EL SEGUNDO HERALD September 24, 2015 Page 11 Eagles from page 6 Kobe from page 6 is because he has been overused as he has increased in age. Scott blames himself for using Kobe too much last season. Doing so led to Bryant being fatigued, having to sit out many games, and to an eventual tear of his rotator cuff after playing only 35 games of the season. In the 35 games that Bryant played last season, he averaged 34.5 minutes played per game. While it remains unclear how many minutes per game he and coach Scott will agree on for this season, there is no question that it will be well less than that 34.5. While it’s easy to throw a number out there at the beginning of the season and say you’ll stick to it, gauging minutes on a star as competitive as Kobe can be rather difficult. Will he sit out all back-to-back games? If the Lakers are down by three points with two minutes left but Kobe’s already played his 30 minutes for the night, will he continue to sit on the bench? These are all factors that will make coaching this Kobe Bryant led team that much harder for Scott in this upcoming season. Bryant was medically cleared to begin all basketball activities last Thursday after rehabbing his shoulder for the past nine months. Scott and the Lakers want to make sure that it’s the last rehabbing Kobe will ever have to do. “I know Kobe’s a competitor and he’s going to play as many minutes as you want him to play,” Scott said. “I’m also a competitor, so I want to win and I know having him on the court gives me the best opportunity to win.” Kobe’s expected to get things going this season by participating in the team’s training camp at the end of the month in Hawaii. He’s also already been working out this summer, closer to his home in Newport Beach. “If this is his last year,” Scott said of Kobe, “I want him to go out standing. I don’t want him to go out hurt.” The Lakers are obviously a young team and it remains to be seen just how good they will actually be. With so many unknown factors and such a young core, it doesn’t realistically look as if Kobe will get the opportunity to compete for a championship in what might be his final season in the NBA. At this point, though, that doesn’t matter. Kobe Bryant has been one of the best, if not the best, player of this generation. To see one more complete, healthy season out of a man that once ruled the NBA is all that Lakers fans and NBA fans alike could possibly ask for. • Arborist from front page as both Park Maintenance Leadworker and Supervisor over the next decade. In 2002, he became the acting Park Maintenance Superintendent after the prior person had to leave the department for health reasons. Trujillo outlasted several outside candidates to land the position permanently in 2003. Among the requirements: He had to become a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture as well as a licensed pesticide applicator through the Department of Pesticide Regulations within a year of his appointment. “That was a tough year, to say the least, but I managed to successfully attain both certificates,” he said. Looking at the highlights of his career with the City, Trujillo pointed to several new facilities he said have enriched the local landscape and listed Campus El Segundo, Camp Eucalyptus, Holly Valley Park and Clutters Park as examples. He also appreciates the relationships he has built with local residents and the community. “I now see children who used to play in the parks bringing their own children to enjoy the same things they enjoyed doing when they were kids,” Trujillo said. “I have had the pleasure of working with the high school coaches that use City fields like Keith Cameron, Steve Shevlin and of course John Stevenson. I have also had the pleasure of working with the Recreation and Parks Commission, which always has the best interests of the community—and the Tree Musketeers that continues to provide much-needed volunteer support to enhance our own efforts.” As for his fellow colleagues, Trujillo referred to City staff as his “family away from home,” adding that he has worked with some of the personnel for his entire 30 years. “In my position, I attend many meetings with staff from various departments and feel the City is in good hands with competent representatives on every level,” he said. “The Recreation and Parks Department has had several directors during my tenure, but I feel Bob Cummings brought stability, a level head and professionalism during his time with us. Our current Director, Meredith Petit, is a bright, young, enthusiastic professional who has great ideas and will take the department to new heights and continue to improve the City under her watch.” In the meantime with some additional budget to help the trees along and plenty of work still to be done, Trujillo will hold off on retirement for a few more years. When he does wrap up his career, he plans to enjoy his free time with his wife, three sons and (hopefully plural by then, he emphasized, as he has just one now) grandchildren. And what does the arborist do with his current spare time? “My main hobby right now is restoring a 1972 [Chevy] Nova Super Sport,” he said. Well, everyone needs to branch out here and there…• and too many players on the field helped the Knights sustain drives or give the Eagles poor field position. “When you have as many penalties (12-127 for the game) that we had and can still come away with a win I think it says something about our resiliency. We also have to be smarter, keep our mouths shut and not make so many mistakes,” Shevlin