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Support goes deep for local Baseball Instructor diagnosed with cancer JP Raineri Sports Editor
bers of ballplayers under his wing and turned them not only into great players, but fine young men spread around many communities locally and elsewhere,” Dwyer said. “Many are playing at the college and pro levels, a true testament to Rich’s knowledge of the craft of hitting. He doesn’t just teach hitting…he teaches life! Those who know Rich know that he’d be the last person to ask for help. He’s a Krzysiak…strong-willed, positive…and stubborn! This is going to be a marathon for Rich, and hitting with the kids will soon be out of the question until he regains his strength, which may be quite a while.” As of now, there is a GoFundMe account set up for Rich, www. gofundme.com/t82stw, and there will be an upcoming fundraiser pancake breakfast, which will be held on Saturday, June 13 at La Cocina on Temecula Parkway from 8 to 11 a.m. “Come on out and support a great cause. Please mark your calendars, and pass this info to friends. We are asking for all supporters to please shine the light of kindness and support on Rich
A local baseball instructor, Rich Krzysiak, who has not only helped many young men in town become better hitters, players and just overall people in general, was diagnosed with neck, tongue and thyroid cancer on March 10 and the baseball community, which runs deep in this area, has certainly rallied behind him to help show their support. “Due to the usual HMO foot dragging his treatment was delayed longer than it should have been. Rich started Chemo and Radiation treatments on April 21 and will continue five days a week for seven weeks thereafter,” stated friend and local pitching instructor Dan Dwyer. Dwyer and Krzysiak have been stables in the community when it comes to their baseball presence for years and aside from Dwyer being the Great Oak varsity pitching coach, both run their full time instruction from Dwyer’s property located off in the hills near Pauba and Margarita roads. “Rich has taken countless num-
by making any donation you can, whether it is money or your time. With your help we can help Rich get back to doing what he loves most, working with the young kids in our community,” Dwyer added. Tickets can be purchased through Dwyer for $10 each and Dan can be contacted at (951) 2835387 or via email at Rddwyer55@ gmail.com. A letter from Krzysiak to his students posted on his GoFundMe account: Parents and Students, As most of you know, I am currently in a serious battle with cancer. Unfortunately, until I complete my treatment series, I will be unable to work the cage full time. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by parents that trust my character and knowledge enough to be a part of their sons and daughters growth as players and people. During my healing journey, I’m going to miss the smiles, struggles, accomplishments, the brash and swagger, and mostly… that honest look that says “thank you” without a word. I’m simply blessed! During my temporary absence, I will be providing
Fundraisers and community support have helped local hitting instructor Rich Krzysiak, seen here with a few of the players he has helped along the way, keep his spirits up while battling a recent cancer diagnosis. Courtesy photo
2 very qualified instructors with college, professional and teaching experience to support my program. Both have played for me in the past and will teach a very similar style which includes speaking my familiar “lingo” that your kids have come to understand. I would love for all of you to give them a chance to continue to reinforce the
positive mechanical and mental approach that has been woven into the baseball fabric of not only the players, but families and friends. God bless you all and thank you for enriching my life, Rich Krzysiak
Nobiensky hangs it up with Bears, slides in at Rancho Christian JP Raineri Sports Editor
Valley from 1993-2003. He will be leaving behind a 105-57-1 overall record, where he took the Bears to five playoff appearances, two Southwestern League titles and two CIF-Southern Section title game appearances. Temecula Valley most recently won the 2014 CIFSS Division 2 championship under Nobiensky and finished ranked No. 4 in the nation last season by MaxPreps. “He put in the dedication and time to make us a better team,” said this year’s Golden Bears Captain David Maldonado. “It has been a privilege to play three out of my four years on varsity for Coach and to share a CIF Championship ring with him is an honor.” Nobiensky, whose son Luke plays at Rancho Christian, will now be taking his 22 years of experience over to the Eagles as the new head
After six seasons at the helm, Coach Tony Nobiensky from the Temecula Valley Golden Bears Baseball Program has announced he will be stepping down. The news came just days after the Bears lost to No. 1 ranked JSerra in the first round of the 2015 CIF-SS playoffs. “I had been thinking about throwing in the towel at the end of last season and part of it had to do with my kids being in high school and wanting to spend more time with them and watch the sports they were playing,” Nobiensky said. As one of the most successful baseball coaches in the Inland Empire, Nobiensky, is the only head coach to win a CIF title in the program’s history and also served as an assistant at Temecula
coach of the program. “I didn’t really get to watch him play much this year so it’ll be nice to be able to, just to have the opportunity to help him out, as well the players and families at Rancho Christian, this is something I’m looking forward to,” Nobiensky said. Jim Kunau, executive director of Rancho Christian commented, “Coach Nobiensky is a leader of strong faith and character, who through his exemplary service at Temecula Valley High School, has proven he is not only an extraordinary coach, but an exceptional role model. We feel very blessed and privileged to announce Coach Nobiensky as our new head coach. Rancho Christian is committed to hiring great mentor leaders for our students, and Coach Nobiensky is a tremendous fit for us.”
