August 28, 1998
By Yvonne Manzo
Fourteen Southwestern College Apaches were awarded football scholarships to various four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
"This is the largest group of football athletes I've seen receive scholarships since I've been coaching," said Southwestern College Apaches head coach Mike Pompa.
As the upcoming football season approaches, watch for the faces of these Southwestern College athletes as they head to the 50-yard line, kick a field goal, or score the winning touchdown. Quarterback Andy Garcia will be attending Fort Hays State University in Kansas as is safety Richard Hardin. Wide receiver J.J. Rosier was awarded a scholarship to Northern Arizona University and linebacker Johnny Warden was awarded a scholarship to attend Bethany College in Kansas. Mario Arredondo will be attending Western State College in Colorado, Jason Mur-guia will play for Western New Mexico University, and the University of Indiana awarded Doug Baumgarden a scholarship. Arredondo, Murguia, and Baumgarden played tackle for the Southwestern College Apaches. Kicker Cesar Perez will join punter Joe Densmore at New Mexico Highlands University.
In addition, Oklahoma's Langston University will have center Shane Bernal on its football team. Safety Eric Burton was awarded a scholarship to Adams State College in Colorado and running back Shalan Stewart will attend Bethel College in Kansas. Louisiana's Nicholls State University granted cornerback Kovoska Robin-son a scholarship and the University of Nebraska invited former SWC running back Lloyd Terry to be a walk-on player.
"I'm absolutely proud of all the players. They have represented Southwestern College well," said Pompa.
The Southwestern College Apaches compete against community colleges in the Foothill Conference. Their first game is scheduled Saturday, September 12 against Chaffey College at Chaffey College in Rancho Cuca-monga. The first home game is Saturday, September 26 at 4 p.m., against San Bernadino Valley Community College at DeVore Stadium.
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