Page 6 July 9, 2015 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Eagles from page 5 Burkley & Brandlin LLP A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litiga tion 310-540-6000 Lifetime El Segundo Residents *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization Brian R. Brandlin • Bruce R. Brandlin • Christopher P. Brandlin Douglass M O R T U A R Y “Our Family Serving Yours Since 1954” B U R I A L - C R E M A T I O N - W O R L D W I D E T R A N S F E R P E T M E M O R I A L P R O D U C T S 500 EAST IMPERIAL AVENUE EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245 Telephone (310) 640-9325 • Fax (310) 640-0778 • FD658 a touchdown; it came in the third quarter. In the final pre-season the Eagles romped over South Torrance on the road 37-6. Running back Ryan Kelly had one of his best games in his two years as a starter gaining 122 yards and rushing for four TDs. The Eagles, who had played poorly to start the game, turned it around in the second quarter. The turning point and a wakeup call for the Eagles came four minutes into the second quarter. Twotime All-Pioneer League linebacker Jackson Walz scooped up a fumble and one play later Kelly ran a picture-perfect draw play for a 27-yard touchdown. The Eagles entered their new league with unknown expectations. But after the first two games they knew they could play with anyone. The Eagles hammered Beverly Hills 51-0 and backed that up with a 41-0 win over Culver City. The 67-21 shellacking of Hawthorne on their Homecoming night featured Nootbaar throwing six TD passes. It was also a penalty flag nightmare for the Eagles who had 14 penalties for 144 yards compared to Hawthorne’s three for 20 yards. If there were two teams capable of derailing the eagles perfect start it would be Lawndale and Santa Monica. The Eagles, behind an incredible defensive effort and a second half coaching strategy, defeated the Lawndale Cardinals 35-14 in a game that seemed closer than the final score. Coach Shevlin went to the running game in the second half and the Eagles kept the ball from a potent Lawndale running game. Lawndale, which had been averaging over 200 yards on the ground, gained 148 yards on 42 attempts or a meager 3.5 average. Still it was the most any team had gained against the Eagles all season. The last time El Segundo was in position to go undefeated through the regular season was the 1988 team. Players such as Eric Evans, Rob White, Rob Croxall, Matt Wise, Jeremy Carr and Donovan Gallatin helped spearhead that perfect run. The pinnacle of the season came in the last game of Ocean League against a bigger and at times quicker Santa Monica team. The game was for the league championship and was on the road. The game resembled David versus Goliath and the Eagles had the powerful sling shot in quarterback Lars Nootbaar’s arm. Wide-out Nick Karsseboom delivered the knockout blow with a 46 yard catch and run touchdown with 6:10 left in the fourth quarter. The Eagles had overcome a 13-3 deficit in the fourth quarter and won 17-13 with Karsseboom’s incredible catch. The Eagles improved to 11-0 on the season as the second seeded Eagles defeated Rio Mesa 52-20 in the first round of the CIF-SS Western Division playoffs. The Eagles scored on their first three possessions and took a 21-6 first quarter lead over the Spartans. Nick Karsseboom’s 58 yard reception helped set SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD ASSISTS JOB SEEKERS, EMPLOYERS AND YOUTH THROUGH GOVERNMENT-FUNDED PROGRAMS For more than 30 years, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) has administered employment and training programs for LA County’s South Bay Area. Within the 11 cities serviced (Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita and Torrance), the SBWIB accomplishes its goals through partnerships with local committees handling business and economic development, One-Stop locations, performance and evaluation, as well as a Youth Development Council. Through workforce investment funds, the SBWIB offers dislocated workers with free training programs and job-searching resources. Job-searching equipment, as well as seminars, workshops and job placement assistance are available at the four One-Stop Business & Career Centers (Gardena, Inglewood, Carson and Torrance – effective 7/14/15). The SBWIB assists businesses through an innovative Rapid Response Program geared towards layoff aversion. Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Carson facility is a recent success story. An initial meeting revealed that nearly 60 employees lacked sufficient English skills and were facing potential layoff. A layoff aversion plan was formulated that resulted in the SBWIB approaching a local adult school partner to assess the employees’ English skill levels and set up on-site training. Since September, the affected employees have been attending Business English classes three days a week with several of those individuals now being considered for promotions. Recruitment assistance, pre-screening of applicants, On-The-Job training and Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) are other programs available to local companies and small businesses. The SBWIB also prepares youth for entry into the workforce by emphasizing education and services that promote relevant workplace skills and experiences leading to industry-recognized credentials and career pathway employment, including apprenticeships. Special emphasis is aimed at the reengagement of disconnected youth through intervention and prevention services. The SBWIB is one of the highest performing Workforce Investment Boards (WIB) in the state and is often recognized by the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) for its achievements. Continuous collaborations with business, economic development, education, government, labor and community organizations, helps the SBWIB provide a dynamic, efficient and effective workforce development system, ensuring a skilled workforce and vibrant economy in the South Bay Area. For more information please call: 310-970-7700. www.sbwib.org • www.southbay1stop.org up Miguel Wagner-Bagues’ three yard touchdown reception. Karsseboom had an 18 yard TD pass from Lars Nootbaar and Nootbaar’s QB sneak made it 21-6 and the rout was on. In a high school football season our community will remember as one of it’s greatest ever the second round CIF Western Division playoff game against Simi Valley will be a game to forget. Oh there was plenty of excitement, dramatic big time plays and highlight hits. There was also plenty of penalties that even had the officiating crew, from the Antelope Valley unit, scratching their heads and huddling after most of the 16 penalty flags that were thrown. In the end the Eagle’s magical season and one of the school’s best seasons ever came to a crashing halt losing 29-21 to the Pioneers. Lars Nootbaar moved up the school’s alltime career statistical charts ending finishing second in TD passes (77) and third in passing yards (6790) Cross Country The boys’ team won the Ocean League eking out a three point victory over Santa Monica. Gavin Glynn ran an inspired race finishing second while Nolan Sharp (6), Nick Ostler (7), Scott Willis (9), Evan O’Connor , Oliver Chen (20) and Daniel Gutierrez (21). The girls’ team placed second in the Ocean League behind Santa Monica but the future looks bright with five of its top seven runners returning. Karina Kramer, Briana Harmon, Genevieve Johnson, Hannah Curran and Sarah Robinson will return. While the team will miss Jessica Lee and Sydney Wilbanks the JV team, which won the Ocean League has plenty of talent ready to move up including Riley Draper, Mariela Gutierrez and Lindsey Kartvedt. Boys’ Water Polo The El Segundo boys’ water polo team ran the table and won the Ocean League. The Eagles had just five seniors on the roster but this team still had plenty of experience. The third seeded Eagles opened the CIF Southern Section Division IV playoffs against Atascadero and easily got by the Greyhounds. They faced a highly regarded Glendale team in the second round and fell to the Nitros 9-8. It was an inspiring season that saw the Eagles finish 23-6 overall. Girls’ Volleyball The Lady Eagles, with just four seniors on the roster placed third in the Ocean League. The team was led by seniors Jennie Wilson, Cassie Montani, Alex Wyatt and Allie Vasak, juniors Melissa Euyoque and Taylor Amaral and sophomore Chiara Hovland. It was a wonderful fall season with plenty of memorable moments that we’ll cherish and hold on to. • Jackson Walz, a three time all league linebacker, solidified the Eagles’ defense. Scott Willis helped the Eagles win their first Ocean League cross-country title. Justin Knoll was a big reason the Eagles were so successful.
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