It was the worst of times for young Griffin Arnold, sophomore quarterback of last year’s Santa Barbara High School football team. And it steeled him into being his best. “He’d been complaining about stomach pain for weeks,” Dons’ coach Nate Mendoza recalled. “His fatigue was also really starting to show.” The pass-rushing behemoths of powerhouse […]
Mark Patton, Noozhawk Sports Columnist
Noozhawk sports columnist Mark Patton is a longtime local sports writer. Contact him at sports@noozhawk.com. The opinions expressed are his own.
