Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Escamilla Makes Final Call at South

(South El Monte)- After twelve seasons leading the South El Monte football program Erick Escamilla has decided to step down.

(Read the rest of this story at www.midvalleynewsonline.com)


The second head coach in school history, following Bill Thompson, made it official Tuesday afternoon.

“I said I’d give you the call if the time came,” Escamilla said by phone. “And the time has come. Time to spend some more time with the family. I can say it’s really bittersweet.”

After initial success his first two seasons Escamilla survived a six-year playoff drought before leading the Eagles back to CIF and the semifinals in 2005. He ends his run with a 63-65-1 overall record, 33-27 in Mission Valley League play, and a 4-5 postseason record.

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