Former Golden Bears Varsity Baseball Coach Tony Nobiensky will be taking his 22 years of experience over to Rancho Christian as the new David Canales photo head coach of the Eagles program.
2015 All Southwestern League Hawks Soccer Club scores championships in 5 different divisions Baseball Team announced
The Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club brought home Championships in five different divisions at the Poway Memorial Day Tournament.
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POWAY, Calif.—The Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club sent 10 teams to the Poway Memorial Day Tournament and ended up with five champions and one finalist when everything was said and done. Coach Ryan Halliday entered three of his teams into the tournament, BU9 Academy, BU12 Academy and BU13 Academy, and all three finished off the weekend as champions with the BU9’s scoring 32 goals and only having 2 scored against them all weekend long. The BU14 Academy coached by Pete Gregory had only one goal scored against them all weekend and that was in the finals, while Coach Carlos Basso led his GU12 Academy playing up an age group into GU13 to the championship game which was decided for the Hawks in Penalty Kick’s. The GU13 Academy also coached by Carlos Basso made it to the finals before losing a tough game. All the Hawks teams are preparing for the SCDSL league season which will begin in September. Spots are still open on some teams, email Kelley at kllycol@ roadrunner.com to come out to a training session or go to the website at www.tvsahawks.com to find out more information.
2015 AllSouthwestern League Boys’ Tennis team announced Singles MVP - Josh Robbins (12) - Great Oak Doubles MVP’s - Steve Howe (9) & Nikil Nagpal (12) - Great Oak 1st Team All-SWL Zach Arellano (11) - Temecula Valley Harrison Carrillo (10) - Great Oak Connor Davis (11) - Great Oak Christian Francisco (12) - Vista Murrieta Kyle Le (12) - Great Oak Jonathan London (12) - Temecula Valley David Ramirez (10) - Murrieta Valley Chad Skelton (12) - Great Oak Michael White (12) - Vista Murrieta
JP Raineri Sports Editor
The Southwestern League has just announced the first and second All League Baseball teams and with just a few days to go before the 2015 Major League Baseball Firstyear Player Draft gets underway on June 8, this is certainly an exciting time for many of the senior players named to these teams. Overall the league champion Vista Murrieta Broncos and Southwestern League runners up, the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks had the most representation with five players each being named to the first and second teams, while Temecula Valley and Chaparral had four players and Great Oak and Murrieta Mesa both named three overall. The Wolfpack’s Mitch Hayes was selected as the Most Valuable Player in the Southwestern League as the senior third baseman, who was also a threat on the mound, led the league in home runs, runs batted in and slugging percentage.
1st Team Hunter Tidwell (12) - OF - Vista Murrieta Jack Moberg (11) - P, C - Vista Murrieta Jake Moberg (9) - INF, P - Vista Murrieta Aaron Shackelford (12) - IF - Murrieta Valley Max Maitland (12) - OF - Murrieta Valley Nikko Cottone (12) - P - Murrieta Valley Jarrod Iwasaki (12) - UTL - Temecula Valley David Maldonado (12) - INF - Temecula Valley Cameron Haskell (12) - P, INF - Chaparral Gavin Johns (12) - C - Chaparral Brandon Stewart (11) - OF - Great Oak Austen Salcedo(11) - OF, P - Murrieta Mesa
2nd Team Angel Ortiz (12) - INF - Vista Murrieta Connor Cannon(11) - P, INF - Vista Murrieta Teddy Smith (12) - INF - Murrieta Valley Johnny Morell (11) - P - Murrieta Valley Connor Trippet(12) - C - Temecula Valley Griffin Doran (12) - OF - Temecula Valley Brhet Bewley - (12) - INF - Chaparral Mark Sauceda (12) - INF, P - Chaparral Trey Endris (12) - INF - Great Oak Logan Morrison(12) - INF - Great Oak Luke Reinert (12) - OF,P - Murrieta Mesa Trae Erikson (12) - INF - Murrieta Mesa
Senior OF, Hunter Tidwell of Vista Murrieta, was named to the 2015 All Southwestern League 1st Team. JP Raineri photo
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Puma catcher, Gavin Johns, was named to the 2015 All Southwestern League 1st Team.
Junior Jack Moberg of Vista Murrieta was named to the 2015 All David Canales photo Southwestern League 1st Team.