Football: Hart borrows new plays from a familiar coach

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Newhall Hart Coach Mike Herrington said it’s tough surprising teams in the Foothill League.

“Everyone knows everyone inside out,� he said. “It’s tough to come up with new ideas. I had to make up two or three plays to run against Valencia that we’ve never run before.�

Hart pulled out a 19-14 win over Valencia. And did those new plays come from his younger brother, Dean, who coaches at Alemany?

“I don’t borrow anything from Dean. I’m the innovator,� Herrington said.

He paused, then admitted, “They’re all his plays.�

Good to see the Herrington brothers are still talking.

-- Eric Sondheimer