Buchanan News

[Old man scout]

Heard from very reliable sources that Fontes is leaving due to health concerns hope all the best to Brad a very nice guy wish him the best. No telling who the next coach will be.

[Old man scout]

[SparkPlug]

Heard from very reliable sources that Fontes is leaving due to health concerns hope all the best to Brad a very nice guy wish him the best. No telling who the next coach will be.

Very possible Josh L.  His kids are in the Buchanan area.  Makes a lot of sense. 

[SparkPlug]

[Timmy Winn]

Heard from very reliable sources that Fontes is leaving due to health concerns hope all the best to Brad a very nice guy wish him the best. No telling who the next coach will be.

Bummer. I'm not a big Buchanan fan but I really like Fontes...good guy. If this is true, I hope the health concern is not too serious. As spark plug says, Labby makes some sense and he'd be great. But if this position opens I think you'll get applicants from all over and have a handful of really interesting options to choose from.

[Timmy Winn]

[TRAC_Center069]

Ryan Smith leaves CEHS and goes back home to Buchanan

[TRAC_Center069]

[Timmy Winn]

Ryan Smith leaves CEHS and goes back home to Buchanan

That would kill the momentum that CE has built. I have no idea what the profile of their ideal candidate is but I'd imagine being an alumnus couldn't hurt. Smith is a really good coach too. Impressed with the direction of the CE program. For CE's sake I hope he stays there.

[Timmy Winn]

[Governor]

Ryan Smith leaves CEHS and goes back home to Buchanan

I would hope not. He's done great things at East High.

Here's my list...

Josh Labby - obvious

Brandon Simon - Coach if the year in California last year

Jason Papi - Great guy. That guy can coach! His teams go far

Derek Kuhn - young guy. Knows his players and has great teams

Pat Where - One of the best coaches in valley. Teams would reach out for him.

Jeff Prieto - he graduated from the school and I might see a fit. Seems unlikely but worth a call.

Mitch Mulligan - his teams play hard and he's a great coach

[Governor]

[tru guru]

I would hope not. He's done great things at East High.

Here's my list...

Josh Labby - obvious

Brandon Simon - Coach if the year in California last year

Jason Papi - Great guy. That guy can coach! His teams go far

Derek Kuhn - young guy. Knows his players and has great teams

Pat Where - One of the best coaches in valley. Teams would reach out for him.

Jeff Prieto - he graduated from the school and I might see a fit. Seems unlikely but worth a call.

Mitch Mulligan - his teams play hard and he's a great coach

Heard Pri is done at CN and Simon taking over there.....

Papi will apply

How come no one said Jay Preuss yet?

[tru guru]

[tru guru]

Heard from very reliable sources that Fontes is leaving due to health concerns hope all the best to Brad a very nice guy wish him the best. No telling who the next coach will be.

Marsoobian also leaving I hear

[tru guru]

[BallGuy]

Job well done, Fontes. Don't know much other than he is stepping down. Why don't we start a new thread on head coaching possibilities.

[BallGuy]

[Timmy Winn]

Heard Pri is done at CN and Simon taking over there.....

Papi will apply

How come no one said Jay Preuss yet?

I have a hard time believing that Prieto would leave CN with his son having two more years.

[Timmy Winn]

[tru guru]

I have a hard time believing that Prieto would leave CN with his son having two more years.

His kid can always play at his "home" school(Clovis High).  But, it's just a rumor floating around.  For all I know Jacot is leaving and Simons is taking over the football program and the rumor got all twisted, lol. 

[tru guru]

[SparkPlug]

I would hope not. He's done great things at East High.

Here's my list...

Josh Labby - obvious

Brandon Simon - Coach if the year in California last year

Jason Papi - Great guy. That guy can coach! His teams go far

Derek Kuhn - young guy. Knows his players and has great teams

Pat Where - One of the best coaches in valley. Teams would reach out for him.

Jeff Prieto - he graduated from the school and I might see a fit. Seems unlikely but worth a call.

Mitch Mulligan - his teams play hard and he's a great coach

Josh L is my favorite for this position.  Big leaguer and now a national cross checker like OMS.

I hear Simon is the new head man at Edison.

Papi would do well.  He'd be forced to play TRAC teams though.

Kuhn is a solid choice.  Done a great job in his short time at Liberty.

Pat WHERE is likely not involved after getting snubbed by Clovis just last year.

The last 2 guys you mentioned have combined to go 14-46 the last 2 years in the TRAC, I don't see either happening.

If not Josh L, I wouldn't be surprised if Buchanan High goes outside of the area to secure its new coach.