said. Bishop Montgomery attempted an on-sides kick to start the second half that failed. Tauaese ripped off a 48-yard run and the Eagles looked like they were going in for another score. The Knights stopped the Eagles and El Segundo would settle for a field goal attempt that sailed wide. It marked the first time in 31 games that the Eagles hadn’t scored inside the red zone (20-yard line). The Knights made it a 28-21 game following a double reverse pass play when Kane Kutler found a wide-open Bryce Matthews for a 47-yard score. It was a play the Eagle’s defense wasn’t expecting but one they’ll make sure to work on in future practices defensive coordinator Dan Heck hinted. The mark of any good quarterback is his leadership skills under duress. Jason Kehl led the Eagles on their most important drive of the game. With precision play calling and great line blocking Kehl directed the Eagles on a 70 yard seven play drive he capped with a two yard dive into the end zone behind the blocking of center Jess Caravello to put the Eagles on top 35-21. Bishop Montgomery used up nearly five minutes to start the fourth quarter on a 16- play. The Eagle’s defense would bend but not break and on fourth and goal at the El Segundo 3-yard line Mark Binder and Shaman Moore stopped Patrick Smith short of the goal line. The Eagles took over but when their punt was blocked out of the end zone the lead shrank to 35-23. The Knights would score on their ensuing possession to make it 35-30 with just over four minutes remaining. A turnover gave the Knights a chance to take the lead with under three minutes left in the game. Haamid Brooks then forced and recovered a fumble on the Eagle’s 30 yard line. On the first play Tauaese found daylight on a counter and outran the Knights’ secondary for a 70-yard touchdown run and a 42-30 win for the Eagles. The Eagles improved to 3-0 on the year and travel Friday night at 7pm to face a Torrance team that has been struggling. The Eagles return home next Friday night to take on South Torrance. The freshman team dropped a close game to North Torrance 16-8. The Eagle’s only score came on the last play of the first half when Mathew Romero scrambled for a touchdown. Boys’ Water Polo The Eagles, who started the season 2-2, improved to 10-2 overall with their recent eight game win streak. One of the Eagles’ wins was an 11-10 comeback win against third ranked Crescenta Valley. With the Eagles trailing by two goals in the third period, Kelly Reynolds tallied three goals. Nick Paz and Lucas Frerichs each scored three goals while Matt Marak had two goals. Defensively Kyle Crist was phenomenal and Justin Knoll had seven saves. The Eagles faced Glendale this past Tuesday and travel to Redondo to play the Sea Hawks today. • Police Reports from page 3 versus vehicle Domestic violence court order violation report was taken at 2129 hours from the 200 block of West Palm Avenue. Known suspect violated a court order by contacting the victim One male adult was arrested at 0019 hours from Palm Avenue and Sheldon Street for misdemeanor DUI with a BAC of 0.08% or above and driving a vehicle without interlock device Friday, September 18, 2015 Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 0719 hours at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Standard Street, vehicle versus pedestrian Burglary (vehicle) report was taken 0747 hours from the 100 block of Concord Street. Unknown suspect(s) took a small bag from a locked vehicle Found property report was taken at 1150 hours from the 300 block of Main Street. Ammunition and video tapes were booked for destruction One male adult was detained at 0923 hours from the 100 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard and transported to HGH for a 72 hour psychological evaluation Burglary (vehicle) report was taken 1851 hours from the 800 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) took a computer from a locked vehicle One male adult was arrested at 2317 hours from the 200 block of Richmond Street for plain drunk in public One male adult was arrested at 0002 hours from 33rd Street and Aviation Boulevard in Manhattan Beach for grand theft Saturday, September 19, 2015 Misdemeanor hit and run report was taken at 0900 hours from the 600 block of Whiting Street, vehicle versus fence Court order violation report was taken at 1828 hours from the 900 block of Cypress Street. Known suspect refused to exchange child custody Sunday, September 20, 2015 One female adult was arrested at 0205 hours in the 2100 block of East El Segundo Boulevard for shoplifting and unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage. Subject was subsequently cited and released in the field A misdemeanor hit and run report was taken at 0348 hours from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue, vehicle versus a concrete planter A traffic accident (without injuries) occurred at 0356 hours in the 900 block of North Nash Street, vehicle versus a building One male adult was arrested at 0452 hours from the 900 block of North Nash Street for misdemeanor DUI A vandalism report was taken at 0538 hours from the 700 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Unknown suspect keyed the victim’s vehicle A burglary (residential) report was taken at 1822 hours from the 1900 block of East Mariposa Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the victim’s hotel room through unknown means. Taken were luggage and miscellaneous clothing • For photos, see Eagles, page 16
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