to qualify. Finally, Senior Leadoff Hitter Avery Pollock reflects on her final year at RHP and how the competitive greatness in her Softball teammates has them poised to make one final run.


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In this special edition of the podcast, we are promoting a big fundraising event for Kare Youth League that is just one month away. On April 20th, KYL is hosting a Topgolf Tournament and Awards Luncheon Fundraiser in Ontario, California. Topgolf is located right next to Ontario Airport for easy access to those interested from out of the area and is truly a fun environment for all who participate. Joining me today is Dan Kirby, one of the event coordinators as a Director of Development for Kare Youth League. We talk a little Rio Hondo Prep Football but mainly focus on the great opportunity to contribute to the best and most unique youth sports organization in the entire country.

For more information, please visit kyl.org/topgolf


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It's postseason time once again for the Rio Hondo Prep Girls Basketball Team. The 17-7 Kares are headed to Whittier this Thursday night to take on the 13-14 La Serna Lances in the 1st Round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3A Playoffs. Our special guests are Emma Carson and Sydney Diaz who are both Seniors and Captains on this RHP team. They were also Homecoming Queen and Senior Princess back in the Fall on the Homecoming Court. The ladies talk about the contributions from their teammates and the overall team chemistry their special group has in playing together. They are all excited to keep their journey going into the Playoffs, and we the Rio Hondo Family can't wait to get out and support them. Go Rio!


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Rio Hondo Prep's magical season came to a close up in Central California in the Division 4-A State Regionals. The Kares fell 29-14 to Mission Oak of Tulare in a back and forth game that could have gone either direction. The 210 Prep Sports media outlet named Head Coach Mark Carson as its Coach Of The Year; it also named Noah Penunuri and Nate Curtis as Co-Players Of The Year. Coach Carson makes one final appearance to recap the season and honor the Seniors from his team. We also discuss what lies ahead for the program and some thoughts on next season. It has been an honor to write the lyrics for the incredible music that the program has produced over the past few months. May we continue to create more melodies and harmonies in the future forever. Merry Christmas to you all and thank you to everyone in the RHP Family!


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Rio Hondo Prep is 13-1 and won the CIF Southern Section Division 9 Championship last week and was selected into the Division 4-A State Playoffs this Saturday. The Kares will travel 185 miles to Tulare, CA to take on the 9-5 Mission Oak Hawks who were the CIF Central Section Division 3 Champions. A victory would send RHP to its first ever State Championship Game. Todd Carson is our featured guest and joins us from way up north in Weed, CA. He coached many years at Rio Hondo and is the brother of Head Coach Mark Carson. Todd shares his excitement from the big championship win last week, his joy for where the Rio program has grown, and his fond memories of the 1991 basketball team that made a historic run in the State Playoffs. Have a safe drive up north everyone. Embrace the Adventure!


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