A dark horse would be Dominic Tapazian.  He's been active on twitter and done a great job with the pitching staff.

Am i missing anyone?
 

[SparkPlug]

[ScoutTeamFish3]

I would hope not. He's done great things at East High.

Here's my list...

Josh Labby - obvious

Brandon Simon - Coach if the year in California last year

Jason Papi - Great guy. That guy can coach! His teams go far

Derek Kuhn - young guy. Knows his players and has great teams

Pat Where - One of the best coaches in valley. Teams would reach out for him.

Jeff Prieto - he graduated from the school and I might see a fit. Seems unlikely but worth a call.

Mitch Mulligan - his teams play hard and he's a great coach

Pappi is the leader in the clubhouse. This has his name written all over it. He's done a great job at Fresno high with minimal talent. They're always in the running to be in the Easter classic final. Plus, he would look great in all 9 jerseys Buchanan High has.

[ScoutTeamFish3]

[SparkPlug]

Pappi is the leader in the clubhouse. This has his name written all over it. He's done a great job at Fresno high with minimal talent. They're always in the running to be in the Easter classic final. Plus, he would look great in all 9 jerseys Buchanan High has.

Is it true that Coach Marsupial has also resigned?  I think he'd be Pappi's right-hand man if he sticks around. Both Fresno State legends and love kids.

[SparkPlug]

[BallGuy]

Josh L is my favorite for this position.  Big leaguer and now a national cross checker like OMS.

I hear Simon is the new head man at Edison.

Papi would do well.  He'd be forced to play TRAC teams though.

Kuhn is a solid choice.  Done a great job in his short time at Liberty.

Pat WHERE is likely not involved after getting snubbed by Clovis just last year.

The last 2 guys you mentioned have combined to go 14-46 the last 2 years in the TRAC, I don't see either happening.

If not Josh L, I wouldn't be surprised if Buchanan High goes outside of the area to secure its new coach.

A dark horse would be Dominic Tapazian.  He's been active on twitter and done a great job with the pitching staff.

Am i missing anyone?

It's an extremely attractive job. I can see d1 college coaches applying for this job. Not head coaches, but definitely Associate head coaches and recruiting coordinators going applying. Ultimately, it's Gambrel's decision. I'm not invited to the boy's club meetings they hold, so Idk who is the front runner. But as someone who knows nothing, don't be surprised if you start hearing d1 coaches applying.

[BallGuy]

[Governor]

Pagmeter saying it is likely Papi. Great hire.

[Governor]

[CWClassof2007]

Pagmeter saying it is likely Papi. Great hire.

That's not what he said. He asked if he's the leader. Also their athletic director is leaving now too.

[CWClassof2007]

[ScoutTeamFish3]

Pagmeter saying it is likely Papi. Great hire.

It's his if he wants it. And I do think Soop could come back for his former teammate.

I think if Papi passes on this opportunity they hire within. Bears like to keep things in house that understand the culture. Maybe they can recruit Karraker.

[ScoutTeamFish3]

[tru guru]

Interesting that Gambrell is leaving as well.  He came to Clovis from Central Unified.  I'm pretty sure Central is looking for a District Athletic Director now that they have two schools.  Curioser and curioser.......Camelot is crumbling over there at Willow and Nees.

[tru guru]

[GoDogs]

Interesting that Gambrell is leaving as well.  He came to Clovis from Central Unified.  I'm pretty sure Central is looking for a District Athletic Director now that they have two schools.  Curioser and curioser.......Camelot is crumbling over there at Willow and Nees.

Gambrel is taking a new position as the head of athletics for all of Madera Unified School District.   

And changes don't mean things are crumbling. Buchanan will always be Buchanan.  Sorry Governor I know that reality will give you nightmares!  😉

[GoDogs]

[tru guru]

Gambrel is taking a new position as the head of athletics for all of Madera Unified School District.   

And changes don't mean things are crumbling. Buchanan will always be Buchanan.  Sorry Governor I know that reality will give you nightmares!  😉

Gambrell will be "Director of Co-Curricular" which is a bit more involved than District AD. 

To say that "Buchanan will always be Buchanan" is pretty presumptuous in this transfer era.  Especially with JD at Clovis High.  The portal is open, dude.  Especially for lower level kids who won't have to sit out at the varsity level.  Losing Gambrell is gonna hurt.  He smoothed over a lot of shady crap that helped "Buchanan be Buchanan" over the years. 

[tru guru]

[Timmy Winn]

His kid can always play at his "home" school(Clovis High).  But, it's just a rumor floating around.  For all I know Jacot is leaving and Simons is taking over the football program and the rumor got all twisted, lol.

