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Sports A N T E L O P E VA L L E Y P R E S S R A N K E D T O P 1 0 B E S T S P O R T S S E C T I O N
We’re telling stories, not just giving results. Everybody likes a good story.
Discover something new every day! Seven pages of sports coverage six days a week and nine pages on Sundays, our sports staff is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of local news, including high schools, area colleges, youth and community sports, as well as essential news of national and regional sports.
The Lineup… Darren Vaughan | Sports Editor
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Sports Editor Darren Vaughan is a graduate of Southern Utah University, and a native of Moab, Utah. In 2008 he became sports editor of The Daily Times in Farmington, N.M., and was hired as assistant sports editor at the Valley Press in 2010. Vaughan was instrumental in backto-back honors for Best Sports Section from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, and helped lead the Valley Press sports section to consecutive Top 10 awards from Associated Press Sports Editors.
Alonso Tacanga | Assistant Sports Editor [email protected]
Alonso is a graduate of California State University Northridge where he received his B.A. in Journalism. He served as Sports Assistant/Freelance Reporter and Sports Blogger for the L.A. Daily News, Freelance Sports Reporter for the Bakersfield Californian, News Writer for Hoopvile.com, and Sports Editor for CSUN’s Daily Sundial where he received the award for “Outstanding Editor” in 2008. In 2011 he was awarded First Place, Best Headline Portfolio, by the California College Media Association.
Brian Golden | Award-winning columnist [email protected] Brian Golden has written columns and sports stories for the Antelope Valley Press for more than 25 years, a career that has seen him honored multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors as a top-10 sports columnist for small newspapers. He has covered all of the championships for the four major sports, including more than 20 Super Bowls. In 2000, he was named the best sports columnist in Los Angeles.
Winner of Multiple
National Awards! The Antelope Valley Press
Jonathan Hargraves Sports writer
Alan Hendry Sports writer
Merisa Jensen Sports writer
Eric Smith Sports writer
More features!
Ranks As Top 10 Best Sports Section in the Nation By Associated Press Sports Editors! “This newspaper presents the total package… tremendous local coverage, along with very strong pro and college coverage distributed throughout the paper. The section displays good variety for its fronts and strong local flavor inside.” — Associated PRESS
Daily breakdown Monday – Focus on Community Devoted to our youth sports, here you’ll find a community calendar where readers can find signups, tryouts, community events & more!
auto racing from around the country, around the region with an emphasis on Willow Springs and local racers such as NASCAR truck champion Ron Hornaday.
Tuesday – Local Connections
Friday – AV Outdoors/Regional Fishing Report
Ever wonder where athletes from the Antelope Valley are today? Whether it be on an amateur, college or even a professional level, we’ll give you updates on our local athletes.
Wednesday – Local High Schools
CATCH OF THE WEEK! Look for it on Friday and Sunday, local anglers get to show off the fish they pulled from salt and fresh water locations.
Whether it be a thrilling last-minute touchdown, or an overtime three-pointer, our local high schools offer plenty of big plays to talk about. With this column, we’ll keep you updated on what’s going on in our local high school sports programs.
Thursday – Wheels Each week, automotive fans can find coverage of
Need to know where the fish are biting? Or how about the latest trends in baiting techniques? Anglers will find great tips and tricks on our fishing page.
Saturday – Local & National
Enjoy your daily dose of local and national sports news. Every week during autumn, catch scores and stats of local high school football games.
Sunday – AV Outdoors
Whether your an avid adventurer, or just getting started—explore hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and other adventures that Southern California has to offer.
Subscribe today! Call 661.273.0081 or order online at www.avpress.com
We’re telling stories, not just giving results. Everybody likes a good story.
Discover something new every day! Seven pages of sports coverage six days a week and nine pages on Sundays, our sports staff is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of local news, including high schools, area colleges, youth and community sports, as well as essential news of national and regional sports.
The Lineup… Darren Vaughan | Sports Editor
[email protected]
Sports Editor Darren Vaughan is a graduate of Southern Utah University, and a native of Moab, Utah. In 2008 he became sports editor of The Daily Times in Farmington, N.M., and was hired as assistant sports editor at the Valley Press in 2010. Vaughan was instrumental in backto-back honors for Best Sports Section from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, and helped lead the Valley Press sports section to consecutive Top 10 awards from Associated Press Sports Editors.
Alonso Tacanga | Assistant Sports Editor [email protected]
Alonso is a graduate of California State University Northridge where he received his B.A. in Journalism. He served as Sports Assistant/Freelance Reporter and Sports Blogger for the L.A. Daily News, Freelance Sports Reporter for the Bakersfield Californian, News Writer for Hoopvile.com, and Sports Editor for CSUN’s Daily Sundial where he received the award for “Outstanding Editor” in 2008. In 2011 he was awarded First Place, Best Headline Portfolio, by the California College Media Association.
Brian Golden | Award-winning columnist [email protected] Brian Golden has written columns and sports stories for the Antelope Valley Press for more than 25 years, a career that has seen him honored multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors as a top-10 sports columnist for small newspapers. He has covered all of the championships for the four major sports, including more than 20 Super Bowls. In 2000, he was named the best sports columnist in Los Angeles.
Winner of Multiple
National Awards! The Antelope Valley Press
Jonathan Hargraves Sports writer
Alan Hendry Sports writer
Merisa Jensen Sports writer
Eric Smith Sports writer
More features!
Ranks As Top 10 Best Sports Section in the Nation By Associated Press Sports Editors! “This newspaper presents the total package… tremendous local coverage, along with very strong pro and college coverage distributed throughout the paper. The section displays good variety for its fronts and strong local flavor inside.” — Associated PRESS
Daily breakdown Monday – Focus on Community Devoted to our youth sports, here you’ll find a community calendar where readers can find signups, tryouts, community events & more!
auto racing from around the country, around the region with an emphasis on Willow Springs and local racers such as NASCAR truck champion Ron Hornaday.
Tuesday – Local Connections
Friday – AV Outdoors/Regional Fishing Report
Ever wonder where athletes from the Antelope Valley are today? Whether it be on an amateur, college or even a professional level, we’ll give you updates on our local athletes.
Wednesday – Local High Schools
CATCH OF THE WEEK! Look for it on Friday and Sunday, local anglers get to show off the fish they pulled from salt and fresh water locations.
Whether it be a thrilling last-minute touchdown, or an overtime three-pointer, our local high schools offer plenty of big plays to talk about. With this column, we’ll keep you updated on what’s going on in our local high school sports programs.
Thursday – Wheels Each week, automotive fans can find coverage of
Need to know where the fish are biting? Or how about the latest trends in baiting techniques? Anglers will find great tips and tricks on our fishing page.
Saturday – Local & National
Enjoy your daily dose of local and national sports news. Every week during autumn, catch scores and stats of local high school football games.
Sunday – AV Outdoors
Whether your an avid adventurer, or just getting started—explore hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and other adventures that Southern California has to offer.
Subscribe today! Call 661.273.0081 or order online at www.avpress.com
