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*Rialto Record 04/25/24

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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 22, NO. 33

April 2 5, 2024

Car ter Hi gh School Celebrates Athletic Legends at In au gu ra l Ha ll o f Fam e C e r e mo ny

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ith a roar of legacy and Lion pride, Wilmer Amina Carter High School recently celebrated the inaugural class of six outstanding inductees

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Pictured from left to right: Mr. Joe Paluba, Carter High School Athletic Director, Dr. Rhea McIver Gibbs, Lead Strategic Agent, Mr. Rob Wigod, Retired CIF-Southern Section Commissioner, Dr. Robin McMillon, Carter High School Principal, Khalid Wooten, Shanice Stewart, April Pate, Kenny Clark Jr., Eric Moore, Mrs. Evelyn P. Dominguez, Board of Education Clerk, and Dr. Avila, RUSD Superintendent.

into the school’s Hall of Fame.

The school honored Samantha Middleborn (Class of 2008), April Pate (Class of 2008), Khalid Wooten (Class of 2008), Shanice Stewart (Class of 2011), Kenny Clark, Jr., (Class of 2013), and Eric Moore

(Class of 2014), with a decorated formal ceremony on April 19 the Sierra Lakes Golf Course in the City of Fontana. These outstanding athletes have left quite a legacy at Carter High School. Each has a story that exemplifies dedication, resilience, humility, and extra-

ordinary talent. Collectively, these athletes have risen from Carter High School to compete on big stages from major college athletics to international competitions and the NFL. HOF, cont. on next pg.

San Bernardino Valley College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Softball Field, First Home Game in 11 Years

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The new complex features a dirt infield surrounded by an all-weather artificial turf surface, allowing the field to be used year-round.

By Manny Sandoval

n Friday, April 19, 2024, the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) softball team marked a historic moment with the grand opening of its brand new softball field, located at the corner of College Drive and S K Street. This significant event brought the team back to campus for the first time in over 11 years, with a state-of-the-art facility funded by Measure CC tax dollars.

The opening day was packed with excitement and community support, as stands filled with fans of both SBVC and Victor Valley College. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony where San Bernardino Community College District

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Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. presenting a check to the SBVC softball team before the game.

Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez emphasized that the new field was "a promise kept" to the community. "Welcome Home," she concluded, as cheers echoed from the attendees.

The celebrations were heightened by the presence of San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., an SBVC alumni and former baseball player at the college, who not only presented the softball team with a $1,000 check but also threw the first pitch to inaugurate the field officially. The new complex, completed thanks to funds approved by voters in Measure CC in 2018, features a standard dirt infield and an all-weather artificial turf outfield, making it usable year-round. The facility is equipped with lights, a video scoreboard,

batting cages, bullpens, restrooms, and ample storage for team equipment. The fully enclosed dugouts are stocked with game-day essentials, including bat and helmet racks. SBVC softball players expressed their joy and relief at having a field of their own. Kaitlynn Lafleur shared her enthusiasm, “To have a dedicated softball field feels like home. Last year we had to transfer over to Loma Linda and it was a big struggle for our team, so to have a field of our own that we can play and practice on feels like we are finally home." Lafleur, who was inspired to play softball by her father and coach until she was 14, sees the new field as a return to familiarity and comfort. SBVC Softball, cont. on next pg.


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