His "home" school is Buchanan not CHS. I don't think prieto is leaving CN.

[Timmy Winn]

[SparkPlug]

Has Buchanan hired a new AD yet?  My 2 cents is that they will miss Gambrell and take a bit of a hit in some areas.

[SparkPlug]

[Old man scout]

My insiders tell me that they went outside the area down south the new AD had a daughter that plays sports and is already playing. We will see how good they are and that he will hire the new coach so it's wide open.

[Old man scout]

[BallGuy]

My insiders tell me that they went outside the area down south the new AD had a daughter that plays sports and is already playing. We will see how good they are and that he will hire the new coach so it's wide open.

Interesting...I think it would be a great job for someone outside the area

[BallGuy]

[Governor]

Interesting...I think it would be a great job for someone outside the area

Out of town AD will likely bring in his own from out of town. Southern section plays some good baseball.

[Governor]

[CWClassof2007]

They hired the athletic director from Ventura High School.

[CWClassof2007]

[Old man scout]

My insiders where right Long time Track and Field coach from Ventura. Has been AD for a while.

[Old man scout]

[ScoutTeamFish3]

Surprised there hasn't been an announcement yet. I heard papii and Kuhn are out. Both have too good of gigs to leave. Any inside information out there?

[ScoutTeamFish3]

[Governor]

Surprised there hasn't been an announcement yet. I heard papii and Kuhn are out. Both have too good of gigs to leave. Any inside information out there?

I'm sure Edison High is glad they snagged Simon so fast.

[Governor]

[ScoutTeamFish3]

I'm sure Edison High is glad they snagged Simon so fast.

Yes, good for Edison. They had their guy and went and got him right away. Hard to imagine Buchanan doesn't have anyone who's ready to take the program over.

[ScoutTeamFish3]

[SparkPlug]

Yes, good for Edison. They had their guy and went and got him right away. Hard to imagine Buchanan doesn't have anyone who's ready to take the program over.

I've heard that Chris Mcgrady is in the mix.  Long time lower level coach at Buchanan who has respect of all.  His boy was an all american at Buchanan.  i could see these guys taking over.  I also heard the pitching coach Tokoian is in the mix as well.  We'll see shortly who the Bears select.

[SparkPlug]

[Timmy Winn]

I have no idea who they are going to hire. I do think this is a very attractive job that has probably drawn widespread interest. I also wonder about the AD. Was that a two for one deal? Did they hire that AD knowing that he had connections to a big fish that he could land for Buchanan? You could argue that Baseball at Buchanan is one of the premier programs in the state and really the country for that matter. With that said will they want to bring in someone internal that maintain continuity or will they try to bring in someone that takes the program to the next level? My bet is they're looking to go to the next level and compete for state titles. We will see.

[Timmy Winn]

[CWClassof2007]

I've heard that Chris Mcgrady is in the mix.  Long time lower level coach at Buchanan who has respect of all.  His boy was an all american at Buchanan.  i could see these guys taking over.  I also heard the pitching coach Tokoian is in the mix as well.  We'll see shortly who the Bears select.

Feels like a reach. He's been teaching in Clovis for over 30 years. Has coached lower level football & baseball for a while. I'd be shocked if taking over the program when he's around 60 makes sense. I imagine they go with a younger guy who will be there 10+ years.

[CWClassof2007]

[ScoutTeamFish3]

I reached out to some insiders. Here's the top 3 mentioned.

1. Jason Donald
2. Dom topposian
3. Kody kendall

Not sure if Jason will eventually want it. Dom has done a great job with the pitching staff the last 3 years, just not sure he's credentialed. Kody seems to be "next" at clovis north so he may want to stay there and take over that program.

I think they go outside the valley and snag a big time hire.

[ScoutTeamFish3]

[Timmy Winn]

Jason Donald?  That would be amazing. I'd show up for the first game vs Bullard for sure.

[Timmy Winn]

[Governor]

Jason Donald?  That would be amazing. I'd show up for the first game vs Bullard for sure.

That would be a good hire. Ex player and he was a major leaguer

[Governor]

[BallGuy]

I have no idea who they are going to hire. I do think this is a very attractive job that has probably drawn widespread interest. I also wonder about the AD. Was that a two for one deal? Did they hire that AD knowing that he had connections to a big fish that he could land for Buchanan? You could argue that Baseball at Buchanan is one of the premier programs in the state and really the country for that matter. With that said will they want to bring in someone internal that maintain continuity or will they try to bring in someone that takes the program to the next level? My bet is they're looking to go to the next level and compete for state titles. We will see.

I know a D1 paid assistant that has his hat in the ring. It'll be interesting to see if they go the easy/least resistant route or someone isn't from the valley.

[BallGuy]

[tru guru]

I know a D1 paid assistant that has his hat in the ring. It'll be interesting to see if they go the easy/least resistant route or someone isn't from the valley.

Buchanan is getting close.  Looks like an off campus hire.  If everything works out it could be announced this week.

[tru guru]

[tru guru]

Three interviews yesterday.  Two local, one from outside the section.

[tru guru]

[CleverUserName]

Gambrell will be "Director of Co-Curricular" which is a bit more involved than District AD. 

To say that "Buchanan will always be Buchanan" is pretty presumptuous in this transfer era.  Especially with JD at Clovis High.  The portal is open, dude.  Especially for lower level kids who won't have to sit out at the varsity level.  Losing Gambrell is gonna hurt.  He smoothed over a lot of shady crap that helped "Buchanan be Buchanan" over the years.

Losing Gambrell is addition by subtraction!  He's a clown

[CleverUserName]

[tru guru]

Losing Gambrell is addition by subtraction!  He's a clown

Sure,  But much like Bozo, he was a successful one.  Helluva run on his watch. 

[tru guru]

[CleverUserName]

Sure,  But much like Bozo, he was a successful one.  Helluva run on his watch.

That may be, but the scandals erase all respect for him as a human.

[CleverUserName]

[Timmy Winn]

I heard CHS welcomed a few transfers from Buchanan yesterday. It's going to be interesting to see what happens at BHS. The early word that I've heard is mixed...and truly more negative than positive. This is going to be a fun season.

[Timmy Winn]

[Governor]

I heard CHS welcomed a few transfers from Buchanan yesterday. It's going to be interesting to see what happens at BHS. The early word that I've heard is mixed...and truly more negative than positive. This is going to be a fun season.

Which CHS?

[Governor]

[BallGuy]

Which CHS?

Clovis

[BallGuy]

[Sixtynine]

I heard CHS welcomed a few transfers from Buchanan yesterday. It's going to be interesting to see what happens at BHS. The early word that I've heard is mixed...and truly more negative than positive. This is going to be a fun season.

Buchanan has had 5 varsity players (starting caliber) leave the program and numerous lower level players leave as well. More varsity players may leave from what I've been told.

Can't wait to share my thoughts on that place when the time is right

[Sixtynine]

[Timmy Winn]

Buchanan has had 5 varsity players (starting caliber) leave the program and numerous lower level players leave as well. More varsity players may leave from what I've been told.

Can't wait to share my thoughts on that place when the time is right

Wow I didn't know it was 5 potential starters. That's a huge number.

[Timmy Winn]

[BallGuy]

Buchanan has had 5 varsity players (starting caliber) leave the program and numerous lower level players leave as well. More varsity players may leave from what I've been told.

Can't wait to share my thoughts on that place when the time is right

Would love to hear it!

[BallGuy]

[CleverUserName]

Buchanan has had 5 varsity players (starting caliber) leave the program and numerous lower level players leave as well. More varsity players may leave from what I've been told.

Can't wait to share my thoughts on that place when the time is right

Please do!

[CleverUserName]

[tru guru]

Gambrell will be "Director of Co-Curricular" which is a bit more involved than District AD. 

To say that "Buchanan will always be Buchanan" is pretty presumptuous in this transfer era.  Especially with JD at Clovis High.  The portal is open, dude. Especially for lower level kids who won't have to sit out at the varsity level.  Losing Gambrell is gonna hurt.  He smoothed over a lot of shady crap that helped "Buchanan be Buchanan" over the years. 

I don't often quote myself, except when arguing with my wife, but you were warned.....

[tru guru]

[BallGuy]

I don't often quote myself, except when arguing with my wife, but you were warned.....

Lol, we have always said JD is the best recruiter in the section...Makes sense he'd be making a splash with a coaching change at Buchanan.

[BallGuy]

[CWClassof2007]

Can't say I hate seeing Buchanan getting a taste of their own medicine.

[CWClassof2007]

[HS Harry]

Buchanan has had 5 varsity players (starting caliber) leave the program and numerous lower level players leave as well. More varsity players may leave from what I've been told.

Can't wait to share my thoughts on that place when the time is right

How long do we have to wait until we get to hear the juice?

[HS Harry]

[BallGuy]

Can't say I hate seeing Buchanan getting a taste of their own medicine.

I mean, seems like that medicine has been going around for awhile, and they're not the only ones taking it.

[BallGuy]